Archive · 13 Aug 2026
TV Narendran Emerges as Frontrunner for Tata Sons Chairmanship
A big company in India called Tata Sons needs a new boss.
The current boss, N Chandrasekaran, has said he will stop after February 2027.
People are now talking about who should take over.
One person being discussed is TV Narendran, who runs Tata Steel, another company in the same group.
Narendran has worked for Tata Steel for a very long time, since 1988.
He studied engineering and business management before joining.
He helped the company grow in Southeast Asia and became the boss of Tata Steel in 2013.
The group's owners, called Tata Trusts, will have a big say in who gets the job.
The new boss will have to take care of many businesses, including Air India.
No final choice has been announced yet, and several names are still being considered.
Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran announced he will not seek another term after his tenure ends in February 2027.
Tata Steel CEO and MD TV Narendran is among the frontrunners discussed for the Tata Sons chairman role.
Tata Trusts, which hold around two-thirds of Tata Sons, are expected to play a key role in selecting the next chairman.
Narendran joined Tata Steel in 1988 and became its managing director in 2013.
The next chairman will face responsibilities including Air India, semiconductor investments, Tata Capital's growth plans, and challenges at TCS.
- Who
- TV Narendran, CEO and MD of Tata Steel, and outgoing Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran
- What
- The succession race for the chairmanship of Tata Sons, with Narendran emerging as a frontrunner
- When
- Discussions ongoing; Chandrasekaran's tenure ends in February 2027
- Where
- India, within the Tata Group conglomerate
- Why
- Chandrasekaran announced he will not seek another term, prompting a leadership transition
- Current Tata Sons Chairman
- N Chandrasekaran
- Frontrunner Candidate
- TV Narendran, CEO and MD of Tata Steel
- Narendran Joined Tata Steel
- 1988
- Became MD of Tata Steel
- 2013
- Tata Trusts Stake in Tata Sons
- Around two-thirds
- Chandrasekaran Tenure Ends
- February 2027
- Narendran Education
- National Institute of Technology, Trichy (engineering); IIM Calcutta (management)
- Key Responsibilities for Next Chairman
- Air India, semiconductor investments, Tata Capital growth plans, TCS challenges