Ratan Tata's passing away is a big loss, not just to the Tata Group, but to every Indian. At a personal level, the passing of Ratan Tata has filled me with immense grief as I lost a dear friend,” reads a part of the statement shared by Mukesh Ambani.

The funeral has taken place in Mumbai of Ratan Tata, the former chairman of one of India’s biggest conglomerates, Tata Group, who died on Wednesday aged 86. Business leaders, politicians and celebrities were among thousands of people who paid their last respects at the centre where his body lay in state before being cremated.

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani expressed deep sorrow over Ratan Tata’s death, calling it a great loss for India. He praised Tata’s visionary leadership and his contributions to India’s global growth.