Who is Maya Tata? Why is everyone talking about her after Ratan Tata’s death?

India is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved industrialists, Ratan Tata, who passed away on October 9 at the age of 86. He spent his final moments in the intensive care unit at Breach Candy Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, philanthropy, and visionary leadership. At the same time, attention has now shifted toward the future leadership of the Tata Group.
While the Tata Group is already governed by a new generation of Tata family leaders, the spotlight has now fallen on three potential successors, Maya Tata, Leah Tata, and Neville Tata. Among them, Maya Tata has emerged as a prominent figure in discussions about the company’s future. 
Who Is Maya Tata?
At just 34 years old, Maya brings a wealth of experience and a strong educational background, having studied at Bayes Business School and Warwick University she is ready to take the lead with her business skills.
Maya has already made significant contributions to the Tata Group, having worked in the Tata Digital and Tata Opportunities Fund. She was personally endorsed by her late uncle, Ratan Tata, alongside Leah and Neville Tata, as a key leader for the future,according to the media reports. 
She had also launched the Tata Neu app that caught the attention of business people. Maya Tata has also served on the board of the Tata Medical Centre Trust, which oversees the renowned cancer hospital in Kolkata. This involvement in philanthropy also reflects the core values she carries from the Tata family.
Maya Tata Family Legacy Of Business
Maya Tata is the daughter of Aloo Mistry and Noel Tata, both of whom have deep ties to the Tata Group. Aloo Mistry, her mother, is the sister of Cyrus Mistry, the former chairman of the Tata Group. The Mistry family has close ties with the TATA family. Maya’s aunt, Rohiqa Mistry is a wife of the late Cyrus Mistry and currently also one of India’s wealthiest women, with a net worth of ₹56,000 crore.
Considering her strong family connections, impressive educational credentials, and business experience, Maya Tata is seen as a capable successor to Ratan Tata’s leadership. As the Tata Group continues to evolve, people are keen to know whether Maya, Leah, or Neville Tata will take up the reins of this prestigious ₹3,800 crore empire. People still want to see the values of innovation, integrity, and philanthropy, which Ratan Tata inculcated in the TATA group throughout his whole life, should also be carried forward by the next generation.