What is the status of Venu Srinivasan's reappointment as a Tata Trusts trustee?

Venu Srinivasan has been unanimously reappointed as a trustee of Tata Trusts for life.

What is the uncertainty surrounding Mehli Mistry's renewal as a Tata Trusts trustee?

There are differing opinions on whether Mehli Mistry's renewal as a Tata Trusts trustee is automatic or requires unanimous approval from the trustees.

How much stake does Tata Trusts hold in Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group?

Tata Trusts holds a 66% stake in Tata Sons, the holding company of the 156-year-old Tata Group.

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Tata Trusts Faces Internal Divisions Over Trustee Renewals

22 Oct

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Venu Srinivasan unanimously reappointed as Tata Trusts trustee for life
Mehli Mistry's renewal as trustee uncertain amid internal divisions
Tata Trusts holds 66% stake in Tata Sons, the Tata Group's holding company

Tata Trusts Faces Internal Divisions Over Trustee Renewals

As of October 22, 2025, Tata Trusts, the umbrella body overseeing several charitable trusts, has unanimously reappointed Venu Srinivasan, the chairman emeritus of TVS Group, as a trustee for life. However, the focus now shifts to the reappointment of Mehli Mistry, whose term is set to expire on October 28, 2025, with opinions divided on whether his continuation is automatic or requires unanimous approval from the trustees.

The reappointment of Srinivasan comes amid reports of a vertical split within Tata Trusts, with one faction said to align with Noel Tata, who took over as chairman following Ratan Tata's death, and the other comprising those seen as loyalists of the former doyen. This internal division within the organization has raised questions about the upcoming decision regarding Mehli Mistry's renewal.