T. V. Narendran Named Tata International Chairman

The Tata International Board approved T. V. Narendran as Chairman and Noel N. Tata as Chairman Emeritus, effective 12 November 2026. The appointments form part of a wider transition in which Noel Tata is stepping down from the boards of six Tata Group companies on reaching 70, in line with the Group’s retirement policy for non-executive directors.

Changes at Tata Investment Corporation

Noel Tata retired as Chairman and Director of Tata Investment Corporation at the close of business on 11 November. Bahram Vakil became its Chairman on 12 November. The company also appointed Abizer Shabbir Diwanji as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director for five years, subject to shareholder approval.

Noel Tata will continue as Chairman of Tata Trusts and as a Tata Trusts nominee director on the Tata Sons board. Narendran said he would build on Tata International’s foundation, strengthen its capabilities and pursue sustainable growth. Noel Tata thanked colleagues for their contributions and wished them well.

Important Facts for Exams

• Holding-company structure: Tata Sons is the holding company and promoter of the Tata Group’s numerous affiliate companies.
• Investment instruments: Tata Investment Corporation invests in equity shares, debt instruments and equity-related securities, including in unlisted companies.
• Income sources: Tata Investment Corporation earns income from dividends, interest and profits on the sale of investments.
• Trust ownership: Tata Trusts collectively hold a 66% stake in Tata Sons, the Tata Group’s principal investment holding company and promoter.