The board of Tata Trusts, the powerful body that controls Tata Sons, is meeting today (October 10) amid rising internal tensions. While the official agenda focuses on healthcare funding, the meeting is being closely watched for deeper signals about the future direction of the ₹25 lakh crore Tata Group.
At the heart of the turmoil is a growing divide among trustees over governance, financial oversight, and control — a conflict that now involves high-profile names like Venu Srinivasan, Noel Tata, Mehli Mistry, and even senior Union ministers.
What’s behind the friction?
The discord, according to media reports, surfaced after some trustees raised concerns over how investment decisions are being made, particularly in relation to Article 121A of Tata Sons’ Articles of Association. This cla