Conditions for another term

Four of Tata Sons’ six directors supported the extension, while Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata opposed it and sought several conditions, Reuters reported in February, citing a source with direct knowledge of the meeting.

Noel Tata sought a commitment that Tata Sons would never list its shares, according to Reuters. Chandrasekaran would not provide that assurance and proposed deferring the decision to preserve consensus with the trusts, the news agency said.

The Economic Times reported that Noel Tata also sought curbs on heavy capital spending in high-risk ventures amid concerns over debt, Air India’s losses and investments in semiconductor and battery businesses.

Chandrasekaran’s statement does not name the dissenting director. The identification of Noel Tata and details of the reported conditions come from Reuters and The Economic Times.

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