Several Tata Group stocks came under pressure during Monday’s trading session as the dispute between Tata Trusts and Tata Sons intensified over the reappointment of Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran. Investors are also watching developments around possible legal action and the future listing plans of Tata Sons.
Tata Stocks Decline in Early Trade
As of 12:24 PM IST on September 21, Tata Capital was down nearly 3 per cent at ₹341, while Tata Power declined 2.5 per cent to ₹365.55. Tata Investment Corporation slipped 2.3 per cent to ₹685.90, and Tata Technologies fell 2.2 per cent to ₹707.
Tata Elxsi dropped 2 per cent to ₹3,268 and touched a fresh 52-week low. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles declined around 1 per cent to ₹301, while Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles also fell 1 per cent.
Tata Communications was lower by 1.5 per cent at ₹1,746.80, while Tata Teleservices declined 1.4 per cent to ₹35.25.
The broader weakness was not seen across every Tata counter. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a major Nifty 50 constituent, traded higher by nearly 1 per cent at ₹2,122.50 on the NSE.
Why Tata Trusts and Tata Sons Are Disagreeing
The latest dispute centres on the reappointment of N Chandrasekaran as Tata Sons Chairman. The Tata Sons board approved another five-year term for him at its September 17 meeting through a 4:1 vote.
Tata Trusts later said that one of its two nominee directors had voted against the proposal. According to the Trusts, the board nevertheless proceeded with the reappointment by relying on a casting vote.
Tata Trusts, which owns around 66 per cent of Tata Sons, has challenged the validity of the decision. The Trusts maintain that Tata Sons’ Articles of Association require affirmative support from a majority of the directors nominated by the Trusts.
Since one of the two Trust-nominated directors opposed the reappointment, Tata Trusts argues that the required condition was not fulfilled. It also disputes the use of a chairman’s casting vote to override that requirement.
Tata Sons Listing Issue Adds to Uncertainty
The leadership dispute comes at a time when Tata Sons is also facing renewed attention over its proposed public listing.
The Reserve Bank of India has rejected Tata Sons’ request to surrender its registration and continue operating as a private company. The development has again brought the future structure and ownership of the Tata Group’s holding company into focus.
With disagreements continuing over Chandrasekaran’s reappointment, governance arrangements and the listing process, Tata Group stocks could remain sensitive to further developments and announcements.
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