Noel Tata pushes Tata Sons board to scrutinize $11B bets as Digital, Air India losses mount

Tata Sons held its first detailed board review of loss-making new ventures, with Noel Tata instituting twice-yearly check-ins. Air India faces ~$3B FY26 loss, Tata Digital posted ₹4,610 cr FY25 loss. Chandrasekaran's reappointment up for discussion June 12.

— Filed Tue, 26 May, 2026, 22:53 IST · Source Mint · Companies · Updated

Tata Sons board, prodded by Noel Tata, held first detailed review of loss-making new businesses including Tata Digital and Air India, with twice-yearly reviews planned. Chandrasekaran's reappointment to be discussed 12 June amid mounting losses.

Why this matters

Follows a 6-hour board grilling of 5 loss-making units and Chandrasekaran's pending pitch of a revised roadmap to both the board and Tata Trusts, signaling a governance reset under Noel Tata.

Leadership signals steady at 99 over the past 90 days, reflecting sustained governance scrutiny across retail conglomerates.

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