Ratan Tata, Noel Tata related to Tata Group founder Jamshedji Tata? New book claims their father was…

Ratan Tata, the legendary industrialist who dedicated much of his fortune to philanthropic efforts and provided for his family, made a unique decision regarding some of his most prized possessions. Among the items specifically designated in his will, three were a pistol, a shotgun, and a rifle. These firearms, which Tata rarely used despite holding one of India’s oldest gun licenses, were handed down to Mehli Mistry, a close friend and trusted business confidant.

The firearms carried significant value in Ratan Tata’s life, as they were gifted or inherited from people who played pivotal roles in Tata’s life. One of the weapons is believed to have been presented to him by Sumant Moolgaokar, who preceded Tata as chairman of Tata Motors.

Moolgaokar, known for his fondness for hunting before wildlife protection laws were enacted, had shared a deep bond with Tata. Out of other two firearms one was inherited from Tata’s father, Naval Tata, and the second from JRD Tata, the long-serving and influential chairman of the Tata Group. These items served as symbols of Ratan Tata’s deep personal connection to these figures.