'Inspiration... Reminder That Dreams Are Worth Pursuing...' - PM Narendra Modi Remembers Ratan Tata

PM Modi’s Tribute to Ratan Tata: On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi , in an evocative tribute, shared Tata’s impact across sectors and his enduring influence on India's values and industries. In a heartfelt te, PM Modi expressed collective sness felt across “bustling cities and towns to vills,” ting that Tata’s absence resonates deeply with “seasoned industrialists, budding entrepreneurs and hardworking professionals.” 

Ratan Tata Was An Inspiration to Youth: PM

Prime Minister lauded Tata as “an inspiration” to youth that symbolises possibility of merging “success with compassion as well as humility.”

“For youth, Shri Ratan Tata was an inspiration, a reminder that dreams are worth pursuing and that success can coexist with compassion as well as humility. For ors, he represented finest tritions of Indian enterprise and a stefast commitment to values of integrity, excellence and service,” wrote PM Modi in a blog post on his official website. 

Under Tata’s leership, Tata Group, one of India's foremost conglomerates, rose to global prominence. 

Tata Set International Benchmarks

PM Modi underlined Tata’s dedication to setting international benchmarks saying, “He constantly championed excellence, urging Indian enterprises to set global benchmarks. This vision, I hope, will inspire our future leers to make India synymous with world-class quality.” 

Yet, despite his remarkable achievements, Tata remained modest and grounded, with PM Modi miring how he “wore his achievements lightly, with humility and kindness.”

Empowered a Generation of Dreamers

Ratan Tata’s deep connection with India’s entrepreneurial spirit extended to country's emerging startup ecosystem. PM Modi ted, “By backing ir efforts, he empowered a generation of dreamers to take bold risks and push boundaries.” 

His belief in young invators fostered a culture of creativity and determination that promises to shape India’s ecomic landscape for years to come.

Beyond his business ventures, Tata’s dedication to animal welfare and social causes reflected his broer humanitarian commitment. As Modi recalled, “His compassion extended to all living beings,” with Tata famously sharing moments with his beloved dogs, underscoring a softer side of industrial titan.

Reopening of Taj Hotel after 26/11

Remembering Tata’s resilience, Modi recounted how Tata reopened iconic Taj Hotel following devastating 26/11 attacks in Mumbai. PM wrote, “For crores of Indians, Shri Ratan Tata’s patriotism shone brightest in times of crisis. His swift reopening of iconic Taj Hotel in Mumbai after 26/11 terror attacks was a rallying call to nation—India stands united, refusing to yield to terrorism.” 

As PM Modi expressed, Tata’s life embodied a vision where “business can serve as a force for good.”