Noel Tata to exit Trent chairmanship after ninefold revenue run and Zudio-Westside build

Noel Tata steps down as Trent chairman this year at 70, closing a near three-decade tenure that lifted revenue to Rs 20,074 crore and net profit to Rs 1,721 crore. His successor inherits slowing 17% growth, intensifying value-retail competition and Tesco JV hypermarket losses.

— Filed Fri, 10 Jul, 2026, 12:18 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Noel Tata will step down as Trent chairman this year at 70, ending a near three-decade run that grew revenue ninefold and built Zudio and Westside. Challenges include slowing 17% growth, value-retail competition and Tesco JV losses.