Tata Sons board reviews turnaround for BigBasket, 1mg, Croma as Air India loss hits $2.8B

Tata Sons board examined capital allocation across loss-making Tata Digital units BigBasket, 1mg and Croma alongside Air India's $2.8B FY26 loss. Group reaffirmed $100B+ commitment to emerging businesses including Tata Electronics, Agratas and Tejas Networks.

— Source publishedTue, 26 May, 2026, 20:55 IST·First seen Tue, 26 May, 2026, 20:59 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Tata Sons board reviewed group strategy, capital allocation and turnaround plans for loss-making units including Tata Digital arms BigBasket, 1mg and Croma,

Key facts

  • $2.8 billion FY26 Air India loss
  • $100 billion emerging business commitment

Why this matters

Tata's portfolio review signals possible rationalization or partner-led restructuring at BigBasket, 1mg and Croma, opening windows for strategic stakes, JVs or asset carve-outs as the group reallocates toward Electronics, Agratas and Tejas.