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IN PHOTOS: Simone Tata’s passing draws outpouring of homage in Mumbai

Updated On: 06 December, 2025 02:05 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Mourners gathered at the Cathedral of the Holy Name in Colaba, Mumbai, on Monday to pay their respects to Simone Tata — mother of Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata and stepmother of Ratan Tata — who passed away yesterday. (PICS/SHADAB KHAN)

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Simone Tata, the pioneering business leader known for shaping Lakmé into India’s iconic beauty brand and establishing the base for fashion retail through the Westside chain, passed away on Friday at the age of 95. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN

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Simone Tata, the pioneering business leader known for shaping Lakmé into India’s iconic beauty brand and establishing the base for fashion retail through the Westside chain, passed away on Friday at the age of 95. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN
She had been recovering from an illness and was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital

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She had been recovering from an illness and was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital

She is survived by her son Noel Tata, daughter-in-law Aloo Mistry, and grandchildren Neville, Maya and Leah

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She is survived by her son Noel Tata, daughter-in-law Aloo Mistry, and grandchildren Neville, Maya and Leah

Born Simone Naval Dunoyer in Geneva, Switzerland, she first visited India as a tourist in 1953

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Born Simone Naval Dunoyer in Geneva, Switzerland, she first visited India as a tourist in 1953

She married Naval H. Tata in 1955 and began her professional journey with the Tata Group in the early 1960s

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She married Naval H. Tata in 1955 and began her professional journey with the Tata Group in the early 1960s

The Tata Group honoured her legacy, noting her role in building Lakmé, founding the Westside retail chain, and guiding key philanthropic initiatives like the Sir Ratan Tata Institute. The statement added that her positivity and resilience touched many lives and wished her eternal peace

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The Tata Group honoured her legacy, noting her role in building Lakmé, founding the Westside retail chain, and guiding key philanthropic initiatives like the Sir Ratan Tata Institute. The statement added that her positivity and resilience touched many lives and wished her eternal peace

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