Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Tata Trusts: Khambata Denies 'Coup', Calls for Unity
Darius Khambata, a senior trustee of Tata Trusts, has denied claims that a September meeting was a planned 'coup'.
He says it was just a routine review.
There were disagreements, but no secret plot.
Khambata warns about the possible impact of SPG's exit and calls for unity among trustees.
Darius J. Khambata rejects 'coup' allegations over September 11 meeting
Meeting was routine annual review, focused on Trusts' representation on Tata Sons board
Khambata admits disagreements but denies secret plot
He warns about potential impact of SPG's exit on Tata Sons and Trusts' control
Khambata calls for unity among Trustees, acknowledges Mistry's dedication
- Who
- Darius J. Khambata, senior advocate and longtime Tata Trusts trustee
- What
- Denied 'coup' allegations over September 11 meeting, called for unity among trustees
- When
- November 10, 2025
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To clarify the purpose of the September 11 meeting and call for unity among trustees
Khambata's Stance
Mistry's Stance (implied)
Purpose of September 11 Meeting
Khambata's Stance
Routine annual review
Mistry's Stance (implied)
Implied as a 'coup' by Mistry's departure
- Meeting Date
- September 11, 2025
- Trustees Involved
- Darius J. Khambata, Mehli Mistry, others
- Tata Sons Board Nominees After Meeting
- Noel Tata and Venu Srinivasan
- SPG's Stake in Tata Sons
- 18.37 percent
- Potential Impact of SPG's Exit
- Public listing of Tata Sons, possible change in Trusts' control
Sources
Darius Khambata Rejects ‘Coup’ Allegations Over September 11 Meeting, Calls Accusations Absurd As Tata Trusts Continue Internal Rift
Insinuations of a coup “absurd”, Darius Khambata informs Tata Trusts board in letter
