'Ratan, you will always be in my heart': Mukesh Ambani on Tata's passing

Ratan Tata passes away:  Mukesh Ambani , Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, expressed profound sorrow following passing of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata. In his statement, Ambani highlighted personal impact of loss, extending condolences to Tata family and Tata Group on behalf of Reliance and his own family.

Calling Tata a "dear friend," Ambani said, "It is a very s day for India and India Inc. Ratan Tata’s passing away is a big loss, t just to Tata Group, but to every Indian." He furr ded, "Ratan, you will always remain in my heart."

Ambani reflected on his close relationship with Tata, ting inspiration he drew from ir numerous interactions. “At a personal level, passing of Ratan Tata has filled me with immense grief as I lost a dear friend. Each of my numerous interactions with him left me inspired and energised and enhanced my respect for bility of his character and fine human values he embodied,” he shared.

Ambani also lauded Tata as a visionary leer and philanthropist, remarking on his significant contributions to India’s growth. "With demise of Mr Ratan Tata, India has lost one of her most illustrious and kind-hearted sons. Mr Tata took India to world and brought best of world to Bharat," he said, emphasizing industrialist’s role in expanding Tata Group by over 70 times since he assumed leership in 1991.

Concluding his heartfelt mess with "Om Shanti," Ambani offered condolences to bereaved Tata family and Tata Group, saying, “On behalf of Reliance, Nita and Ambani family, I send my heartfelt condolences to bereaved members of Tata family and entire Tata Group."

Ratan Tata passed away on October 9 at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, where he h been mitted on October 7 following a sudden drop in blood pressure. He was 86 years old.