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.