Ratan Tata to be accorded state funeral, mortal remains to be kept at National Centre for Performing Arts in Mumbai

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced late Wednesday night that Ratan Tata, the renowned industrialist who passed away at the age of 86, will be accorded a state funeral. Tata died earlier in the evening at a Mumbai hospital.

In a post on X, CM Shinde described Tata as a “unique blend of morality and entrepreneurship” and hailed him as a living legend who successfully led the Tata Group, a conglomerate with a 150-year legacy.

“Ratan ji Tata’s mortal remains will be accorded a state funeral,” Shinde said as per a PTI report.

Speaking to reporters, Shinde shared that Tata’s relatives have arranged for his mortal remains to be kept at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in south Mumbai. The public will be able to pay their respects from 10 am to 4 pm on Thursday.

Praising Tata’s legacy, Shinde said that the industrialist will remain a source of inspiration for future generations of entrepreneurs. He also recalled Tata’s unwavering strength during the 26/11 terror attacks, when the Tata Group’s Taj Hotel in Colaba was one of the primary targets of the 2008 tragedy.

“His resoluteness during the 26/11 terror attack will always be remembered,” the Chief Minister added.

Tata, born on 28 December 1937 in Mumbai, was the driving force behind the growth of the Tata Group from 1991 until his retirement in 2012. He was also known for his philanthropy, serving as Chairman of the Ratan Tata Trust and Dorabji Tata Trust, two of India’s largest private-sector philanthropic organisations. In 2008, he was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second-highest civilian award.