Tata Sons is preparing to extend the tenure of its chairman N. Chandrasekaran for a third term, with the board expected to clear the proposal at its forthcoming meeting. The decision will subsequently be placed before shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting (EGM), in line with the group’s governance process.
Chandrasekaran’s current term runs until February 2027, but the early move to reappoint him signals the Tata Group’s intent to maintain leadership stability at a time when it is executing some of its most ambitious and capital-intensive projects. The Tata Trusts, the principal shareholders of Tata Sons, have already backed his continuation, indicating strong internal consensus.
Since taking over in 2017, Chandrasekaran has overseen a period of significant transformation. Under his leadership, the group has streamlined its structure, strengthened its balance sheet and pushed into new-age sectors such as semiconductors, electronics manufacturing, electric mobility and digital platforms. The high-profile acquisition and ongoing turnaround of Air India has been one of the defining developments of his tenure.
The proposed extension is also notable because it would go beyond the group’s conventional retirement age for executive roles, reflecting the importance placed on continuity as several long-gestation investments move from planning to execution.
The upcoming board meeting is expected to review broader business strategies across key companies. Tata Consultancy Services will present its roadmap in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, while updates from Air India and Tata Electronics are also likely to be discussed as the conglomerate accelerates its global expansion and manufacturing push.
Chandrasekaran, who previously served as CEO and managing director of TCS, became the first non–Tata family professional to lead the holding company. His reappointment is being seen by industry watchers as a vote of confidence in his leadership and a signal that the group wants a steady hand to guide it through a complex investment cycle and an evolving global business environment.
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