Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Ratan Tata's Brother Lives Simply
Jimmy Naval Tata is the younger brother of the famous businessman Ratan Tata.
Unlike his brother, Jimmy lives a very simple life.
He doesn't own a mobile phone and lives in a small flat.
He has shares in Tata companies but doesn't get involved in the business.
Jimmy is a trustee of a charity called the Sir Ratan Tata Trust.
He was last seen publicly at his brother Ratan's funeral.
Jimmy and Ratan were very close when they were young, and Jimmy used to play squash and was quite good at it.
Jimmy Naval Tata is Ratan Tata's younger brother and lives a low-profile life.
He resides in a 2-BHK flat in Colaba, Mumbai, and does not own a mobile phone.
Jimmy holds stakes in Tata Sons and other Tata companies but is not actively involved in business.
He is a trustee of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) but rarely participates in formal votes or board discussions.
Jimmy received a share in the family's Juhu property, select silver artefacts, and jewellery from Ratan Tata's will.
- Who
- Jimmy Naval Tata, Ratan Tata's younger brother
- What
- A low-profile relative of Ratan Tata who lives simply
- When
- Current information as of December 11, 2025
- Where
- Originally in a 2-BHK flat in Colaba, Mumbai; now resides in Pune
- Why
- Jimmy Tata prefers a simple lifestyle and keeps a low profile
- Name
- Jimmy Naval Tata
- Age
- 85
- Residence
- 2-BHK flat in Colaba, Mumbai (now in Pune)
- Mobile Phone
- Does not own one
- Business Involvement
- Holds stakes but not active in business
- Trustee Role
- Trustee of Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT)
- Shares in Tata Sons
- 3,262 shares
- Last Public Appearance
- October 11, 2024, at Ratan Tata's funeral