Vijay Singh's Tata Sons exit timed with IPO meeting

Singh's public service career and role at Tata Trusts

Singh has had a long career in public service, joining the Indian Administrative Service back in 1970 and later serving as India's Defence Secretary.
He first joined Tata Sons's board in 2013 and returned in 2022 after retirement rules changed.
Even after stepping down from the board, he remains an influential trustee at Tata Trusts.

Implications of Singh's resignation on Tata Group

Tata Trusts holds most of the power at Tata Sons—India's biggest business group—and internal disagreements like this can impact big decisions, especially now as they prepare for major IPOs.
Singh's resignation highlights ongoing leadership challenges behind the scenes at one of India's top companies.