Sat Oct 26 11:45:43 UTC 2024: 1. **Ratan Tata’s Passing**: Ratan Tata, the honorary chairman of Tata Group, passed away this month.

2. **Care for Pet**: Before his death, he ensured lifelong care for his pet dog, Tito, who will be looked after by his longtime cook, Rajan Shaw.

3. **Love for Animals**: Ratan Tata was known for his love for dogs, often advocating for the welfare of stray dogs on social media.

4. **Estimated Wealth**: He left behind an estimated wealth of ₹10,000 crore, which he distributed among various beneficiaries in his will, including foundations and family members.

5. **Beneficiaries**: His will includes allocations for his brother, Jimmy Tata, half-sisters Shireen and Dina Jejeebhoy, and domestic staff members, including his butler, Subbiah.

6. **Property and Assets**: Ratan Tata’s assets include a 2,000 square-foot beachfront bungalow in Alibaug, a two-story house on Juhu Tara Road in Mumbai, and ₹350 crore in fixed deposits.

7. **Shareholdings**: His 0.83% share in Tata Sons and holdings in Tata Motors and other Tata companies will be transferred to the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation.

8. **Inheritance**: A quarter-acre property on Juhu beach was inherited from his father and has been unused for over two decades, with discussions about its sale ongoing.

9. **Residence**: The Halekai House in Colaba, where he lived until his passing, is owned by a Tata Sons subsidiary, which will determine its future.

10. **Luxury Cars**: Ratan Tata’s collection of 20-30 luxury cars remains at his residence and the future of these vehicles is also under discussion, with possible options including acquisition by a Pune museum for exhibition or auction.

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