The Maharashtra government has declared one day of mourning in respect of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata who passed away on October 9

Ratan Tata's half-sister Simone and other family members of the late industrialist at NCPA

Ratan Tata loved dogs and stray animals and took constant efforts to care for them. His pet dog was also among those who paid their tributes to the veteran industrialist 

Apart from the Tata family, the funeral was attended by tall leaders from the political arena such as Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule, and Praful Patel who went to pay their last respects to one of India's beloved philanthropists 

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar at the NCPA. Ratan Tata's last rites are being performed with full state honours

Union Minister Piyush Goyal and Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani at Ratan Tata's funeral

Indian philanthropist and businesswoman Nita Ambani was also present at NCPA

Isha Ambani with husband Anand Piramal arrive at NCPA to pay their last respects to Ratan Tata

Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray reaches NCPA to pay homage to Ratan Tata

Uddhav Thackeray was accompanied by son and Worli legislator Aaditya Thackeray. Speaking about Ratan Tata, Aaditya said, "With the passing away of Ratan Tata sir, not just India, but humanity has lost a compassionate leader. (He was) A business tycoon who also excelled at philanthropy"

MNS president Raj Thackeray on Thursday fondly remembered that he and industrialist Ratan Tata shared a common thread of their love for canines and said stray dogs were welcomed in all Tata premises, be it the Taj Mahal hotel or group headquarters.

Businessman Kumaramangalam Birla and Tata's close aide Suhel Seth were also spotted at the NCPA lawns amid the crowd of well-wishers who came to pay their tributes

 The Maharashtra cabinet has passed a resolution to propose Ratan Tata's name for the Bharat Ratna

Shantanu Naidu, a long-time associate of Ratan Tata, on Thursday bid farewell to the industrialist, comparing his boss to a "lighthouse"

Industrialist Ratan Tata passed away on Wednesday in Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. He was 86

Tata had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital for a few days due to age-related medical issues before he passed away at 11:30 pm on Wednesday

Ratan Tata's mortal remains reach NCPA

A tricolour being placed on the mortal remains of Ratan Tata for his service to Indian industry and society 

Locals wait in long queues outside NCPA to pay their homage to Ratan Tata

Ratan N Tata was among India's most respected and loved industrialists, who took Tata Group to new heights and touched the fabric of the nation through his contributions across different areas including philanthropy

His commitment to philanthropy and corporate social responsibility has earned him numerous accolades, including the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Vibhushan, two of India's highest civilian honours

During his lifetime, Ratan Tata brought a difference to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people through his donations and charity work