Noel Tata has stepped down from the boards of six Tata Group companies after turning 70, in line with the conglomerate’s retirement policy for non-executive directors. The changes took effect on November 12, 2026.
The companies are Trent, Voltas, Tata Investment Corporation, Tata Steel, Titan Company and Tata International. Noel Tata will continue as chairman of Tata Trusts and as a nominee director of the trusts on the board of Tata Sons.
T V Narendran appointed Tata International chairman
Tata International has appointed T V Narendran as its chairman, while Noel Tata will take over as chairman emeritus. Both appointments took effect on November 12, according to the company announcement reported by Business Standard.
Narendran is the chief executive officer and managing director of Tata Steel. The appointment brings an experienced Tata Group executive to the leadership of the global trading and distribution company.
Why Noel Tata is stepping down
The move follows the Tata Group’s retirement policy for non-executive directors upon reaching the age of 70. It is a board-level transition and does not mean Noel Tata is leaving the wider Tata Group ecosystem. He remains chairman of Tata Trusts, which play a major role in the group’s ownership structure.
About Tata International
Tata International operates across trading, distribution and manufacturing businesses, with a network spanning more than 29 countries. Business Standard reported that the company had worldwide revenue of $3.77 billion in FY25 and employed more than 8,000 people.
