Indian billionaire and former chairperson of the Tata Group, Ratan Tata, is hands-down the most-loved business tycoon in the country. Whenever he visits the hospital for regular health checkups, the entire nation comes to a standstill as people get worried about him. From social media to newspapers and news channels, any update about the 86-year-old creates a stir everywhere. Such is his stature in the hearts of Indians, who never miss a chance to adore him as he is one of the world's most prominent philanthropists of his era.
One of the most frequently asked questions about Indian billionaire, Ratan Tata is related to his wealth. According to a report in Times Now News, Ratan Tata has an estimated net worth of Rs. 3,800 crore. According to the IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List, he held the 421st position on the list back in 2022.
Tata Trusts is the primary contributor to Ratan Tata's staggering net worth, as 66 per cent of the billionaire's total income is generated through the companies under it. Not only this, Tata Trusts is a part of Tata Sons, which plays a major role in the group's charitable causes, which Ratan Tata always prioritises.
Ratan Tata is currently in his late 80s, and people always wonder who will be the heir to his empire, enormous wealth, and legacy. Everyone is aware of the fact that Ratan Tata never got married and has no kids due to personal reasons. Although, in a 2011 interview, he admitted that he came close to getting married four times in his life, but he backed out every single time. The business tycoon is living his life without a partner, but it is his billion fans and well-wishers across the world who never let him feel lonely.
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Ratan Tata has no kids, which is exactly why people wonder about his heir time and again. It is a question that has been in the minds of his billion well-wishers for some time now. According to several reports, Ratan Tata shares a beautiful bond with his half-brother, Noel Tata. Thus, chances are high that Noel Tata's children, Maya Tata, Neville Tata, and Leah Tata, may become his heirs.
For the uninitiated, Naval Tata got married to Soonoo Tata, and together, they welcomed a son, Ratan and adopted a baby boy, Jimmy. In the mid-1940s, Naval Tata gave divorce to Soonoo Tata and got married to a Switzerland-origin woman named Simone in 1955. The couple welcomed a son, Noel Tata. With Ratan Tata having no kids and no information about Jimmy Naval Tata's marriage and kids, their half-brother, Noel Tata's kids, are in prime position to be the heirs of Ratan Tata's empire.
According to some media reports, Maya Tata is the one who can be the lone heiress of Ratan Tata's empire. She is the youngest child of Noel Tata and Aloo Mistry. Currently, Maya serves on the board of the Tata Medical Centre Trust. Talking about her educational background, Maya has degrees from Bayes Business School and the University of Warwick. Maya Tata began her journey with Tata Opportunities Fund a few years back and later joined Tata Digital, where she played a pivotal role in launching the Tata Neu App.
Talking about Maya Tata's brother, Neville Tata is married to Manasi Kirloskar, and they are parents to a son named Jamshet Tata. For the uninitiated, Neville's wife, Manasi is the heir of Toyota Kirloskar Group. Neville is the head of Star Bazaar, which is a hypermarket unit of Trent Limited. Courtesy of Neville's business acumen, he is playing a major role in Zudio's success. Under his leadership, Zudio continues to make his mark from north to south in different parts of the country. In such a short span of time, Neville has succeeded in making Zudio's big mark in India's fashion industry.
Talking about Leah Tata, who is the eldest daughter of Noel Tata and Aloo Mistry. According to a report in Fortune India, Leah Tata plays a vital role in the Indian Hotel Company, which manages the operations of the Tata Group of Hotels. She completed her higher education at Spain's IE Business School and has previously worked in Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces. Talking about her personal life, it is not known whether Leah is married or still single, just like her uncle, Ratan Tata.
What do you think about Noel Tata's children being in prime position to become Ratan Tata's heirs? Let us know.
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