Ratan Tata Last Rites Highlights: Mortal Remains Of Ratan Tata Consigned To Flames

Ratan Tata Death Live Updates: The Maharashtra government has announced that the Ratan Tata would be accorded a funeral with full state honours in the evening.

New Delhi: Ratan Tata, the esteemed chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, breathed his last on Wednesday at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. Tata was admitted in the hospital on Monday for certain age-related health issues.

The body of the industrial legend was kept for people to pay their last respects at the NCPA Lawns at Nariman Point, before taking it for a state funeral in Worli. The Maharashtra government had announced that the late industrialist would be accorded a funeral with full state honours in the evening.

Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde confirmed that Tata will be given state funeral.

"The precious gem of the country is lost. Ratanji Tata was a unique and ideal amalgamation of ethics and entrepreneurship. Ratanji Tata was a living legend who successfully took over the reins of the Tata Group, which has a tradition of excellence and integrity of nearly 150 years. The decision making ability and mental strength that he displayed from time to time, took the Tata Group to different industrial heights. I pay my heartfelt tribute to him. Ratanji Tata was the pride of India, he will always remain a role model for the coming generation of entrepreneurs," the Maharashtra CM wrote on X.

The state has also declared a day-long official mourning in memory of the business titan.

Here are the highlights As The Country bade Farewell To Ratan Tata.

10 October 2024

19:00 IST

Ratan Tata Last Rites Live: Ratan Tata's Final Ceremonies Performed as per Parsi Traditions, Says Priest

The last rites of Ratan Tata were conducted in accordance with Parsi customs, a priest present at the crematorium confirmed. He added that following the cremation, additional rituals will continue for three days at the late industrialist's residence in Colaba, South Mumbai.

18:23 IST

LIVE UPDATES Ratan Tata Funeral: 21-Gun Salute Before Cremation

In a poignant tribute, a police guard paid homage to veteran industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata with a 21-gun salute just minutes before his cremation. The final rites are being held with full state honors at the Worli crematorium in Mumbai, honoring a legacy that has left an indelible mark on India.