In his will, Tata ensured “unlimited care” for his beloved dog, Tito, stipulating that his longtime cook, Rajan Shaw, would be responsible for the dog’s well-being.
New Delhi: Ratan Tata who passed away this month was not only renowned for not only for his deep humanity, warmth, and the legacy he left behind but also for his love of dogs. Tata’s legacy includes a Rs 10,000 crore will that outlines allocations for his family, devoted staff, charitable endeavors, and even care for his cherished pet dog, Tito.
Ratan Tata Rs 10000 crore wealth: Who is Tito? What Ratan Tata has said about Tito in his will?
In his will, Tata ensured “unlimited care” for his beloved dog, Tito, stipulating that his longtime cook, Rajan Shaw, would be responsible for the dog’s well-being. Tata adopted Tito about six years ago after the passing of his previous dog, showcasing his deep affection for animals and his commitment to animal welfare. He was known for advocating for stray dog care and dedicated considerable effort to finding homes for abandoned pets.
Tata adopted Tito around six years ago after the loss of his previous dog, showcasing his well-known affection for dogs and commitment to animal welfare. He was an active advocate for the care of stray dogs and dedicated much of his time to finding homes for abandoned pets.
His will, which is estimated to be worth over Rs 10,000 crore, distributes his wealth among several beneficiaries, including his brother Jimmy Tata and half-sisters Shireen and Deanna Jejeebhoy, as well as his loyal household staff. Made public about two weeks after his passing, the will also contains specific provisions for his butler, Subbiah, with whom Tata shared a close bond for more than thirty years. Tata was known to purchase designer clothes for both of them during his travels abroad.
According to the Times of India report, Sources suggest that N. Chandrasekaran, the chief of Tata Sons, is likely to chair the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation(RTEF). The Halekai house in Colaba, where Ratan Tata lived until his death, is owned by Ewart Investments, a fully owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. The future of this property will be determined by Ewart. Ratan Tata designed both the Halekai house and the Alibaug bungalow, though the fate of the Alibaug property remains uncertain.
His executive assistant, Shantanu Naidu, is also mentioned in the will. Tata relinquished his stake in Naidu’s companionship venture, Goodfellows, and waived a personal loan Naidu had taken for overseas education.