Tata Trusts Set to Revisit Neville Tata’s Appointment on February 15

The board of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) is expected to meet on February 15 to discuss and approve the appointment of Neville Tata as a trustee. If approved, it would mark an important development in the ongoing reshuffle within Tata Trusts.

This will be the third time the board has been set to consider Neville Tata’s appointment. The proposal has not been cleared in earlier attempts, keeping the decision pending for months.

Two Earlier Attempts Did Not Go Through

The first major attempt to approve Neville Tata’s entry into SRTT reportedly failed in November. The proposal could not be passed after objections were raised about how the matter was listed in the meeting agenda.

Concerns were reportedly linked to compliance and procedure, as the item was placed as a secondary agenda point instead of being treated as a main item. This objection stalled the decision.

The issue was then expected to be revisited in a meeting scheduled for January 17. However, that meeting was cancelled for reasons that were not disclosed, even though other trust meetings reportedly continued as planned. As a result, Neville Tata’s appointment remained unresolved.

Why This Appointment Matters

SRTT, along with the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT), forms the core of Tata Trusts, the philanthropic institution that plays a central role in the Tata ecosystem.

Tata Trusts holds a 66% stake in Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group. Because of this structure, trustee appointments are closely watched, as they can influence long-term governance and leadership direction within the broader group.

Board Changes Add to the Current Shuffle

The February 15 meeting comes soon after reports that SDTT trustee Pramit Jhaveri has requested to not be considered for reappointment when his term ends on February 11. Jhaveri reportedly communicated this decision on January 31.

His exit would add to the ongoing movement within both SDTT and SRTT boards.

Recent Tensions Within the Trusts

Over the past year, there have been signs of internal differences among trustees. These tensions reportedly became more visible when a former trustee opposed a key nomination to the board of Tata Sons.

The broader situation has been viewed as a shift between a newer leadership group led by Noel Tata and an older set of trustees. Neville Tata’s appointment is widely seen as part of this leadership consolidation.

Neville Tata was already appointed to SDTT in November, along with former Titan managing director Bhaskar Bhat.

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Conclusion

The February 15 meeting could finally decide whether Neville Tata joins the Sir Ratan Tata Trust as a trustee. With ongoing board exits, governance reshuffles, and past procedural hurdles, the decision is likely to be closely followed, given Tata Trusts’ influence over Tata Sons and the wider Tata Group.

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