Key Changes in Directorship

1. Retirement of Mr. Noel N. Tata

  • Mr. Noel N. Tata (DIN: 00024713) retired from the office of Chairman and Director effective close of business hours on November 11, 2026.
  • Retirement is in accordance with Tata Group Governance Guidelines requirements for board composition and retirement.
  • Served on the board since June 9, 2004, and as Chairman since June 24, 2010 (22-year tenure).
  • Appointed as Chairman Emeritus effective November 12, 2026, in recognition of his contributions.

2. Appointment of Mr. Bahram Vakil as Chairman

  • Mr. Bahram Vakil (DIN: 00283980) appointed as Chairman effective November 12, 2026.
  • Not related to any other director of the company.
  • Not debarred from holding director office by SEBI or any other authority.

3. Appointment of Mr. Abizer Shabbir Diwanji as Independent Director

  • Mr. Abizer Shabbir Diwanji (DIN: 02540442) appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) effective November 12, 2026.
  • Appointment approved for a five-year term from November 12, 2026 to November 11, 2031, subject to shareholder approval.
  • Not related to any other director of the company.
  • Not debarred from holding director office by SEBI or any other authority.
  • Professional background: Rank holder Chartered Accountant, Founder of NeoStrat Advisors LLP, former head of financial services at KPMG & EY for 20 years, COO of SBUT (social cause project), faculty at SP Jain Management Institute, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, IIM Ahmedabad, and SIMSREE.

Meeting Details

  • Board meeting held on November 11, 2026
  • Commenced at 3:30 p.m. and concluded at 5:00 p.m.