In September 2026, Chandrasekaran was reappointed as executive chairman of Tata Sons, a move contested by the Tata Trusts chaired by Noel Tata, who alleged that the appointment violated the trust's governance rules. The dispute has drawn attention to the legal framework that governs the family‑owned conglomerate.
On X, Rahul Gandhi slammed the Tata boardroom drama, calling the business leaders silent and accusing the Modi‑Shah government of orchestrating a criminal destruction of the Tata legacy. He wrote, "Tata is being criminally destroyed, and no business leader dares say a word."
BJP leaders have stayed silent; no official statement from Modi or Shah has come yet, leaving the political party’s stance ambiguous.
Sharad Pawar of the NCP publicly sided with the Tata Trusts, pledging support for a structure that preserves the family’s philanthropic commitments. He said the company “must stay true to its social mission.”
The comments could trigger a parliamentary inquiry into corporate governance, with opposition leaders demanding a formal investigation into the Tata group's alleged breaches. A veteran Tata employee in Hyderabad has already expressed concern that the turmoil may affect employee morale and job security.