The N Chandrasekaran Tata Sons extension decision has been put on hold after differences were reported within the board of Tata Sons. The development came out on February 24 and has created strong interest in the business community.
Why Was the Decision Deferred?
According to reports, Noel Tata, chairman of Tata Trusts, did not agree with extending the tenure of Natarajan Chandrasekaran. He reportedly raised concerns about losses in some of the group’s new businesses.
However, other board members supported Chandrasekaran. They said that losses are common in new and growing projects and that such investments take time to give profits.
After the disagreement, Chandrasekaran suggested delaying the decision so that all members could discuss the matter and reach a common understanding. Reports also say Noel Tata asked for a written assurance that Tata Sons would not go for a public listing.
Leadership and Past Approval
Last year, the board had approved Chandrasekaran’s third term until February 2027. He has been leading Tata Sons since 2017, after replacing Cyrus Mistry. Earlier, he was the CEO of Tata Consultancy Services.
Tata Sons Financial Performance
The discussion around the N Chandrasekaran Tata Sons extension comes at a time of mixed financial results. Tata Sons reported a 24% increase in revenue in FY25, reaching Rs 5.92 lakh crore. But its net profit fell by 17% to Rs 28,898 crore.
In the last five years, the group has almost doubled its revenue and more than tripled its profit and market value. The company has also invested Rs 5.5 lakh crore in future projects.
Tata Trusts owns 66% of Tata Sons, which gives it strong influence in major decisions.
After the news, shares of Tata Investment Corporation fell 3.2% to Rs 666.2 on the NSE.
The final decision on the N Chandrasekaran Tata Sons extension is expected after further talks between board members.
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