Netanyahu conveyed his sympathies to Tata’s family and praised the industrialist’s enduring legacy.
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended his condolences on the passing of Ratan Tata, the former chairperson of the Tata Group. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Netanyahu addressed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing Tata’s immense contributions to India’s development and his pivotal role in strengthening ties between Israel and India. Netanyahu conveyed his sympathies to Tata’s family and praised the industrialist’s enduring legacy.
Netanyahu wrote, “I and many in Israel mourn the loss of Ratan Naval Tata, a proud son of India and a champion of the friendship between our two countries.”
Ratan Tata passed away on October 9, 2024, at the age of 86, following treatment at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. His funeral, held in Mumbai with full state honours, marked the end of a distinguished life dedicated to global industry, philanthropy, and the betterment of society. Tata’s immense contributions to India’s industrial growth, his leadership of the Tata Group, and his philanthropic initiatives left a lasting legacy not just in India but across the world.
To my friend, Prime Minister @narendramodi.
I and many in Israel mourn the loss of Ratan Naval Tata, a proud son of India and a champion of the friendship between our two countries. 🇮🇱🇮🇳Please convey my condolences to Ratan’s family.
In sympathy,
Benjamin Netanyahu— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) October 12, 2024
Ratan Tata, born on December 28, 1937, in Mumbai, was renowned not only for his visionary leadership in business but also for his profound commitment to philanthropy. As the Chairman of Tata Sons, he played a pivotal role in transforming the Tata Group into a global enterprise, overseeing landmark acquisitions such as Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley. Under his leadership, the group’s revenue and international presence expanded significantly. His contributions to industry and society earned him India’s second-highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan, in 2008, reflecting his lifelong dedication to both business and the public good.
Global leaders expressed their sorrow over the death of Ratan Tata. German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann described Tata as a “wonderful person” and a “fantastic entrepreneur.” Having met Tata 15 years earlier, Ackermann noted that his passing was a profound loss for India, emphasizing his dual legacy as a philanthropist and an industrialist who made a lasting impact on the country’s development.