Former Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata Monday hit the Google search trends after rumours of his ill health spread like fire in the jungle. As per trends.google, Ratan Tata was the top trending topic in a four-hour span on Monday. The topic witnessed a surge of 1000 per cent with over 20k Google searches. The rumour was so strong that Ratan Tata himself had to come out and issue a statement clarifying on the rumours. He said there was no “cause for concern” as he is undergoing check ups for age-related medical conditions. After several media reports said he was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai, the 86-year-old called the claims “unfounded” in a statement posted on X. Tata said he is in “good spirits” and requested the public and the media to refrain from “spreading misinformation”. Thank you for thinking of me 🤍 pic.twitter.com/MICi6zVH99 — Ratan N. Tata (@RNTata2000) October 7, 2024 “I am aware of the recent rumours circulating regarding my health and want to assure everyone that these claims are unfounded. I am currently undergoing medical check-ups due to my age and related medical conditions. There is no cause for concern. I remain in good spirits and request that the public and media refrain from spreading misinformation,” his statement on X read. The celebrated philanthropist also thanked people for thinking of him.