Ratan Tata Bequeaths ₹500 Crore to Longtime Associate Mohini Mohan Dutta

The late industrialist's will reveals a surprising inheritance for a trusted associate of over six decades, raising questions within close circles.

Ratan Tata's recently opened will names Mohini Mohan Dutta, an entrepreneur from Jamshedpur, as the beneficiary of over ₹500 crore in residual assets.
Dutta, who co-owned Stallion travel agency before its merger with Taj Services in 2013, had a six-decade-long association with Tata.
The relationship between Tata and Dutta began when they met in Jamshedpur at the Dealers' Hostel when Tata was 24 years old.
Dutta's presence at Tata's funeral in October 2024 and his invitation to Tata's birth anniversary celebration in December 2024 highlight their close bond.
The majority of Ratan Tata's wealth has been directed towards philanthropy through the Ratan Tata Endowment Trust and Foundation, reflecting his lifelong commitment to charitable causes.