The death at the age of 86 of Mr Ratan Tata, who fuelled the group’s expansion and remained its face as chairman emeritus, was a moment of national grief and reflection. Mr Tata, who was the former chairman of the Tata Group, died in Mumbai on Oct 9. He had been admitted to hospital due to age-related issues on Oct 7.

Ratan Tata, a former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Sons hailed as a visionary business leader, has died at a Mumbai hospital

Indian business tycoon Ratan Tata, former chairman of the $100-billion Tata Group, dies at 86 and is cremated after a funeral attended by thousands.