Ratan Tata’s ₹3,800 crore gift: Friends and pets inherit what family didn’t expect
Produced by: Mohsin Shaikh
Legacy Redirected
Ratan Tata left ₹3,800 crore—mostly Tata Sons shares—to two philanthropic arms for social good. Experts call it one of India's largest personal wealth redirections for charity.
Sisters Remembered
A third of Tata's ₹800 crore in personal assets—FDs, watches, and art—go to his half-sisters Shireen and Deanna, reflecting deep familial ties often kept away from public view.
Credit: Tata Trusts Horizons
Loyalty Rewarded
Mohini Dutta, a trusted former employee and confidante, inherits another third of Tata’s personal fortune—showcasing how loyalty can outlast boardroom bonds.
Guns and Bond
Close friend Mehli Mistry receives Tata’s cherished Alibaug bungalow and three classic guns—symbolizing a friendship forged in shared memories and mutual respect.
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Pets Protected
In a tender gesture, a ₹12 lakh trust will fund quarterly care for Tata’s beloved dogs—₹30,000 each. He believed pets were family, not just companions.
Debt Forgiven
Tata waived student and education loans for aide Shantanu Naidu and neighbor Jake Malite—a final act of generosity from a mentor who uplifted quietly.
Heir Preserved
Brother Jimmy Tata inherits part of the Juhu home and vintage silver—carrying on a legacy housed in memories and the walls of their shared heritage.
Hidden Fortune
₹40 crore in foreign assets—from Seychelles plots to U.S. stocks—highlighted a quiet global footprint. According to Economic Times, these form a subtle but significant chunk of the estate.
Final Codicil
A fourth codicil ensures unlisted shares and unclaimed assets split equally between Tata's two charitable entities—showing his foresight even in unseen corners of wealth.
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