Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran condoles death of Cyrus Mistry

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran condoles death of Cyrus Mistry
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Mistry took over as Chairman of Tata Sons in December 2012 after Ratan Tata retired. However, in October 2016 he was ousted from the position followed by boardroom battles and a long-drawn legal battle. Chandrasekaran was designated as Chairman of Tata Sons in January 2017 and took official charge in February 2017.

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Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran on Sunday condoled the death of Cyrus Mistry, a man who, he said, had a passion for life. "I am deeply saddened by the sudden and untimely demise of Mr Cyrus Mistry. He had a passion for life and it is really tragic that he passed away at such a young age," Chandrasekaran said in a statement.

He further said, "My deepest condolences and prayers for his family in these difficult times."

According to police, Mistry (54) was killed on Sunday when his car hit a road divider on a bridge in Maharashtra's Palghar district neighbouring Mumbai.

Mistry took over as Chairman of Tata Sons in December 2012 after Ratan Tata retired. However, in October 2016 he was ousted from the position followed by boardroom battles and a long-drawn legal battle.

Cyrus Mistry dies in accident: All you need to know about former Chairman of Tata Sons

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The tragic end

Former Chairman of Tata Sons Cyrus Mistry was killed in a car accident in Maharashtra's Palghar today. Mistry was travelling from Ahmedabad to Mumbai in a Mercedes car. The accident took place at 3.15 pm after his car hit a divider. Four people were present in the car; two died on spot and two were moved to hospital.


Chandrasekaran was designated as Chairman of Tata Sons in January 2017 and took official charge in February 2017.
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