Noel Tata to exit Trent chairmanship in November after 27-year run that built ₹20,000 cr retail empire

Trent's architect steps down on turning 70, leaving behind 1,286 stores spanning Westside, Zudio, Star, Samoh and the Zara JV with Inditex. Succession at India's fastest-scaling apparel retailer becomes the watch-item heading into FY26.

— Filed Wed, 24 Jun, 2026, 23:32 IST · Source Business Standard · Companies · Updated

Noel Tata will step down as Trent chairman in November on turning 70, ending a 27-year tenure that grew the Tata retail arm from one Westside store to 1,286 outlets across Zudio, Star, Zara JV and Booker, crossing ₹20,000 crore revenue.

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