Naidu and Lokesh pay tribute to Ratan Tata on his death anniversary

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. File | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Minister for Human Resource Development, Information Technology, Electronics and Communications and Real Time Governance Nara Lokesh on Friday (October 9, 2026) paid tribute to industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata on his death anniversary.In a post on X, Mr. Naidu said Tata’s nation-first values, humility and ethical leadership had transformed Indian industry and touched millions of lives. His compassion for people, kindness towards those who worked with him and love for animals remained an inspiration, the Chief Minister said. Andhra Pradesh had set up the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub as a tribute to his legacy, to encourage grassroots entrepreneurship and innovation among the youth, he said.Remembering the legendary industrialist and philanthropist, Shri Ratan Tata Ji, on his death anniversary. His nation-first values, humility and ethical leadership transformed Indian industry and touched millions of lives. His compassion for people, kindness towards those who worked with him, and love for animals remain an enduring inspiration. As a tribute to his legacy, Andhra Pradesh has established the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH) to empower our youth, foster grassroots entrepreneurship and nurture innovation towards a brighter, self-reliant future. The nation will always remain grateful for his immense contributions.— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) October 9, 2026Mr. Lokesh remembered Tata as a visionary entrepreneur and a remarkable human being whose life exemplified the principle that business should serve a larger purpose.In a post on X, Mr. Lokesh said Tata’s humility, integrity and commitment to nation-building continued to inspire generations. He said Tata’s legacy would live on through the lives he touched and the contribution he made to building India.Remembering Shri Ratan Tata ji on his death anniversary. A visionary industrialist, a compassionate philanthropist and, above all, a remarkable human being, his life embodied the idea that enterprise must always serve a larger purpose. His humility, integrity and commitment to nation-building continue to inspire generations. His legacy will live on in the lives he touched and the India he helped build.— Lokesh Nara (@naralokesh) October 9, 2026Describing Tata as a compassionate philanthropist, Mr. Lokesh said the industrialist believed that enterprise should go beyond business objectives and contribute to the larger good of society. Published - October 09, 2026 02:48 pm IST