Quick Info
| Profession | Businesswoman |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/03/1930 |
| Age | 95 years (died on 05, Dec, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Date of Death | 05/12/2025 |
Latest News about Simone Tata
05/12/2025
Simone Tata died in Mumbai at the age of 95. Reports described her as a Swiss-born Indian businesswoman who helped build Lakmé into a major Indian cosmetics brand and later founded Trent Limited, which developed the Westside retail chain. She was also known as the stepmother of Ratan Tata and the mother of Noel Tata.
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Bio/Wiki
| Simone Naval Tata (née Dunoyer) was a Swiss-born Indian businesswoman and a member of the Tata family. | |
| She played a significant role in building Lakmé Cosmetics and founded Trent Limited. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Graduate |
|---|---|
| College/University | Geneva University |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1955 |
Relationships & More
| Husband | Naval Tata |
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| Children | |
| Family Tree | Refer to Tata Family Tree post |
Family
| Spouse | Naval Tata |
|---|---|
| Children | Noel Tata |
| Stepson | Ratan Tata |
Career
| Founded | Trent |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Simone Tata is a renowned businesswoman of Swiss-Indian origin, distinguished for her leadership at Lakme, India’s pioneering makeup brand. | |
| 2. She became a part of Lakme in 1962, contributing significantly to its growth and prosperity. | |
| 3. Simone Tata holds the position of the senior-most member in the prestigious Tata family. | |
| 4. Notably, she founded Trent, a successful business under the Tata conglomerate. | |
| 5. During a visit to India from Switzerland in 1953, she met Naval Tata; they later married in 1955 and made Mumbai their home. | |
| 6. In 1957, Simone Tata became a mother to Noel Tata, adding another significant chapter to her life. | |
| 7. She became a part of Lakme in 1961 as a board member, contributing significantly to its growth and prosperity. | |
| 8. Lakmé was established by the Tata Group in 1952 at the suggestion of then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who wanted to reduce India's reliance on imported cosmetics. | |
| 9. The Tata Group sold Lakmé to Hindustan Unilever in 1996, and Simone Tata used the proceeds to develop the retail chain Westside under Trent. |