President Droupadi Murmu has conveyed his condolences on the passing of Ratan Tata, the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, stating that the country has lost an icon who combined business prosperity with national development.

“In the sad demise of Shri Ratan Tata, India has lost an icon who blended corporate growth with nation building, and excellence with ethics. A recipient of Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan, he took forward the great Tata legacy and gave it a more impressive global presence,” the President said in a post on X.

“He inspired seasoned professionals and young students alike. His contribution to philanthropy and charity is invaluable. I convey my condolences to his family, the entire team of the Tata Group and his admirers across the globe,” she added.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed deep sorrow over Ratan Tata’s death.

He went on to say that Ratan Tata’s contributions to creating a self-sufficient ‘Bharat’ will continue to inspire businesses in India and around the world.

“A man of deep commitment and compassion, his philanthropic contributions and the humility he embodied aptly reflect the ethos he embraced. As ‘the legend’ of Indian industry leaves behind a lasting legacy, Bharat would miss him very dearly. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, admirers and to the entire Tata Group in this hour of grief. Om Shanti,” Vice President Dhankhar posted on X.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences on the death of Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, who died at the Breach Candy Hospital due to age-related health issues.

“My mind is filled with countless interactions with Shri Ratan Tata Ji. I would meet him frequently in Gujarat when I was the CM. We would exchange views on diverse issues. I found his perspectives very enriching. These interactions continued when I came to Delhi. Extremely pained by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family, friends and admirers in this sad hour. Om Shanti,” the Prime Minister wrote on X.

Om Birla, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, too expressed condolences over Ratan Tata’s death. In a post on X, he said: “India today lost a great industrialist and philanthropist who not only took the Indian industry to new heights but also inspired every section of society with his selfless service and generosity.”

“Shri Ratan Tata’s simplicity, foresight and spirit of service will remain a source of inspiration for ages. His departure is an irreparable loss for the country,” he said.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also expressed sadness, saying Ratan Tata will be remembered for his contributions to the economy.

“Saddened by the passing away of Shri Ratan Tata. He was a Titan of the Indian industry known for his monumental contributions to our economy, trade and industry. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and admirers. May his soul rest in peace,” the Defence Minister wrote on X.

N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, stated that it is with profound sadness that we bid farewell to Mr. Ratan Naval Tata, a genuinely exceptional leader whose incalculable contributions have impacted not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation.

“For the Tata Group, Mr. Tata was more than a chairperson. To me, he was a mentor, guide and friend. He inspired by example. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation, the Tata Group under his stewardship expanded its global footprint while always remaining true to its moral compass,” he added.

Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, expressed deep grief over the death of Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, who died at Breach Candy Hospital due to age-related health issues.

“India has lost a giant, a visionary who redefined modern India’s path. Ratan Tata wasn’t just a business leader – he embodied the spirit of India with integrity, compassion and an unwavering commitment to the greater good. Legends like him never fade away. Om Shanti,” Gautam Adani wrote on X.

In a post on X, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said, Ratan Tata represented a rare combination of ethics and entrepreneurship. He was a living legend who successfully led the Tata Group, which has a nearly 150-year legacy of brilliance and integrity… I give him a heartfelt tribute. “Ratanji Tata was the pride of India, he will always remain a role model for the next generation of entrepreneurs,” he added.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed deep grief on Thursday at the death of the legendary businessman. “Deeply shocked and saddened by the passing of Shri Ratan Tata, one of India’s greatest industrialists. A visionary leader, humanitarian, and legendary figure in India’s corporate world, Shri Tata’s life was an extraordinary journey of humility and success,” said Chief Minister Reddy in his condolence message.

“Under his great leadership, the Tata brand reached unprecedented heights, exploring new vistas and filling every Indian with pride. His unparalleled efforts to transforming India into a worldwide industrial powerhouse have left an indelible legacy. Shri Ratan Tata’s legacy of corporate prowess, steadfast ethics, and dedication to social good will continue to inspire future generations, particularly the youth of an aspiring and enterprising India,” CM Reddy said.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu also expressed condolences on Ratan Tata’s demise. “Few men have left such an indelible mark on the world with their vision and honesty as Ratan Tata. Today, we have lost not only a corporate titan, but also a real humanitarian whose impact will live on in every heart he touched,” he stated.

“As I grieve his departure today, I am reminded of his outstanding achievements to business, philanthropy, and nation-building, which will continue to inspire future generations. A life well lived. A memorable legacy to cherish. Rest in peace, dear friend. You will be missed. “Our heartfelt condolences to his loved ones and the Tata Group,” Naidu added.

