JD Tata Started a Tradition in Bombay House

JRD Tata Started a tradition in Bombay House

JRD Tata was the chairman of TATA Group during the time period of 1938-1988 (50 years) and during his leadership, TATA Group was flourished like anything. The TATA Group was transformed from 14 enterprises to 95 enterprises conglomerate during his leadership.

The entire $ 70 Billion TATA Group is operated from Bombay House, near Flora Fountain in Mumbai.

The stray dogs that live in and around Bombay House have been allowed free entry into the building since the days of JRD Tata, who instructed his staff to allow the dogs take shelter in the building from rain and sunshine. Since then the dogs have not been turned away. JRD was known to be very particular about little things at Bombay House, often switching off lights that were not needed as he left late at night.

There are six dogs in all that enjoy the patronage of Bombay House. The eldest is 12 years old and the youngest is nine months old. They all have names given by the security guards and are fed daily. The dogs get all the regular vaccines and a vet is called whenever needed. Once a week, the dogs are given a bath and cleaned by an external agency. At night, the dogs sleep at the gate of the building under the small canopy and follow the guards around it during their rounds.

This was the tradition started by JRD Tata and the current chairman of TATA Sons, Ratan Tata is also a dog lover. He has his two Alsatian dogs – Tango and Tito.