From its humble beginning in a Navsari village, the Tata Group’s saga is full of risky ventures, bold bets, and opportunistic windfalls—from the opium wars to profits made during the American Civil War.
As if pulled by destiny into tests of resilience and vision, the group now spans numerous continents, weathering yet another storm—this time in its boardroom.
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Before delving into this rich and complex history that has shaped the Tata story, it is essential to understand the latest crisis shaking the group to its core.
MISTRY VS TATA
A fierce power struggle has erupted within Tata Trusts, the charitable network created by the Tata family which owns about 66% of Tata Sons—the main holding company of the vast Tata empire.
At the centre of this conflict is a clash between Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata and a faction of trustees led by Mehli Mistry, an ally of the influential Shapoorji Pallonji fami
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