Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Simone Tata, Tata Family Matriarch, Passes Away
Simone Tata, a well-known businesswoman and philanthropist, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the age of 95.
She was the mother of Noel Tata and the stepmother of Ratan Tata.
Simone Tata started her career with Lakmé, a cosmetics company, and later became its chairperson.
She also founded Trent, a fashion retail company, after selling Lakmé to Hindustan Unilever.
Many family members, friends, and business associates attended her funeral in Mumbai.
She is remembered for her contributions to business and her philanthropic work.
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, the founder of Biocon, paid tribute to Simone Tata, calling her a 'shero' and a 'doyen of women business leaders.'
The Tata Group also acknowledged her significant impact on the cosmetics and retail sectors in India.
Simone Tata, mother of Noel Tata and stepmother of Ratan Tata, passed away at 95.
She was a successful businesswoman, chairing Lakmé and founding Trent.
Her funeral was held at the Cathedral of the Holy Name in Mumbai.
Attendees included prominent business figures like Shapoor Mistry and Nadir Godrej.
She is survived by her son, daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren.
- Who
- Simone Tata, mother of Noel Tata and stepmother of Ratan Tata
- What
- Passed away at the age of 95
- When
- Friday, December 5, 2025, with funeral on Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- After complications linked to Parkinson’s disease
- Name
- Simone Tata
- Age
- 95
- Date of Death
- Friday, December 5, 2025
- Cause of Death
- Complications linked to Parkinson’s disease
- Survivors
- Son Noel Tata, daughter-in-law Aloo Mistry, grandchildren Neville, Maya, and Leah
- Notable Roles
- Chairperson of Lakmé, Founder of Trent
- Funeral Location
- Cathedral of the Holy Name, Mumbai
Sources
Mumbai bids adieu to Simone Tata, mother of Tata Trusts chair Noel
Simone Tata Funeral: Family Members & Friends Gather At Colaba Church To Pay Tribute To Ratan Tata's Stepmother | Video
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw mourns Simone Tata, calls her a trailblazing icon of Indian industry
