Prime Minister Narendra Modi's close friendship with former Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata began two decades ago over a controversial issue: Tata's plan to start a manufacturing plant in West Bengal's Singur.

Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, leaves a transformative impact on India's industry. His bond with PM Modi began in 2008, leading to the establishment of the Sanand plant.

Ratan Tata, who spearheaded the Tata Group for several decades, passed away at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on Wednesday night. He was 86.

Prime Minister Modi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Ratan Tata, praising his visionary leadership and contributions to Indian society. Modi highlighted Tata's role in philanthropy and their personal interactions.

Indian mogul dead at 86 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads tributes - Mr Tata was ‘a visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being’, said Modi

Ratan Tata, the 86-year-old chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, one of India's largest and most prominent companies, died on October 9. The business tycoon was brought to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital for a standard checkup due to his age.

Before departing on a two-day visit to Laos for the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Noel Tata, br

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other leaders and dignitaries, expressed deep sorrow over the death of Ratan Tata, the veteran industrialist and chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, who passed away at the age of 86 in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital.

Before departing on a two-day visit to Laos for the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Noel Tata, brother of the late Ratan Tata, offering his condolences.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled , calling him a visionary business leader and a compassionate soul. "Shri Ratan Tata Ji was a visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being.