Ratan Tata, ex-chairman of India’s oldest conglomerate, dies in Mumbai hospital

Ratan Tata (Alamy/PA)

Ratan Tata, a former chairman of India’s oldest conglomerate – as well Tata Steel and Jaguar Land Rover, has died at a Mumbai hospital at the age of 86.

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran confirmed Mr Tata’s death and described him as his “friend, mentor, and guide” in a statement.