It has been reported that Ratan Tata, the honorary chairman of India’s Tata Group who recently passed away, bequeathed an inheritance worth approximately $72 million to his dog.
According to the Daily Mail on Sunday, Tata’s will specifies that over half of his estate, £91 million ($120 million), will go to his beloved dog, Tito. Indian media estimate that approximately $72 million of Tata’s inheritance was allocated to Tito.
The rest of his estate will primarily go to his butler, head secretary, and chef, both of whom are responsible for Tito’s care. The inheritance condition stipulates that Tito must receive unlimited care and attention.
A close friend of Tata told local media, “Anyone who knew Ratan Tata would not be surprised by this decision,” adding that the will reflects Tata’s gratitude for the joy and care provided by his pet and the two loyal staff members.
Born in 1937, Tata was the great-grandson of Tata Group founder Jamsetji Tata. He studied architecture at Cornell University and attended Harvard Business School before taking the reins of Tata Group in 1991. Under his leadership, Tata Group made landmark acquisitions, including South Korea’s Daewoo Commercial Vehicle Company in 2004, later rebranded as Tata Daewoo, and luxury car brands Jaguar and Land Rover in 2007-2008, establishing Tata as a global powerhouse.
Tata was unmarried and had no children. He adopted Tito, a rescue dog, about six years ago after losing a former pet. Tito, who was deeply cherished by Tata, remained by his side until the end.
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