Indian business tycoon leaves large chunk of his £91million fortune to his DOG: Ratan Tata asks for 'unlimited care' for his beloved hound after he died ages 86 By Gemma Parry Published: 16:42 EDT, 27 October 2024 | Updated: 16:42 EDT, 27 October 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Indian industrialist Ratan Tata has left a large chunk of his £91 million fortune to his dog in his will, asking that his beloved hound gets 'unlimited care' following his death. Mr Tata, who is credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, died at a hospital in Mumbai earlier this month at the age of 86. As is customary in India , the businessman, who never married or had children, would have left his estate, valued at around £91 million, to his siblings.
But, the former chairman of the Tata Group overlooked his brother, Jimmy Tata, and half sisters Shireen and Deanna Jejeebhoy in favour of his beloved German shepherd, Tito. According to the Times , Mr Tata stated that his pooch, his butler and general assistant, Konar Subbiah and his cook, Rajan Shaw, should each receive a large portion of his fortune. His siblings will only inherit part of his estate.
Ratan Tata pictured with his beloved German Shepherd dog, Tito Mr Tata specified that provisions should be put in place to provide 'unlimited care' for his beloved pet, who was by his side when he died In India, it is rare that pets and servants are given such a generous amount, with wealth generally being kept within .