Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Neville Tata to Join Sir Ratan Tata Trust Board
Neville Tata, the 32-year-old son of Noel Tata, is likely to join the board of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust.
This move is seen as a way to strengthen Noel Tata's influence and mark a change in leadership within the Tata group.
Neville is already a trustee of several other Tata Trusts and leads Star Bazaar.
Meanwhile, the term of Pramit Jhaveri, a trustee of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, is ending soon.
There have been some disagreements among the trustees, especially after Ratan Tata's death in October 2024.
The government has also made some changes to the rules about trustees, which might affect the Tata Trusts.
Neville Tata, aged 32, is set to join the board of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust.
This move is seen as a generational transition and a strengthening of Noel Tata's influence.
Neville currently leads Star Bazaar and is a trustee of multiple Tata Trusts.
Pramit Jhaveri's term as a trustee of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust is ending on February 11.
Recent changes in trustee rules and internal disagreements have affected the Tata Trusts' governance.
- Who
- Neville Tata, Noel Tata, Pramit Jhaveri, Jehangir HC Jehangir, Darius Khambata
- What
- Neville Tata's potential induction into the Sir Ratan Tata Trust board
- When
- Meeting scheduled for later this week, Pramit Jhaveri's term ends on February 11
- Where
- India, specifically Maharashtra
- Why
- To strengthen Noel Tata's influence and mark generational transition within the Tata group
- Neville Tata's Age
- 32
- Neville Tata's Current Role
- Leads Star Bazaar, trustee of multiple Tata Trusts
- Pramit Jhaveri's Term End Date
- February 11
- Trusts' Stake in Tata Sons
- Over 51%
- Ratan Tata's Death
- October 2024
- Ordinance Restricting Perpetual Trustees
- Maharashtra Public Trusts (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025
- Jehangir HC Jehangir's Role
- Lifetime trustee at Sir Ratan Tata Trust
- Darius Khambata's Term Status
- Expected for renewal later this year