Quotes
He led a simple life and worked for the larger good of society. His legacy of leadership and philanthropy will be cherished,
He always responded personally to any letter sent and was touched when I wrote after the terror attack on the Taj Hotel. He wrote back with deep gratitude and compassion for those who had suffered and lost loved ones,
Shernaz Cama, director of the Parzor Foundation, told DW When the group acquired Corus, Jaguar and Land Rover around 2007-08 to emerge as the largest industrial employer in UK, I remember my British clients jokingly say that it is East India Company happening in the reverse direction,
Jayant Krishna, a former regional director of Tata consultancy services, told DW When I was deputed by the Tata Group in 2015 to join the government as the CEO of the National Skill Development Corporation which plays a pivotal role in the Skill India Mission, Tata was quite happy and said that the nation must come first in whatever we do in life,
He was unaffected by who he was and never sought a larger-than-life role. He wanted his achievements to speak out and that was a standout for a global industrialist,
Jehangir H C Jehangir, ... a member of the board of trustees for the JN Tata Endowment and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust, told DW This picture is a paradox. It shows you many smiling faces, but the subject of this photograph is missing. This picture does not show you the chair that was the original focal point of the frame. It will not tell you how the chair was removed. And why the moment stays in the mind of anyone who witnessed it…”
In his post, Sebastian described the significance of that moment, saying This is why he will always be remembered—such humility in a world of egos.” ... Tata’s leadership wasn’t just about business, but about people. He led by example.”
One user remarked ... Another commented This story gave me chills. A true hero who didn’t need to announce his greatness, ... We’ve lost a gem. Thank you for sharing this beautiful moment.”
A third user shared ... while another simply said When Ratan Tata said in a press conference in Kolkata that they are leaving West Bengal, I sent him a short SMS saying 'welcome'. And now you can see what a Re 1 (worth) SMS can do,
Modi remarked, highlighting the importance of swift communication and decisive action in governance When we searched for another Nano plant, we wanted to move to peace and harmony. Gujarat stood out against all others in guaranteeing us all that we needed. ... It was not just Tata's project, it is our project,' Modi
Ratan Tata was a visionary leader whose dedication to improving lives left an indelible mark on India—and the world. I had the privilege of meeting him on several occasions, and I was always moved by his strong sense of purpose and service to humanity. Together, we partnered on numerous initiatives to help people lead healthier, more prosperous lives. His loss will be felt around the world for years to come, but I know the legacy he left and example he set will continue to inspire generations,
But what it did do for me, as I soon found out, the confusion sort of disappeared, and you understood the magnitude of what you had learned in a manner that I believe is not possible to do in places other than at this business school,
It involved walking away from these situations, which otherwise we would’ve fought back against. I remember, after World War 2, she took my brother & me for the summer holidays to London. It was there that the values were really hammered in. She’d tell us “don’t say this” or “keep quiet about that” & that’s where ‘dignity above everything else’ really embedded in our minds,
Humans of Bombay quoted Tata as saying It is a very sad day for India and India Inc. Ratan Tata's passing away is a big loss, not just to the Tata Group, but to every Indian. At a personal level, the passing of Ratan Tata has filled me with immense grief as I lost a dear friend,
Mukesh Ambani said in a statement I lost my third parent today."
He was having the courage of speaking the truth to the men in power. I have fond memories of working very closely with him on several occasions,
the former prime minister said He was much more than a business icon; his vision and humanity demonstrated in the work of several charities founded and nurtured during his life,
the former prime minister wrote in the letter He called me one day and he said you can't be here in India and working for IBM. I was in [the IBM office] and I remember he asked me for a resume, which I didn't have. The office had electric typewriters so I sat one evening and typed out a resume on their typewriter and gave it to him."
As a person who made a difference. Not anything more, not anything less."
In a 2018 interview, when asked how he would like to be remembered, Ratan Tata humbly said Typed out a resume on electric typewriter
When Ratan Tata first joined Tata Industries in 1962, JRD Tata had asked for his resume