Ratan Tata Dies at 86

A businessman with a heart of gold, his legacy continues to inspire millions.

Ratan Tata Dies at 86

Ratan Tata interacting with students at a conference. Photo by Jesper Dijohn /CC BY-SA 4.0.

Ratan Tata passes away at age 86.

Ratan Tata, one of India’s most famous business leaders, passed away on October 9, 2024, at the age of 86. He was a great leader and a very kind person. He loved animals and helped many people.

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Ratan Tata in LA, just before coming back to India.
Early life and education.

Ratan Tata was born on December 28, 1937. He studied in the USA at Cornell University and learned about buildings and engineering.
He worked very hard, even though he was born into a rich family.

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Ratan Tata with his brother Jimmy in 1945.
Helping Tata Group grow!

In 1991, Ratan Tata became the boss of Tata Group, a big company in India. He made Tata Group even bigger by buying companies like Jaguar and Tetley Tea. He also made the Tata Nano, a car that everyone could afford.
His work made Tata Group famous all over the world.

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Ratan Tata at the launch of The Tata Indica, India's 1st indigenous car.
Caring for society and animals.

Ratan Tata was not just focused on business. He believed in helping people, so he ensured that a large part of Tata Group's profits went to charity, funding schools, hospitals, and projects that help poor communities.

Opened to the public on July 1, 2024, the Small Animal Hospital in Mumbai was Ratan Tata's last project, which was close to his heart.

After he retired in 2012, Ratan Tata helped young people with new ideas. He invested in companies like Ola and Paytm to support their ideas and dreams.

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Ratan Tata with his dog Tito. His love for animals is well known.
A humble leader.

Ratan Tata was known for being straightforward and kind. Even though he was very successful, he always treated people with respect. His life teaches us that humility and caring are just as important as achieving big things.

Ratan Tata’s life will continue to inspire young people to work hard, be kind, and help others.

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