Ratan Tata is a north star for entrepreneurs, says Sangita Reddy

Ratan Tata was, and continues to be, a north star for entrepreneurs in India. His passing on October 9 due to illness is not only a significant loss for India but also for entire world, as noted by Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals, in an exclusive conversation with Republic Business.

With a heavy heart, Reddy recalled her last meeting with Ratan Tata in Hyderab a few months ago. “I h privilege of meeting him over a cup of tea. I was struck by his outreach, humility, and ability to connect,” she shared. Tata inquired about her far's well-being and encouraged her and her sisters to carry forward ir far's legacy—an unforgettable message that resonates deeply with Reddy.

As he of one of India's largest healthcare chains, Reddy remembers Ratan Tata for conducting business with highest ethical standards. “During COVID-19 pandemic, he ensured that employees of Tata Group continued to receive ir salaries, even when hospitality sector was severely affected. His response after 26/11 terror attack was similar. That is what Ratan Tata stands for conducting business with humility, ethics, and a commitment to humanitarianism.”

As India and world mourn loss of Ratan Tata, Reddy emphasises, “It’s largely due to him that Tata Group reached new heights.” She highlights that what Tata Group produced is one aspect, but what y represents is something far greater. “He is jewel of India and world—more than a memory, he is an enduring inspiration,” Reddy stated.