New Delhi, Oct 8: Senior Tata Group officials—including Noel Tata, Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Tata Trusts Vice Chairman Venu Srinivasan, and trustee Darius Khambata—met Union Ministers Amit Shah and Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Tuesday to address the escalating internal conflict within Tata Trusts, officials said.

The hour-long meeting comes amid growing tensions that threaten to destabilize the governance structure of Tata Sons, the holding company of India’s largest conglomerate.

Government’s Stern Message: “Do Whatever It Takes”

According to sources, the Union government expressed deep concern over the boardroom rift and emphasized that Tata Trusts’ significant shareholding in Tata Sons carries a “public responsibility.” Officials urged the leadership to resolve the dispute internally and discreetly, even suggesting action against trustees obstructing peace efforts. The message was clear: internal strife must not spill over into Tata Sons’ operations, which are critical to India’s economic fabric.

Boardroom Divided: Two Blocs Emerge

The conflict has split Tata Trusts into two factions. One bloc, led by Noel Tata, includes Venu Srinivasan and former Defence Secretary Vijay Singh. The opposing group comprises Mehli Mistry—linked to the Shapoorji Pallonji family, which owns 18.37% of Tata Sons—alongside trustees Pramit Jhaveri, Darius Khambata, and Jehangir.

Tensions peaked when Vijay Singh was removed as a nominated director of Tata Sons and replaced by Mehli Mistry, a move opposed by Noel Tata and Srinivasan. Reports also suggest threats to remove Srinivasan at the upcoming October 10 meeting, further intensifying the internal rift.

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Implications for Tata Group Stability

The boardroom battle raises concerns about governance, succession planning, and strategic direction within the Tata Group. With the government now involved, the resolution of this dispute will be pivotal in safeguarding the group’s legacy and investor confidence.