Published 02:28 IST, October 10th 2024
How Ratan Tata Was Honoured In Life: List Of Awards
In a statement, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran said, "It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Ratan Naval Tata."
Ratan Tata Dies: Industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata who transformed India's business sector died at 86 in a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday. In a statement, Tata's family said,"We his brothers, sisters, and family take solace and comfort in the outpouring of love and respect from all who admired him. While he is no longer with us in person, his legacy of humility, generosity and purpose will continue to inspire future generations." In a statement, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran said, "It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Ratan Naval Tata, a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi , in a post on social media platform X, condoled the death of Tata saying he was "extremely pained by his passing away". Let's take a look at how the legendary businessman and a visionary was honoured in life.
Year | Name | Awarding organisation |
2001 | Honorary Doctor of Business Administration | Ohio State University |
2004 | Medal of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay | Government of Uruguay |
| Honorary Doctor of Technology | Asian Institute of Technology. |
2005 | International Distinguished Achievement Award | B'nai B'rith International |
| Honorary Doctor of Science | University of Warwick. |
2006 | Honorary Doctor of Science | Indian Institute of Technology Madras |
| Responsible Capitalism Award | For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) |
2007 | Honorary Fellowship | The London School of Economics and Political Science |
| Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace |
2008 | Honorary Doctor of Law | University of Cambridge |
| Honorary Doctor of Science | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay |
| Honorary Doctor of Science | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur |
| Honorary Citizen Award | Government of Singapore |
| Honorary Fellowship | The Institution of Engineering and Technology |
| Inspired Leadership Award | The Performance Theatre |
2009 | Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Life Time Contribution Award in Engineering for 2008 | Indian National Academy of Engineering |
| Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Government of Italy |
2010 | Honorary Doctor of Law | University of Cambridge |
| Hadrian Award | World Monuments Fund |
| Oslo Business for Peace award | Business for Peace Foundation |
| Legend in Leadership Award | Yale University |
| Honorary Doctor of Laws | Pepperdine University |
| Business for Peace Award | Business for Peace Foundation |
| Business Leader of the Year | The Asian Awards. |
2012 | Honorary Fellow | The Royal Academy of Engineering |
| Doctor of Business honoris causa | University of New South Wales |
| Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun | Government of Japan |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Rockefeller Foundation |
2013 | Foreign Associate | National Academy of Engineering |
| Transformational Leader of the Decade | Indian Affairs India Leadership Conclave 2013 |
| Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Lifetime Achievement | Ernst & Young |
| Honorary Doctor of Business Practice | Carnegie Mellon University |
2014 | Honorary Doctor of Business | Singapore Management University |
| Sayaji Ratna Award | Baroda Management Association |
| Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE) | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Honorary Doctor of Laws | York University, Canada |
2015 | Honorary Doctor of Automotive Engineering | Clemson University |
| Sayaji Ratna Award | Baroda Management Association, Honoris Causa, HEC Paris |
2016 | Commander of the Legion of Honour | Government of France |
2018 | Honorary Doctorate | Swansea University |
2022 | Honorary Doctorate of Literature | HSNC University |
2023 | Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) | King Charles III |
2023 | Maharashtra Udyog Ratna | Government of Maharashtra |
Updated 03:12 IST, October 10th 2024