Former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry died in a road accident in Maharashtra's Palghar on Sunday. Mistry was returning to Mumbai from Ahmedabad in his Mercedes that crashed on a divider. Mistry was 54 years old.
The accident took place, when Mistry was travelling to Mumbai from Ahmedabad. The accident took place on a bridge over the Surya River. Mistry's mortal remains were later brought back to Mumbai. Mistry was ousted as chairman of Tata Sons in October 2016. Mistry is survived by his wife Rohiqa and their two sons.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Mistry was a promising business leader who believed in India’s economic prowess. “The untimely demise of Shri Cyrus Mistry is shocking. He was a promising business leader who believed in India’s economic prowess. His passing away is a big loss to the world of commerce and industry. Condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace,” the PM wrote on Twitter.
Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde said he was "shocked to hear about the passing away of former Tata Sons chief Cyrus Mistry. He was not only a successful entrepreneur but also was seen in the industry as a young, bright & visionary personality. It's a great loss... My heartfelt tribute."
Union minister Smriti Irani called Mistry a gentle soul and a man with a mission. “Cyrus as I will always remember him epitomised kindness. The news of his demise comes as a shock. My condolences to his family & loved ones.”
