Ratan Tata has died: A look at his extended family | Latest News India

Ratan Tata, a major figure in Indian business and philanthropy, died on October 9 at the age of 86. His legacy is carried on by his family, many of whom play prominent roles in business and various industries.

The Tata family has been a driving force behind several important ventures and its members continue to play important roles in various sectors.

His death is considered a great loss to the Tata family and the country as people remember him for his vision, kindness and role in India's development.

The Tata family is one of India's most influential business dynasties and is known for founding and growing the Tata Group into a global conglomerate.

Rooted in the pioneering spirit of Nusserwanji Tata, who transitioned from priesthood to entrepreneur, the Tata family is considered a driving force behind many transformative ventures.

Ratan Tata, who died a bachelor, leaves behind many members of his extended family whose names were mentioned in the announcement of his demise.

Here is a look at Ratan Tata's family members

1. Simone Tata, Ratan Tata's stepmother, is a French-Swiss Catholic who married Naval Tata in 1955 and settled in Mumbai. She is a former managing director of Lakme and chairwoman of Trent, a Tata company. Simone is credited with overseeing the sale of Lakme to Hindustan Unilever and using the funds to expand Trent. She is also the mother of Noel Tata, the current chairman of Trent, which runs the Westside retail chain.
2. Jimmy Tata, Ratan Tata's younger brother who is known for his privacy and simple lifestyle. The second child of Naval Tata and Soonoo Commissariat. He lives in a modest two-bedroom apartment in Colaba and was once described as an excellent squash player.
3. Noel Tata, Ratan's half-brother, runs Trent while his wife Aloo is the daughter of Pallonji Mistry of Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Aloo's brother Cyrus Mistry succeeded Ratan as chairman of Tata Sons but was later ousted. There was speculation that Noel could succeed Ratan Tata, but N Chandrasekaran was finally chosen.
4. Ratan Tata's half-sisters, Shireen and Deanna Jejeebhoy, come from their mother Soonoo's second marriage to Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy. Information about her other sister, Geeta, remains unknown.
5. Noel Tata's daughters, Leah and Maya, are both involved in Tata's businesses. Leah works with the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), while Maya, reportedly a favorite of Ratan Tata, has played an important role in the launch of the Tata Neu app.
6. Noel's son Neville married Manasi Kirloskar and they have two children, Jamset Tata and Tiana Tata. Neville focuses on Trent's Zudio brand, while Manasi is involved in Kirloskar businesses.
7. Leah, Maya and Neville have reportedly been appointed trustees of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust, which will look after the Tata family's philanthropic efforts.