Industrialist Mohanlal Mittal, father of steel king Lakshmi Mittal, died on January 15, 2026, in London at the age of 99. He was to have turned 100 in a few months; he rose from a humble family to build a vast industrial empire, and many personalities, including PM Modi, have condoled his death, describing him as an extraordinary, hardworking, and religious man.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on the passing of industrialist Mohanlal Mittal. He praised Mittal’s distinction in the industrial world and his passion for Indian culture. Modi said that Mittal did many philanthropic works for the progress of society. He was saddened by his demise and expressed condolences to his family.
Mohanlal Mittal, father of Lakshmi Mittal and owner of ArcelorMittal, the world’s second-largest steel company, has passed away. He was 99 years old and died surrounded by his family in London.
Lakshmi Mittal, Executive Chairman of ArcelorMittal, announced his father’s passing, saying his father was an extraordinary man whose hard work and strong religious faith were a lifelong pillar of his life. He said his father died peacefully on the evening of January 15th in London, surrounded by family. He would have turned 100 in just a few months.
Lakshmi Mittal said that despite achieving great business success, his father remained grounded. He was very close to family and friends and believed in celebrating life’s moments, both big and small, together. He called regularly and made every effort to be present for birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and graduations.
Lakshmi Mittal said that her father was from the small village of Rajgarh in Rajasthan and was born into a very humble family. From childhood, he resolved to rise above his circumstances. He firmly believed in hard work and believed that the key to success was hard work. Even during his studies, he had a special interest in commerce.
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