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Sir Dorabji Tata Trust Inducts Neville Tata and Bhaskar Bhat, Sets Venu Srinivasan’s Term at Three Years

The moves follow a new Maharashtra rule capping lifetime trusteeships.

Overview

  • The board unanimously approved the appointments at its first meeting after Mehli Mistry’s exit, with effect from November 12, 2025.
  • Venu Srinivasan’s lifetime trusteeship was converted to a three-year term and he was designated vice chairman in compliance with the new regulation.
  • SDTT holds about 28% of Tata Sons and, alongside Sir Ratan Tata Trust, underpins Tata Trusts’ roughly 66% control of the holding company.
  • Coverage interprets the reshuffle as consolidating Noel Tata’s influence, elevating 32-year-old Neville, who leads Trent’s Zudio and serves on other trust boards.
  • Bhaskar Bhat, former Titan managing director known for the company’s diversification and growth, joins as an experienced Tata Group leader.