S. Abdul Nazeer, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, too expressed tremendous grief and sadness over Ratan Tata’s departure.

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy also expressed grief at Ratan Tata’s death.

As India and the rest of the globe mourn the death of iconic Ratan Tata, the Indian film industry has come together to pay respect to the Tata Group’s chairman emeritus. Actors, directors, producers, musicians, and other celebrities from various industries have expressed their sorrow and shared fond memories of the visionary leader.

Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan took to Instagram to post an old photo of himself with the great. Big B is accompanying Ratan Tata in the photo. Big B was also there at the city’s NCPA lawns to pay his respects to the departed soul.

The actor said in the caption, “An era has just passed away, his humility, great resolve, vision, and determination to do the best for the nation, always a source of pride.” It was a huge pleasure and privilege for me to collaborate on humanitarian issues. A really sad day. “My prayers”.

Ratan Tata and Big B collaborated on the film “Aetbaar,” which remains Ratan Tata’s only film venture. Ratan Tata entered the film industry as a financier in 2004. The film also stars John Abraham and Bipasha Basu. Tata BSS produced the film, which is an adaptation of the 1996 Hollywood thriller ‘Fear’. The video delves into obsession and familial ties, revealing the darker side of love fixation.

Ajay Devgn took to X and wrote, “The world mourns the loss of a visionary. Ratan Tata’s legacy will forever inspire generations. His contributions to India and beyond are immeasurable. We are deeply grateful. Rest in peace, Sir.”

Akshay Kumar bid him farewell with an emotional note: “The world bids farewell to a man who built more than just an empire. Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Shri Ratan Tata. His legacy of kindness, innovation, and leadership will continue to inspire generations. Rest in peace, a true legend. Om Shanti.”

Priyanka Chopra shared , “Through your kindness, you touched the lives of millions. Your legacy of leadership and generosity will continue to inspire generations. Thank you for your unmatched passion and dedication to everything you did for our country. You have been an inspiration to us all and will be greatly missed, Sir.”

Shraddha Kapoor wrote , “Sir Ratan Tata showed us that true success is measured by the lives we touch. Grateful for his inspiration and for teaching us to lead with kindness. True legacies are built on what we leave behind… Thank you for everything, Sir.”

Salman Khan expressed, “Deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Ratan Tata.”

Anushka Sharma paid tribute, saying, “Deeply saddened by the tragic news of Shri Ratan Tata. He upheld the values of integrity, grace, and dignity through everything he did and was truly an icon and a jewel of India. RIP, Sir. You have touched so many lives.

In the post, Riteish Deshmukh recounted an unforgettable moment, saying: “As I look back, April 2012 feels like a lifetime ago. Genelia and I were basking in the joy of our honeymoon in Rome. Little did we know, our breakfast at the hotel would become an unforgettable experience.”

He continued, “Genelia nudged me, her eyes locked on a familiar figure far across the room – Mr. Ratan Tata. My father and he shared a fond relationship, but I never had the pleasure of meeting him before. I mustered the courage to approach him, and before I could introduce myself, he welcomed me with a warm smile, ‘Hello Riteish.’”

He concluded his heartfelt tribute with, “Mr. Tata, you will always be remembered as a legend, a true icon of grace and compassion. Your legacy continues to inspire generations. You will live on forever.”

On Thursday, Aamir Khan paid his final tribute to the late industrialist Ratan Tata alongside his ex-wife and director Kiran Rao.

Aamir Khan stated that he will always be remembered for his service to the country. He stated, “Today is a sad day for all of us and the entire country. What he has accomplished for the country through his organization under his leadership is invaluable. He was an unusual individual. We will all miss him a lot.

The actor said in the caption, “An era has just passed away, his humility, great resolve, vision, and determination to do the best for the nation, always a source of pride.” It was my greatest honor to have the opportunity and privilege to work together towards common humanitarian causes. A very sad day. My prayers”.

Many thousands, including top political leaders, industry titans, celebrities, and commoners, bid a sorrowful farewell to Ratan Naval Tata, the iconic business titan and a genteel Parsi, on his final voyage on Thursday. Tata (86), who had been battling age-related health concerns at the Breach Candy Hospital since Monday, died soon before midnight on Wednesday, casting sorrow over the world of industry and corporates.

His mortal remains were moved to the NCPA Lawns this morning so that people might pay their final respects before the funeral at the Worli Crematorium in the evening.

Thousands of people and dignitaries have been paying their respects since the morning, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, Speaker Rahul Narwekar, Central and state ministers, MPs, legislators, and leaders from all political parties.

