Thu Jan 09 20:59:59 UTC 2025: ## Tata Trusts See Next Generation Take the Reins Amidst Internal Dispute

**MUMBAI, INDIA** – The children of Noel Tata, half-brother of the late Ratan Tata, are increasingly taking on prominent roles within the Tata Group, India’s largest conglomerate. This transition, however, has sparked internal friction.

Following the October death of Ratan Tata, who built the Tata Group into a global powerhouse, his half-brother’s children – Maya, Leah, and Neville – are steadily assuming greater responsibilities within the sprawling organization. The Tata Trusts, which hold a significant 66% stake in Tata Sons (the group’s holding company), are at the heart of this shift.

The latest development sees Maya and Leah Tata appointed to the board of trustees of the Sir Ratan Tata Industrial Institute, replacing Arnaz Kotwal and Freddy Talati. This appointment has reportedly caused a rift, with Kotwal expressing dissatisfaction over the manner of her removal.

While the three siblings now hold positions on the boards of several smaller Tata Trusts, their inclusion on the boards of the two largest – the Sir Ratan Tata Trust and Allied Trusts, and the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and Allied Trusts – is still pending. This strategic move aims to integrate younger leadership into the established structure.

Leah Tata currently serves as Vice President at Indian Hotels Company, while Maya Tata has experience with Tata Opportunities Fund. Neville Tata heads the Star Bazaar hypermarket unit. All three siblings hold positions across various Tata Trusts’ philanthropic organizations.

The ongoing succession planning within the Tata Group, coupled with this internal disagreement, highlights a period of significant change for one of India’s most influential business entities.

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