Ratan Tata’s younger brother lives a simple life in 2 BHK apartment, didn’t become heir of his elder brother.
Ratan Tata’s half-brother, Noel Tata, was appointed on Friday as the head of the Tata Trusts, giving him indirect influence over the $165 billion conglomerate. Ratan Tata also has a younger brother Jimmy Tata,who lived a life far removed from the public eye. Many people are curious to know why Ratan Tata’s younger brother didn’t take over the legacy of his brother but step brother Noel Tata has been appointed as the Tata Sons chairman.
Unlike his elder brother, Jimmy Tata has preferred a more private and low-profile existence. Following the passing of business tycoon and philanthropist Ratan Tata (86) on October 9, 2024, Jimmy Tata’s name has been resurfaced in conversations about the Tata family legacy.
Why Didn’t Jimmy Tata Become Chairman?
Jimmy Tata is not as publicly known as his elder brother, Ratan Tata. While Ratan Tata led the business empire to global prominence, Jimmy’s role in the family business has been more behind-the-scenes. He had less involvement in the day-to-day operations
Ratan Tata had shared a photograph of the two brothers on Instagram. The picture, taken in 1945, was captioned, “Those were happy days. Nothing came between us. (1945 with my brother Jimmy),” highlighting their close bond and shared childhood memories.
Jimmy Tata preferred living a humble and simple lifestyle. He didn’t have so much interest in Business and day to day operations of Tata Group like his brother Ratan Tata.
Jimmy Tata Lives In 2 BHK without Mobile Phone
Harsh Vardhan Goenka, chairman of RPG Enterprises, shared a post on social media. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Goenka noted that Jimmy Tata lives in a modest two-bedroom apartment on the sixth floor of Hampton Court in Colaba, Mumbai.
The post read, “Did you know of Ratan Tata’s younger brother Jimmy Tata who lives a quiet reticent life in a humble 2 BHK flat in Colaba, Mumbai! Never interested in business, he was a very good squash player and would beat me every time. Low profile like the Tata group!”
In addition to his modest living arrangements, Jimmy Tata is known for avoiding modern technology. He reportedly does not own a mobile phone and prefers to get his news the old-fashioned way through books and newspapers, further demonstrating his simplicity.
Jimmy Tata Stake In Tata Group
Though he is not involved in day to day business operations, still Jimmy holds a significant stake in several Tata companies, including Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Tata Sons, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Despite his wealth, he has chosen to live a life marked by simplicity and humility.
Despite his simple lifestyle, Jimmy Tata’s stake in the Tata Group makes him a wealthy individual. However, much like the Tata family’s values, he has chosen to live a quiet life, away from the limelight, focused on personal fulfillment rather than material wealth.