India’s top industrialist tycoons, including Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani, as well as representatives or heads of leading business families such as the Piramals, Godrejs, Hindujas, Mahindras, Bajajs, Birlas, and others, attended and paid tribute to the country’s departed business star.

Ratan Tata, Tata Sons’ Chairman Emeritus, died at the Breach Candy Hospital from age-related health issues. He was 86. Tata was brought to the hospital on Monday, prompting widespread speculation about his health in corporate, political, and public circles.

Later, he stated that he was undergoing standard medical tests for age-related health concerns. He was then reportedly put on life support, though Tata Group executives declined to confirm or refute this.

N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, stated that it is with profound sadness that we bid farewell to Mr. Ratan Naval Tata, a genuinely exceptional leader whose incalculable contributions have impacted not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation.

“For the Tata Group, Mr. Tata was more than just a chairman. For me, he was a mentor, guide, and friend. He led by example. Under his leadership, the Tata Group extended its global footprint while maintaining committed to its moral compass.

“Mr. Tata’s commitment to philanthropy and social development has had an impact on millions of people. From education to healthcare, his initiatives have left a lasting impact that will benefit future generations. Tata’s genuine humility in every individual interaction served to reinforce all of this work.

“On behalf of the whole Tata family, I send our heartfelt condolences to his loved ones. His legacy will continue to inspire us as we try to maintain the principles he so passionately championed.”

Tata, known for his genteel demeanor hiding a stern and keen commercial acumen, was the all-powerful Chairman of Tata Sons, the Tata Group’s holding company, from 1991 until his retirement on December 28, 2012.

Under his leadership, the group’s revenues increased dramatically, reaching more than $100 billion (in 2011-12).
Tata has previously served as Chairman of important Tata firms such as Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Power, Tata Global Beverages, Tata Chemicals, Indian Hotels, and Tata Teleservices.
He was also involved with several groups in India and overseas, serving on the international advisory boards of Mitsubishi Corporation and JP Morgan Chase.

Tata was also Chairman of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research’s Council of Management, as well as a member of the Cornell University and University of Southern California Boards of Trustees.

The Mumbai-born and educated Tata, born on December 28, 1937, joined the Tata group as a young executive in 1962, after earning a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Cornell University that year.

He temporarily worked with Jones and Emmons in Los Angeles before moving to India at the end of 1962 and working on Tata Steel’s shop floor.

After working for several organizations, he was appointed Director-in-Charge of the National Radio and Electronics Company in 1971, and he later attended an Advanced Management Programme at Harvard Business School in 1975.

In 1981, he was appointed Chairman of Tata Industries, the firm’s other holding company, where he was in charge of developing it into a group strategic think tank and supporter of new ventures in high-technology enterprises.

After retirement, Tata was given the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, Tata Industries, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, and Tata Chemicals.

Tata was the current chairman of the Tata Trusts, which included the Sir Ratan Tata Trust and Allied Trusts, as well as the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and Allied Trusts.

Under his guidance and leadership, these Trusts grew from reactive charities to India’s leading philanthropic foundations, working to improve the lives of millions of people through meaningful partnerships with like-minded non-profit organizations, communities, governments, corporations, and foreign funding organizations.

In 2008, the Indian government presented Tata with the Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second-highest civilian award. He has also earned numerous prizes, honours, and honorary doctorates from various Indian and international universities, among other distinctions.

He is survived by his brothers and sisters, including Simone Tata, Jimmy Tata, Noel Tata, Aloo Tata, Shireen Jejeebhoy, Deanne Jejeebhoy, Leah Tata, Maya Tata, Neville Tata, Manasi Tata, Jamset Tata, Tiana Tata, and others, according to a family statement.

Industry experts stated on Monday that while enterprises are aligning with the government’s ambition to produce sustainable solutions and products, India is also striving to meet its climate action goals by moving towards a green future.

The government is stepping up efforts to achieve its aim of having no net carbon emissions by 2070, encompassing everything from electronics to non-fossil energy sources and green data centers.

Data center capacity in the nation is expected to double, reaching 2000 MW by 2026, as the nation moves toward a developed market economy and “green energy” solutions become more popular. In India, green data centers are the next big thing in environmentally friendly digital infrastructure.

Hardware that uses less energy and produces less heat is being used in modern data centers. In an effort to lessen their influence on the environment, many data centers are implementing green initiatives.

