India lost its Ratan. The nation is mourning the death of Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons and Tata Trusts. IBS Software Executive Chairman VK Mathews expressed his grief and recollected a fond memory of the late industrialist and philanthropist in the USA.
Ratan Tata Dined At His Own NYC Restaurant Without Revealing His Identity
As per a story by NDTV, Mr Mathews shared that what stood out for him the most about Ratan Tata was his humility. Even in serious moments, Mr Tata’s sense of humour brought lightness into the room, says Mr Mathews. He found Ratan Tata’s wit and sense of humour endearing. Sharing a personal incident., Mr Mathews said that he had the privilege of spending some quality time with Ratan Tata during a trip to the USA.
Two incidents from that trip hold dear for the IT firm chairman. The first incident involved a breakfast with Ratan Tata at the legend’s own restaurant in New York. What stood out for Mr Mathews was that Mr Tata never identified himself to the serving staff. A small but telling gesture of the doyen’s humility. After breakfast with Ratan Tata, the IT firm chairman bumped into him again at another restaurant.
He Verified The Food Bill Before Paying
To his utter surprise, like many of us, Ratan Tata was seen personally verifying and correcting the food bill before making the payment with his credit card. For Mathews, it spoke volumes about his character. On glancing at Mathews, Ratan Tata, with his trademark humour asked him, “Am I chasing you? Or are you chasing me?” This light-hearted interaction captured the late businessman’s ability to connect with people irrespective of the situation. He had a charm that could instantly put people at ease and forge a connection in just a few minutes.
Mr Mathews who is also the Chairman of the Group of Technology Companies (GTech) grieved the demise of India’s beloved business leader He said that Ratan Tata’s demise was a great loss to the business world and India. He called Tata a visionary leader who embodied hope, success and energy in emerging India. His deep and genuine commitment to India’s economic and social progress was admirable.
But what left an indelible mark on every Indian was his grounded and approachable nature. Despite all his accomplishments, he always remained rooted and humbled.
Cover Image Courtesy: @ratantata/ Instagram
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