Tata Sons
BJP Receives 83% of Tata Group-Backed Electoral Trust Funding During 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
Dec 03, 2025 04:39 pm CST
During the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP received Rs 757 crore (83%) of the total Rs 914 crore distributed by the Tata Group-backed Progressive Electoral Trust to 10 political parties. Meanwhile, Congress received just 8.4% (Rs 77.3 crore), highlighting the significant shift in political funding through electoral trusts following the Supreme Court's ban on electoral bonds.
Neville Tata Appointed as Trustee of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust: Strategic Leadership Transition in India's Largest Conglomerate
Nov 12, 2025 10:22 am CST
Noel Tata's 32-year-old son Neville Tata has been appointed as a trustee of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, which holds nearly 28% ownership in Tata Sons. This strategic appointment follows recent leadership changes within the Tata Trusts structure and includes additional appointments of industry veterans Bhaskar Bhat and Venu Srinivasan, signaling significant governance developments in India's largest conglomerate.
Mehli Mistry Steps Down from Tata Trusts: "Nobody Bigger Than Institution" Quote Honors Ratan Tata's Legacy
Nov 05, 2025 01:09 am CST
Mehli Mistry has officially announced his departure from Tata Trusts after his trusteeship was not renewed, citing Ratan Tata's principle that "Nobody is bigger than the institution it serves." The exit comes amid reported factional disagreements within the trust that oversees 66% of Tata Sons, revealing governance tensions in one of India's most prestigious business conglomerates. Mistry, cousin of the late Cyrus Mistry, emphasized his commitment to preserving the organization's reputation and ethical governance standards established by Ratan Tata.
Mehli Mistry Challenges Tata Trusts' Decision: Inside the Power Struggle at India's Largest Corporate Group
Nov 03, 2025 01:37 pm CST
Mehli Mistry has taken legal action by approaching the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner after being voted out of the Tata Trusts board. This move intensifies the ongoing power struggle within the organization that controls 66% of Tata Sons, potentially impacting the stability and strategic decisions of India's largest corporate conglomerate valued at approximately Rs 25 lakh crore.
Air India Seeks $1.14 Billion Financial Aid from Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines Amid Crisis
Oct 31, 2025 02:34 pm CST
Air India is reportedly requesting Rs 10,000 crore ($1.14 billion) in financial assistance from Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines to address challenges including losses from Pakistan's airspace restrictions and the aftermath of the Ahmedabad crash. The airline aims to upgrade systems and develop in-house engineering capabilities while continuing to improve safety practices following the AAIB's preliminary investigation into the tragic Boeing 787 accident.
Tata Trusts Leadership Crisis: Mehli Mistry Loses Board Position in Escalating Power Struggle
Oct 28, 2025 05:05 pm CST
A significant leadership crisis has emerged at Tata Trusts as Mehli Mistry was voted off the board by key trustees Noel Tata, Venu Srinivasan, and Vijay Singh. This power struggle within the organization that controls 66% of Tata Sons threatens corporate stability and may lead to legal challenges. The conflict intensified following disagreements over board appointments and concerns about decision-making transparency, prompting high-level government intervention to preserve the stability of the Rs 25 lakh crore conglomerate.
Tata Trusts Reappoints Venu Srinivasan as Lifetime Trustee; Decision on Mehli Mistry Pending Amid Organizational Rifts
Oct 21, 2025 08:44 pm CST
Tata Trusts has unanimously reappointed Venu Srinivasan as a lifetime trustee while facing internal divisions as Mehli Mistry's term nears expiration on October 28. This development follows the appointment of Noel Tata as chairman after Ratan Tata's passing, creating apparent factions within the organization that controls 66% of Tata Sons, the holding company for the 156-year-old Tata Group's 400 companies.
Tata Trusts Holds Cordial Board Meeting Amid Growing Governance Tensions at Tata Sons
Oct 10, 2025 09:55 pm CST
Tata Trusts conducted a routine board meeting focused on charitable activities amid growing internal tensions regarding board appointments at Tata Sons. The dispute stems from disagreement over director reappointments following policy changes implemented after Ratan Tata's passing, highlighting governance challenges within India's most valuable conglomerate that controls approximately 400 companies.
Boardroom Turmoil at Tata Group: Trustee Removal Signals New Era in India's Largest Conglomerate
Oct 10, 2025 04:54 pm CST
Internal discord at Tata Trusts has emerged following the unprecedented removal of Vice Chairman Vijay Singh from the Tata Sons board, revealing power struggles within India's $180-billion conglomerate. The conflict centers on board appointments, business direction, and minority shareholder management, raising concerns about corporate governance in India's most respected business group.
Internal Power Struggle Threatens Stability at Tata Trusts: Trustees Divided Over Board Appointments and Governance
Oct 08, 2025 01:24 am CST
A significant power struggle has emerged within Tata Trusts, which controls India's $180 billion Tata conglomerate through its 66% stake in Tata Sons. The conflict centers around board appointments with trustees divided into two factions—one led by Chairman Noel Tata and another by Mehli Mistry. The dispute escalated after four trustees rejected the reappointment of former defense secretary Vijay Singh to the Tata Sons board, raising concerns about the future governance of India's most valuable business group.