Noel Tata to retire as Trent chairman, exits ₹2 trillion retail empire with no successor named

After 27 years scaling Westside and Zudio into a ₹20,193 cr fashion powerhouse with 1,286 stores across 321 cities, Noel Tata steps down at the upcoming AGM. Aspiration of 700 Westside and 5,000 Zudio outlets reiterated, but succession remains open.

— Filed Tue, 23 Jun, 2026, 20:29 IST · Source Mint · Updated

Noel Tata to retire as Trent chairman at upcoming AGM on turning 70, ending 27-year tenure that scaled Westside and Zudio into a ₹20,000 cr fashion retailer. No successor named; aspiration of 700 Westside and 5,000 Zudio stores reiterated.