Devarajan recounts the full turnaround in his book, Designed to Win: The Story of Tata Elxsi.
The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, one of the core philanthropic arms of the Tata Group, holds a significant stake in Tata Sons, the group's holding company. Together with the Sir Ratan Tata Trust, it owns over 51% of Tata Sons.
In Designed To Win, S Devarajan recounts the revival of Tata Elxsi from the edge of collapse
In November 2025, Neville was appointed a trustee of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, the single-largest shareholder in Tata Sons, with a 27.98 per cent stake.
This move would strengthen Noel Tata's influence over the Trusts and mark Neville Tata's rise.
Ratan Tata, who led the Tata Group through one of its most transformative phases, was remembered not only for building global businesses but also for redefining the idea of corporate responsibility in India.
Simone Tata was instrumental in transforming Lakmé into India's leading cosmetics brand
In his new book Doing the Right Thing: Learnings from Ratan Tata, Tata Group veteran Harish Bhat recounts how Ratan Tata got upset over the low share for retail investors in the TCS IPO
In a conversation with Business Today TV, Bharat Forge’s Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director Amit Kalyani detailed the company’s upcoming investment plans in Andhra Pradesh. He highlighted that Bharat Forge first entered the state during the Chief Minister’s 2018 term with a facility near Nellore, and is now broadening its footprint across defence, shipbuilding supply chains, industrial manufacturing, and digital AI-driven upskilling. Kalyani underscored the state’s strong talent pool and noted the company’s participation in initiatives such as the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub and the Anandpur Node to advance Industry 5.0 capabilities. He added that Visakhapatnam’s mature shipbuilding ecosystem positions Andhra Pradesh as a critical anchor for key national manufacturing sectors. Kalyani also spoke about India’s economic resilience amid ongoing geopolitical challenges and shared his views on the implications of the U.S. 50% tariffs on India.
At the CII Partnership Summit, Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge, highlighted the company’s strengthened commitment to Andhra Pradesh. He noted that Bharat Forge first invested in the state during the Chief Minister’s 2018 term with a plant near Nellore, and is now expanding into areas such as defence, shipbuilding supply chains, industrial manufacturing, and digital AI-led upskilling. Kalyani emphasised the state’s strong talent base and the company’s involvement in initiatives like the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub and the Anandpur Node to support Industry 5.0 skills. He added that Visakhapatnam’s established shipbuilding ecosystem positions Andhra Pradesh to anchor key national manufacturing sectors. The company’s positive experience over the past several years and the government’s clear roadmap, spanning data, manpower, skills and energy, have encouraged Bharat Forge to commit to further long-term investments in the state.
With Mehli Mistry being voted out as a trustee, the power struggle at Tata Trusts appears to be over. Will the peace hold?





