Simone Tata, 95, mother of Noel Tata and stepmother of former Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata, passed away on Friday morning, December 5, at the age of 95. She had been recovering from an illness and was brought to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital earlier this August after receiving initial treatment at King’s Hospital in Dubai.

Simone Tata is survived by her son Noel, his wife Aloo Mistry, and grandchildren Neville, Maya and Leah.

Simone Tata's impact on Indian business

Simone Tata's impact on Indian business and the Tata legacy is unmatched. A visionary entrepreneur, she transformed Lakmé into a leading cosmetics brand, managing its growth and subsequent sale to Hindustan Unilever in the 1990s.

Who was Simone Tata?

Born in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1930, Simone first visited India

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