Ratan Tata: A Teetotaler, Non-smoker, Who Choose to Stay Single

Mumbai: Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons died at age of 86 in Mumbai. India will always be indebted to his contributions in vancing Indian economy

As many have noted, Tata Group was focussing on philosophy of “From Needle to Airlines” under his leership. Ratan Tata embraced this belief throughout his life and leership, emphasizing distinction between industrialists and businessmen. This approach significantly contributed to Indian economy.

But What Do We Know About Ratan Tata’s Private Life 

revered industrialist Ratan Tata was a teetotaler, a non-smoker, who preferred to remain single all throughout his life.

Despite being one of India’s most successful businessmen, Ratan Tata, former chairman of Tata Group, never married.

Remained Single Throughout Out His Life

Although, in fact, he revealed in a candid 2011 interview that he came close to marrying several times throughout his life.

“re were so many times I came close to marriage, but it just didn’t work out,” Ratan Tata said in an interview. 

“I came close to getting married four times, and each time I backed off in fear or for one reason or anor,” he ded.

Close Relations With Extended Family

In or interviews, Ratan Tata discussed his choice to remain single, citing personal reasons for his decision. Neverless, he maintained a strong bond with his extended family and was particularly close to his relatives, especially his cousins. One notable family member is Noel Tata, a significant player in Tata Group. Noel, Ratan Tata’s half-bror, is son of Naval Tata and his second wife, Simone Tata.

In his conversations with journalists and investors, Tata was always soft-spoken, sophisticated, and exceptionally courteous, while always being mindful of his identity.

He h a deep affection for pets, particularly dogs, and Bombay House, hequarters of Tata Group, offered a kennel and food for stray dogs in area.

Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata died at a Mumbai hospital late on Wednesday night.

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran, in a statement, confirmed death of Tata, and described him as his "friend, mentor and guide".

For past few days, he was mitted to Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai.