Tata Group Leadership Shake-Up: Who Will Replace N Chandrasekaran As Chairman?

N Chandrasekaran, who has led Tata Group since 2017, will not seek another term as Chairman of Tata Sons, with his tenure ending on February 20, 2027. As the ₹25.3 lakh crore Tata Group prepares for a major leadership transition, the Tata Trusts have begun the process of selecting his successor. Who could take charge? Tata Steel CEO T V Narendran is among the names being discussed, while a chairman-CEO leadership structure is also possible. Here's how the succession process works, why the Tata Trusts hold the key, and what the change could mean for the conglomerate's next chapter.