Late Ratan Tata and Shantanu Naidu shared a very loving bond. Shantanu was rewarded for his loyalty; his name is highlighted in the late industrialist’s will. Shantanu Naidu, Ratan Tata’s advisor and executive assistant, whose name appears in the will further reveals the mentor-mentee relationship that developed between them.
According to reports, Ratan Tata has mentioned his family members, loyal employees, pet dog Tito, friend Shantanu Naidu, and charity in his will worth more than Rs 10,000 crore. Ratan Tata, who died earlier this month at the age of 86, made an extraordinary provision for Tito, requesting “unlimited care” for his beloved pet.
Shantanu Naidu and Ratan Tata share a very loving bond, this friendship will always be an example. Naidu remained with Ratan Tata till his last days, always with him in every time of need. He was his companion in good and bad times. In the will, Ratan Tata has left a stake in Shantanu Naidu’s startup ‘Goodfellows’. Along with this, his loan taken for studies has also been waived.
Shantanu is the youngest manager of Tata Trust along with being Ratan Tata’s trusted assistant. His friendship with Tata started in 2014. When Shantanu made reflective collars to protect stray dogs from being hit by cars at night. Impressed by this initiative of Shantanu, Tata invited him to work for him. He helped Shantanu in every way.
According to reports, the properties of late industrialist Ratan Tata include a 2,000 square feet beach bungalow in Alibaug, a 2-storey residence at Juhu Tara Road in Mumbai, and FDs worth more than Rs 350 crore. Ratan Tata’s properties also include a 0.83 percent stake in Tata Sons, the holding company of the $165 billion Tata Group.
Shantanu Naidu’s deep bond with Ratan Tata was more than just professional; it was a heartfelt connection that spanned nearly a decade, marked by mentorship, trust, and genuine friendship. The highlighting of Ratan Tata’s friend Shantanu Naidu’s name in his will itself shows how close he was to him.
