Ratan Tata was one of India's most-respected figures 

Apart from being a business tycoon, he was engaged in many philanthropic activities

Tata passed away on October 9 in Mumbai owing to age-related health complications. He was 86

Ratan Tata was the former chairman of the Tata Group, a multinational conglomerate

He was born on December 28, 1937, in Mumbai (then Bombay) in a Parsi family and was the great-grandson of Jamsetji Tata, the founder of the Tata Group

Ratan Tata's entrepreneurial journey began in 1962 when he joined the Tata Group

 He worked his way up the corporate ladder, taking on various responsibilities and eventually becoming the chairman of the group in 1991

 Under his leadership, the Tata Group witnessed significant growth and expansion, both domestically and internationally

Tata's vision and strategic thinking enabled the group to diversify into new sectors, including telecommunications, retail, and automobiles

One of Tata's most notable achievements is the acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover in 2008, which marked a significant milestone in the Tata Group's history

Ratan Tata's commitment to philanthropy and corporate social responsibility has earned him numerous accolades, including the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Vibhushan, two of India's highest civilian honors

In his tribute to the veteran industrialist, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said Ratan Tata was a 'visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being'

The Maharashtra Cabinet had on October 10 passed a resolution urging the Union Government to posthumously bestow the Bharat Ratna upon one of India's greatest industrialists and philanthropists

The late industrialist's nieces, Leah and Maya, at the condolence meeting 

Tata's brother Noel has been named the chairman of Tata Group