Ratan Tata, a former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Sons, died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night. He was 86.

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran confirmed Tata’s death and described him in a statement as his “friend, mentor, and guide.” He did not provide a cause of death.

Tata was admitted this week to the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai, the city where he lived. Soon after he was hospitalised, Tata issued a statement on Monday saying there was no cause for concern regarding his health and he was undergoing checkups for age-related medical conditions.

The mortal remains of Ratan Tata have been placed at the NCPA for public viewing.

Mumbai: The mortal remains of former Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata being taken to NCPA lawns for the public to pay their respects, in Mumbai. Oct. 10, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Mumbai: Police outside the residence of former Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata who passed away in Mumbai. Oct. 10, 2024. (PTI Photo)

A priest prays while members of the public pay their respects to former chairman of Tata Group Ratan Tata, who passed away in Mumbai on October 9. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas

Mumbai: Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran outside the Breach Candy Hospital where former Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata passed away, in Mumbai. Oct. 10, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Mumbai: Security arrangements outside the hospital where former chairman of Tata Group, Ratan Tata, passed away, in Mumbai. Oct. 10, 2024. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)

Mumbai: Security arrangements outside the hospital where former chairman of Tata Group, Ratan Tata passed away, in Mumbai. Oct. 10, 2024. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)

Published on October 10, 2024