The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust has inducted Neville Tata, son of Noel Tata, and former Titan chief Bhaskar Bhat as trustees. Their three-year terms begin on November 12, 2025, marking a key development in the leadership of the Tata philanthropic arm.
Bhaskar Bhat, who spent over four decades with the Tata Group, is best known for steering Titan Company as its Managing Director from 2002 to 2019. Under his leadership, Titan grew into one of India’s most admired lifestyle companies.
Neville Tata, 32, represents the younger generation of the Tata family. A graduate of Bayes Business School in London, he began his career with Trent Ltd in 2016. He played a major role in expanding the affordable fashion brand Zudio and later led the Star Bazaar hypermarket division.
Their induction comes soon after changes in the broader Tata Trusts framework, including the exit of trustee Mehli Mistry. The move is seen as part of an ongoing restructuring to bring in fresh leadership and ensure continuity across generations.
The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust holds around 28% of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group. Along with the Sir Ratan Tata Trust, which owns about 24%, it controls a majority stake in Tata Sons, making these appointments significant in shaping the group’s long-term direction.
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