Chandrasekaran's Tata Sons reappointment stalled as Noel Tata flags BigBasket, Air India losses

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran's reappointment is on hold after trustee Noel Tata raised concerns over unresolved issues, including losses at BigBasket and Air India, the SP Group exit framework, and the listing question. The board reconvenes June 12 to decide.

— Source publishedMon, 1 Jun, 2026, 08:01 IST·First seen Mon, 1 Jun, 2026, 08:18 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Chandrasekaran's reappointment as Tata Sons chairman is on hold after Noel Tata flagged unresolved issues including BigBasket and Air India losses, SP Group

Key facts

  • 66%
  • 18%
  • May 26
  • June 12

Why this matters

The deferred reappointment signals trustee-level scrutiny over capital allocation and exit frameworks, potentially reshaping the deal calculus for any Tata-linked M&A, divestiture, or listing in the coming quarters.