Finance
After a month since the death of renowned entrepreneur Ratan Tata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an impassioned homage to the business magnate’s tremendous contributions to Indian industry, philanthropy, and the country.
The absence of Tata, a beloved figure across generations, is “deeply felt across every segment of society,” PM Narendra Modi stated, adding that “seasoned industrialists, budding entrepreneurs, and hardworking professionals mourn his loss,” as do those “passionate about the environment and devoted to philanthropy.”
“For the youth, Shri Ratan Tata was an inspiration, a reminder that dreams are worth pursuing and that success can coexist with compassion as well as humility,” Modi expressed.
Ratan Tata, an Indian businessman, died at the age of 86 on October 9. Ratab Tata was one of India’s most internationally renowned business leaders. The Tata Group is one of India’s largest enterprises, with annual revenues exceeding $100 billion.
Tata represented “the finest traditions of Indian enterprise and a steadfast commitment to the values of integrity, excellence and service,” and under his leadership, the Tata Group became known worldwide for respect, honesty, and credibility. Despite these achievements, Modi said, Tata “wore his achievements lightly, with humility and kindness”.
Modi also praised Tata’s pivotal role in India’s startup ecosystem saying, “He understood the hopes and aspirations of young entrepreneurs and recognized the potential they had to shape India’s future.”
Tata’s investments in promising ventures empowered “a generation of dreamers to take bold risks and push boundaries.” This support, Modi added, “has gone a long way in creating a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, which I am confident will continue to positively impact India for decades to come.”
As the country remembers him, Modi outlined Tata’s vision of a society in which “business can serve as a force for good, where every individual’s potential is valued, and progress is measured in the well-being and happiness of all.” Tata’s spirit “remains alive in the lives he touched and the dreams he nurtured,” Modi stated. He continued: “Generations will be grateful to him for making India a better, kinder and more hopeful place.”
Source:HT
