Speaking of his family, Ratan Tata’s youngest brother, Jimmy Naval Tata, is known for leading a life far removed from the public eye.

From Ratan Tata to Manmohan Singh, last year India bid farewell to many eminent dignitaries who played key roles in shaping the nation’s journey across various spheres. Industrialist-philanthropist Ratan Tata passed away on October 9 at the age of 86. He was the Chairman of Ratan Tata Trust and Dorabji Tata Trust, two of the largest private-sector-promoted philanthropic trusts in India. He was honoured with the country’s second-highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan, in 2008. Speaking of his family, Ratan Tata’s youngest brother, Jimmy Naval Tata, is known for leading a life far removed from the public eye.

Unlike Ratan, who became a global business icon, Jimmy chose a quiet and private path. He has rarely made public appearances, and very little is known about him, as he remains completely away from the media spotlight.

In June 2023, Ratan Tata took to Instagram to share a rare black-and-white photograph of himself with his younger brother Jimmy, wishing him a happy birthday. He captioned the heartfelt post, “Those were happy days. Nothing came between us. (1945 with my brother Jimmy)” reflecting the deep and affectionate bond they share.

Despite belonging to one of India’s wealthiest and most influential families, Jimmy Tata leads a remarkably modest life. He resides in a simple 2-bedroom flat in Mumbai’s upscale Colaba area, without any display of luxury or extravagance. He has neither flashy cars nor a high-profile lifestyle. He has lived his life with simplicity. His way of living stands as a powerful reminder that true contentment and character are not defined by material wealth.

Despite his low-profile lifestyle, Jimmy Tata remains a prominent shareholder in several key Tata Group companies, including Tata Sons, TCS, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Tata Power, Indian Hotels, and Tata Chemicals.