The differences among the trustees of Tata Trusts had no impact on the reappointment of Venu Srinivasan on the board of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT), which along with Sir Ratan Tata Trusts holds over 51% stake in Tata Sons . The decision was taken unanimously.

While the focus now shifts to the reappointment of Mehli Mistry, whose term ends on October 28, sources familiar with the developments said that is also expected to be a smooth affair. Both will become trustees for life in accordance with a resolution passed in a board meeting on October 17 last year.

While their reappointment should come as an immediate relief in the backdrop of simmering tension between the two groups in Tata Trusts, the real war — that of selection of new members on the Tata Sons board — is going to be a tr

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