‘Sad day for our Indian business community’: Vedanta’s Anil Agarwal on Pallonji Mistry’s passing

Vedanta Resources chairman Anil Agarwal commented on the passing away of Pallonji Mistry. Agarwal said that Mistry was “instrumental in driving India’s growth story”.

Updated Jun 28, 2022 3:38 PM IST

‘Sad day for our Indian business community’: Vedanta’s Anil Agarwal on Pallonji Mistry’s passing

Mistry, aged 93 years old, was the largest individual shareholder in the Tata Group with 18.4 per cent shareholding.

Billionaire Pallonji Mistry, chairman of Shapoorji Pallonji Group, died in the wee hours of Tuesday at his Mumbai residence, as per company officials. Mistry, aged 93 years old, was the largest individual shareholder in the Tata Group with 18.4 per cent shareholding.

Vedanta Resources chairman Anil Agarwal commented on the passing away of Pallonji Mistry. Agarwal said that Mistry was “instrumental in driving India’s growth story”. Agarwal wrote, “Sad day for our Indian business community. Shri Pallonji Mistry has been instrumental in driving India’s growth story. A humble man and creator of prominent infrastructure projects, including in our city of dreams. My sincerest condolences to his family. RIP.”

Sad day for our Indian business community. Shri Pallonji Mistry has been instrumental in driving India's growth story. A humble man and creator of prominent infrastructure projects, including in our city of dreams. My sincerest condolences to his family 🙏🏽RIP pic.twitter.com/Zif5fmKLHJ
— Anil Agarwal (@AnilAgarwal_Ved) June 28, 2022

Here are some more reactions on Pallonji’s death

The demise of Shri Pallonji Mistry is the end of a long & illustrious era in the world of enterprise.

Having steered one of the world's largest construction groups with exemplary vision, he helped build Brand India globally.

Heartfelt condolences to his family & friends.
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) June 28, 2022

I am sad to learn that Pallonji Mistry is no more. He was doyen of infrastructure and building industry. His contribution to wealth creation and nation building will be long remembered. Condolences to his family & friends.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 28, 2022

Saddened to know about the demise of renowned Industrialist Sh.Pallonji Mistry.

His contribution in India's trade and infrastructure growth has been exemplary.

My Homage to him and condolences to his family & friends in this time of grief.

Om Shanti!#PallonjiMistry pic.twitter.com/6v8K1tahUT
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) June 28, 2022

Saddened by the demise of one of the greatest industrialists, Padma Bhushan Pallonji Mistry. He took Shapoorji Pallonji Group to new heights and will be remembered for his contribution as an visionary industrialist of India. May his soul rest in eternal peace.#PallonjiMistry
— Praful Patel (@praful_patel) June 28, 2022

Saddened to hear about the demise of Sh. Pallonji Mistry, chairman of Shapoorji Pallonji group. He was a Visionary and a karmayogi.
Om Shanti 🙏🏻
— Baijayant Jay Panda (@PandaJay) June 28, 2022

Saddened to hear about the demise of the real estate tycoon, Sh Pallonji Mistry. My heartfelt condolences to the family & the Shapoorji Pallonji Group. Om Shanti.
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) June 28, 2022

Deeply saddened on the unfortunate demise of Shri Pallonji Mistry.

His invaluable contribution to infrastructure development, commerce & industry will never be forgotten.

My condolences to his family & friends.

OM Shanti.
— General Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh) June 28, 2022

Deeply saddened by the demise of Shri Pallonji Mistry.

He will be remembered for his enormous contribution to the Infrastructure Development of the nation.

।। ॐ शांति ।।
— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) June 28, 2022

Today We have lost a Visionary Leader. The passing away of noted industrialist & Shapoorji Pallonji Group Chairman Shri #PallonjiMistry Ji is deeply saddening and his absence will be immensely felt by all of us. My most sincere condolences and sympathy to the grieving family. pic.twitter.com/RoIqbkdMmN
— Pravin Darekar - प्रविण दरेकर (@mipravindarekar) June 28, 2022

Deeply saddened by the passing away of Shri Pallonji Mistry. His contributions to the world of commerce and industry will remain remarkable. My condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/qAIvRZHDsI
— Devang Dave (@DevangVDave) June 28, 2022

Saddened by the demise of Shri Pallonji Mistry. A pioneer of infrastructure development in India, his contribution to the fields of energy, commerce & industry will be remembered for times to come.

My heartfelt condolences to his family & well-wishers.
— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) June 28, 2022

The reclusive corporate titan, worth over $13 billion, was awarded with Padma Bhushan in 2016. He is survived by four children – Shapoor Mistry, Cyrus Mistry, Aloo Noel Tata and Laila Rustom Jehangir.

Cyrus Mistry succeeded Ratan Tata as the Chairman of the Tata Group before being ousted by the board 2016. Mistrys have been challenging Cyrus’ removal and have also offered to exit their holding in the Tata Group in midst of legal battles.

His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, followed by the ‘Uthamna’ ritual as per Parsi conventions at the Tower of Silence in South Bombay’s Kemps Corner.

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Published on: Jun 28, 2022 3:38 PM IST

‘Sad day for our Indian business community’: Vedanta’s Anil Agarwal on Pallonji Mistry’s passing

Vedanta Resources chairman Anil Agarwal commented on the passing away of Pallonji Mistry. Agarwal said that Mistry was “instrumental in driving India’s growth story”.

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