Big battle breaks out: Tata Trusts call reappointment of Chandrasekaran as chairman 'illegal'

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What happened

Tata Trusts has declared N Chandrasekaran's reappointment as Tata Sons chairman illegal.

The Trusts argue the board resolution is a legal nullity due to Noel Tata's opposition.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:19:42 UTC.

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  1. Tata Sons reverses course, reappoints Chandrasekaran as chairman for another 5 yrs

  2. Big battle breaks out: Tata Trusts call reappointment of Chandrasekaran as chairman 'illegal'

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