RBI tweak may let Tata Sons skip IPO, keeping Trent, Tanishq, Croma parent private

RBI's revised NBFC framework drops the 'indirect public funds' clause, easing the listing mandate on Tata Sons. The ₹1.75 trillion holding company—parent to retail arms Trent, Tanishq and Croma—now has room to stay unlisted, deferring a marquee retail-adjacent IPO.

— Filed Wed, 24 Jun, 2026, 22:35 IST · Source Mint · Updated

RBI's updated NBFC guidelines drop the 'indirect public funds' definition, easing pressure on Tata Sons to launch an IPO. The Tata Group holding company, parent of Tata retail arms like Trent, Tanishq and Croma, may stay private.