In the wake of the ongoing rift within Tata Trusts , Ratan Tata ’s half-sisters Shireen Jejeebhoy and Deanna Jejeebhoy have spoken to Mint, shedding light on how Tata consciously insulated personal relationships from professional decisions.

“He never did,” Deanna told Mint, when asked if Ratan Tata had ever considered family members for roles in the Tata Trusts. “He took great care to ensure his decisions were never influenced by personal relationships.”

Even in matters as sensitive as family, Ratan Tata drew a sharp line between affection and administration. The late chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, who passed away in October of last year at the age of 86, was known for his warmth and humility, but also for an uncompromising sense of propriety when it came to governance.

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