World-renowned Indian businessman Ratan Tata, who passed away a few weeks ago, left a large portion of his fortune to his dog.
Former chairman of India-based Tata Group Ratan Tata died on October 9 at the age of 86.
The businessman, who never married, was set to leave his fortune of over 100 million rupees ($1.1 billion) to his siblings, but the former Tata Group chairman chose to ignore his brother Jimmy Tata and half-sisters Shireen and Deanna Jejeebhoy in favor of his beloved German shepherd, Tito.
The Times of India According to the report, Tata stated that his dog, butler, general assistant and cook should each receive a large portion of his fortune. His siblings will receive only a portion of the inheritance.
Tata left a portion of his inheritance to Tito, whom he adopted five years ago after his dog of the same name passed away, on the condition that he provide “unlimited care.”
Known for his animal lover in India, Tata opened the country’s first Small Animal Hospital in Mumbai in July 2023. Tata also did not attend an award ceremony in 2018, where he was to receive an award from Prince Charles for his lifelong philanthropic work, because one of his two pet dogs was unwell.
