Mehli Mistry challenges Noel Tata's ₹1.42 cr Tata Sons fee, seeks return to Trusts

In an affidavit before the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner, Mehli Mistry questioned Noel Tata's ₹1.42 crore annual commission from Tata Sons and Vijay Singh's ₹20.1 crore payout, demanding the sums be redirected to Tata Trusts. The filing also flags conflict-of-interest concerns around trustee Venu Srinivasan, escalating the boardroom rift at India's largest conglomerate.

— Source publishedTue, 9 Jun, 2026, 05:40 IST·First seen Tue, 9 Jun, 2026, 05:43 IST·Source Mint

What happened

Mehli Mistry filed affidavit before Maharashtra Charity Commissioner questioning Noel Tata's ₹1.42 crore annual commission from Tata Sons, demanding it be

Key facts

  • 1.42 crore
  • 20.1 crore

Why this matters

Heightened scrutiny on trustee compensation and conflicts at India's largest conglomerate raises the bar for governance diligence in any Tata-adjacent partnership or transaction.

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