His will outlines thoughtful arrangements for those close to him, including his butler, Subbiah, with whom he shared a close bond for over 30 years. His executive assistant, Shantanu Naidu, is also mentioned. Published: October 26, 2024 9:22 AM IST By Edited by Ratan Tata, the esteemed industrialist and philanthropist who passed away on October 9 at the age of 86.
Following his death, there were growing concerns about his Rs 10,000 crore estate. As reported by , Tata’s estate has been designated to multiple beneficiaries, including his foundation, his brother Jimmy Tata, his half-sisters Shireen and Deanna Jejeebhoy, and members of his household staff. His will outlines thoughtful arrangements for those close to him, including his butler, Subbiah, with whom he shared a close bond for over 30 years.
His executive assistant, Shantanu Naidu, is also mentioned, with Tata relinquishing his stake in Naidu’s companionship venture, Goodfellows, and covering his educational expenses abroad. Ratan Tata also left special provisions in his will to ensure lifelong care for his beloved dog, Tito. Tito, adopted around six years ago, will now be cared for by Tata’s long-time cook, Rajan Shaw.
While leaving wealth for pets is common in Western countries, it remains relatively rare in India. Tata, known for his deep compassion for animals, often advocated for the welfare of stray dogs and encouraged others to show kindness to them. He actively worked to find homes for abandoned pets and .