Tata Sons: The rules, the rift and the power struggle shaping what comes next

India’s Tata Sons, the owner of marquee brands like Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley tea, is facing one of its worst boardroom disputes, with its leadership now openly split with its biggest shareholder over key decisions.

Tata Trusts, the charity arm of the group, owns a 66% stake in Tata Sons, but the company’s board has re-appointed its chairman N. Chandrasekaran and has decided to move ahead with a possible stock market listing against the wishes of its owner, putting the power struggle at the centre of the standoff.