File photo of Simone Tata.
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Simone Tata, 95, passed away on Friday (December 5, 2025) morning at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai after a brief illness.
In a statement Tata Sons said “Ms. Simone will always be remembered for her contribution to the growth of Lakmé as India’s leading cosmetic brand and laying the foundation for fashion retail with the Westside chain. She also guided the work of many philanthropic organisations including Sir Ratan Tata Institute.
“With her positivity and deep resolve she overcame many challenges in her life while touching many of us deeply.”
The statement also added “May her soul rest in peace and God give us the strength to overcome this loss.”
They said that the last respects will be on December 6, 2025 from 9.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. at Cathedral of the Holy Name Church, Colaba followed by a mass at 11.00 a.m.
Simone Tata was the second wife of Naval Tata and her only son Noel Tata is currently the chairman of Tata Trusts and chairman of three Tata Group companies.
The late Ratan Tata had tremendous respect for his step mother who was originally a Swiss citizen.
Published – December 05, 2025 10:08 am IST
