# Chandrasekaran to step down as Tata Sons chairman after board split

2026-08-13T06:36:11+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran announced on August 12 that he will not seek reappointment when his term ends on February 20, 2027. He cited the lack of unanimous board support for a five-year extension. The proposal failed after Noel Tata, chairman of the Tata Trusts which own 66% of Tata Sons, opposed it, seeking a clearer roadmap for new businesses including Air India, which reported a loss of Rs 22,238 crore in FY26. Tata Trusts have initiated the process to set up a selection committee for a successor. The group's listed companies lost $4.5 billion in market value after the announcement. Chandrasekaran, who led the group since 2017, oversaw major acquisitions including Air India and large investments in semiconductors and electronics. His tenure also saw consolidation of group companies. The succession process now puts focus on Noel Tata, who chairs Tata Trusts and had earlier raised concerns about the performance of new ventures. The board has six directors, including Chandrasekaran, Noel Tata, and independent members.

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