He received his early education at Campion School, Mumbai, Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai, Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, and Riverdale Country School in New York City.

"He provided stable leadership to one of India's oldest and most prestigious business houses. At the same time, his contribution went far beyond boardrooms," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Ratan Tata, a former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Sons, died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night. He was 86. Tata Sons chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran confirmed Tata's death and described him in a statement as his "friend, mentor, and guide." He did not provide a cause of death.

Hundreds mourn Indian businesstycoon Ratan Tata in Mumbai:::: Aamir Khan, Actor"It is an extremely sad day for all of us, for the entire country. Ratan Sir's contribution and leadership…his company, Tata's contribution to the

Ratan Tata, the former chairman of the Tata Group, has died at age 86, according to a statement from the company. This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.

Oct 9 (Reuters) - Ratan Tata, the former Tata Group chairman who put a staid and sprawling Indian conglomerate on the global stage with a string of high-profile acquisitions, has died, the Tata Group said in a statement late on Wednesday. He was 86.

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

India bade farewell on Thursday to one of its most respected corporate leaders - Ratan Tata, who expanded companies under his brand name into a global behemoth spanning multiple industries. Ahead of a state funeral,

Thousands of people paid their last respects on Thursday to Ratan Tata — one of India's most influential business leaders — in the country's financial capital ahead of a state funeral later in the day.

Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Group, has died at the age of 86, according to a statement from the firm. The industrialist rose to global prominence with a series of high-profile international deals.