Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Vijay Singh to Exit Sir Ratan Tata Trust Amid Internal Differences
Vijay Singh, who is 78 years old, will leave his job as a trustee of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust on August 14.
He decided not to continue because he feels the atmosphere within the trusts has changed since Ratan Tata passed away.
There have been some disagreements among the trustees, and there are also legal issues that are being looked into.
Vijay Singh will still be a trustee of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust for another year.
The Tata Trusts own a big part of Tata Sons, which is the main company of the Tata Group.
Some people want to list Tata Sons on the stock market, but others, like the current chairman, want to keep it private.
There have been delays in meetings because of these disagreements and legal issues.
Vijay Singh, 78, will step down as a trustee of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust on August 14.
Singh decided not to seek another term due to internal differences and a changed atmosphere after Ratan Tata's death.
He will remain a trustee of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust for another year.
Internal differences among Tata Trusts trustees have been highlighted, including disagreements over the listing of Tata Sons.
Legal issues and regulatory scrutiny have led to delays in board meetings and decisions.
- Who
- Vijay Singh, Vice-Chairman of Tata Trusts
- What
- Vijay Singh to step down as trustee of Sir Ratan Tata Trust
- When
- August 14
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- Internal differences and regulatory scrutiny involving the trusts
Vijay Singh's Perspective
Tata Trusts Leadership
Future of Tata Trusts
Vijay Singh's Perspective
Vijay Singh expressed concerns about the future of the trusts after Ratan Tata's death, citing a changed atmosphere.
Tata Trusts Leadership
Noel N Tata reportedly supports keeping Tata Sons privately held, differing from Singh's public comments.
Listing of Tata Sons
Vijay Singh's Perspective
Vijay Singh supported the possible listing of Tata Sons.
Tata Trusts Leadership
Noel N Tata reportedly favors keeping Tata Sons privately held.
- Name
- Vijay Singh
- Current Position
- Vice-Chairman of Tata Trusts
- Age
- 78
- Term End Date
- August 14
- Tata Trusts Ownership
- 66% of Tata Sons
- Legal Issues
- Pending ruling on complaint concerning perpetual trustees