Prime Minister Narendra Modi's close friendship with former Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata began two decades ago over a controversial issue: Tata's plan to start a manufacturing plant in West Bengal's Singur.

Prime Minister Modi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Ratan Tata, praising his visionary leadership and contributions to Indian society. Modi highlighted Tata's role in philanthropy and their personal interactions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other leaders and dignitaries, expressed deep sorrow over the death of Ratan Tata, the veteran industrialist and chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, who passed away at the age of 86 in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital.

Before departing on a two-day visit to Laos for the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Noel Tata, brother of the late Ratan Tata, offering his condolences.

The octagenarian industrialist died at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on Wednesday night. He had been admitted in the hospital's ICU ward since Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Oct 9) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Ratan Tata, calling him a “visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being.

Indian mogul dead at 86 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads tributes - Mr Tata was ‘a visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being’, said Modi

As the country mourned the loss of legendary industrialist Ratan Tata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to microblogging site X (formerly Twitter) to describe the Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus as "a visionary business leader,

Tata, who led the Tata Group from 1991 to 2012, is remembered not only for transforming the business landscape but also for his deep-rooted commitment to philanthropy and nation-building.