Noel Tata to retire as Trent chairman after 27-year run, no successor named
Tata governance norms force exit at 70, ending tenure that scaled Westside-Zudio-Star to 1,286 stores across 321 cities and ₹20,193 crore FY26 revenue. Aggressive 700 Westside / 5,000 Zudio target and 10x revenue aspiration left to incoming chair.
Noel Tata will retire as Trent chairman at age 70 per Tata governance norms, ending a 27-year tenure that grew Westside-Zudio-Star into a 1,286-store, ₹20,193 crore retailer. No successor named; aggressive expansion and 10x revenue aspiration continue.