The Government of Maharashtra has declared a day of mourning in the state on Thursday as a tribute to industrialist Ratan Tata, the Chief Minister's Office said. The statement also said that the veteran industrialist and philanthropist's final rites will be conducted with full state honours. 

Tata, well-known for revolutionising the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, passed away at the age of 86 in Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on Wednesday.