Loss of visionary who shaped industrial, philanthropic landscape: India Inc

“‘Tata’s personal achievements legacy are unequalled in society mark he leaves on company’s businesses is greater than that of any other individual’

NEW DELHI: Industry leaders on Thursday mourned the death of Ratan Tata saying with his demise India has lost a visionary who shaped its industrial and philanthropic landscape.

Tata was a truly remarkable business leader who placed the country before business interests, and whose vision was truly transformational for a country and its people, TVS Motor Co Chairman Emeritus Venu Srinivasan said in a statement.

Similarly, State Bank of India Chairman C S Setty said Tata shaped the country’s industrial and philanthropic landscape. “His leadership at Tata Sons redefined corporate responsibility and innovation, positioning the Tata Group as a global force while remaining rooted in ethics,” Setty said. Another industry leader,

Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said India and the country’s industry have lost a true visionary with the passing away of Tata.

In his condolence message, Birla said Tata’s decisions have impacted lives and industries far beyond financial metrics.