board appointments
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran's Tenure Extended Until 2032: Breaking Retirement Policy Tradition
Oct 13, 2025 12:17 pm CST
N Chandrasekaran will continue as Tata Sons Chairman until 2032, extending beyond the company's standard retirement age of 65. This strategic decision by Tata Trusts emphasizes leadership continuity while the organization faces internal conflicts over governance and board appointments.
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.
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.