Noel Tata opposes N Chandrasekaran's reappointment, calls vote illegal: Report

The Tata Sons board has voted in favour of N Chandrasekaran continuing as chairman, but the decision has triggered a fresh dispute within the group.Noel Tata said that he had voted against Chandrasekaran’s appointment and challenged the validity of the decision, the report mentioned.The Tata Sons board has voted in favour of N Chandrasekaran continuing as chairman, but the decision has triggered a dispute within the group. Noel Tata has opposed the move and called the vote “illegal”, reported Moneycontrol.TATA SONS BOARD VOTES 4-1 FOR CHANDRAThe Tata Sons board voted 4-1 on September 17 in favour of Chandrasekaran continuing as chairman of the group holding company, told, people familiar with the proceedings, the report mentioned.The vote has reopened a succession issue that appeared to have been settled only weeks ago.Noel Tata said that he had voted against Chandrasekaran’s appointment and challenged the validity of the decision. “I voted against Chandra’s appointment as chairman. My veto was wrongfully overridden on the basis of a legal opinion. The decision is illegal. I recorded my dissent,” Tata said in an interview with Moneycontrol.(This is a developing story.) - EndsPublished By: Jasmine anandPublished On: Sep 17, 2026 16:15 IST