The nation may add an additional 500 MW of data center capacity over the course of the next four years, which is why the green strategy is being implemented. With the data center industry doubling from 540 MW in 2019 to 1,011 MW in 2023, India is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

The next wave of real estate and artificial intelligence investments will be made possible by the growth of India’s data center sector, which will unlock enormous stakeholder value, according to Prateek Jhawar, Managing Director and Head of Avendus Capital’s infrastructure and real assets investment banking.

Under its new ‘Ecoverse’ program, telecom gear manufacturer GX Group has become the first company to introduce wi-fi routers constructed from recyclable and biodegradable materials.

With 110 million active fiber connections, India is expected to become the second-largest fiber broadband market in the world by 2030. However, regulating the environmental impact of telecom infrastructure is becoming more and more difficult.

The networking infrastructure company’s CEO, Paritosh Prajapati, stated that the company’s use of recycled and biodegradable materials promotes the Swachh Bharat initiative as well as India’s climate goals.

India’s wired broadband market is expected to grow to be worth more than $1.8 billion by FY 2030–31, therefore GPON optical network termination (ONTs) and sustainable routers are the way of the future.

Microsoft and Infosys, two key players in technology, said on Wednesday that they will be expanding their partnership to support the global customer adoption of Microsoft Azure and generative AI.

The goal of the action is to assist Microsoft and Infosys’ joint clients in realizing the return on their technology investments and achieving game-changing results.

Infosys started using GitHub Copilot early on. More than 18,000 developers have created and utilized more than 7 million lines of code from Copilot as of right now.

“This collaboration addresses various business problems by delivering heightened value to clients through a customer-centric approach, providing scalability, agility, and cost-efficiency across key sectors like finance, healthcare, supply chain and telecommunications,” said Anand Swaminathan, EVP and Global Industry Leader – Communications, Media and Technology, Infosys.

Infosys just opened the first-ever GitHub Center of Excellence (CoE) in the industry.

The company stated that the partnership will help improve customer experiences and accelerate the global adoption of enterprise AI in conjunction with Microsoft’s technology and its own industry-leading AI and Cloud suite of offerings, Infosys Topaz and Infosys Cobalt, as well as its AI-powered marketing suite Infosys Aster.

Numerous of these solutions will be made available on the Azure Marketplace, enabling users to make use of their Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC) and generating a market opportunity that benefits both parties.

The increased partnership between Microsoft and Infosys, according to Nicole Dezen, Chief Partner Officer, will change sectors, improve corporate operations, improve employee experiences, and provide new value for clients.

“Collaboratively, we will leverage the potential of generative AI to provide inventive solutions, promote AI adoption, and facilitate unparalleled innovation for our clientele,” stated Dezen.

By 2030, the productivity gains of AI developers might increase the world GDP by more than $1.5 trillion.

According to a recent GitHub research, after the first year of the product’s release, users accepted about 30% of the code recommendations from GitHub Copilot and reported higher productivity as a result.

More than 20,000 organizations and over a million developers have embraced GitHub Copilot.

‘Aapka Apna Zakir’s’ host, Zakir Khan, has reminisced about his first meeting with actress Kritika Kamra, which made his mother laugh when she found out.

The cast of the investigative drama “Gyaarah Gyaarah,” which stars Kritika, Raghav Juyal, and Dhairya Karwa, was present in the latest episode. They talked about some fascinating incidents from their lives and experiences shooting.

In an open discussion, Zakir stated: “A few years ago, I did not know about Kritika because when her show was at its peak– I had already left home and I did not know what was happening on television shows.”

“Then I met Kritika because she used to watch comedies. I was organizing an event and thought I could invite her. I was shocked by the enthusiastic reception she got from the crowd, where people kept referring to her as ‘Arohi.'” My mother laughed and said, “Why would she meet and talk to you?” when I told her about it. She’s well-known,” he continued.

For those who don’t know, Kritika portrayed Arohi in the 2009 television series “Kitani Mohabbat Hai.” In the lead role was Karan Kundra as well.

Kritika responded with affection for Zakir, sharing that she used to frequently attend his stand-up performances and that she had met him backstage after his performance.

In addition, she sang a shayari alongside Gopal Datt and Zakir.

On Sony, “Aapka Apna Zakir” airs.

Aakash Dixit, Gautami Kapoor, Nitesh Pandey, Mukti Mohan, Brijendra Kala, and Purnendu Bhattacharya are among the other actors in “Gyaarah Gyaarah.”

It is a translation of the drama “Signal” from Korea. The three decades covered by the show’s timeline (1990, 2001, and 2016) combine mystery, science, and a hint of mystical.

Under the direction of Umesh Bist, the series is produced by Karan Johar and Guneet Monga.

Zee5 offers streaming for it.