November 4, 2025

The Tata world is buzzing as Mehli Mistry’s story unfolds like a thrilling soap! Even though he was ousted recently from the big trusts that own most of Tata Sons, Mistry holds on to some important posts. He remains on the boards of Tata Education and Development Trust (TEDT), Tata Medical Centre in Kolkata, and the famous Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. But insiders warn: if Mistry files any legal case against his removal from the two main trusts—the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust—he might lose his spot at TEDT too. This is interesting because TEDT itself doesn’t own any Tata Sons shares. What’s going on with those main trusts? On October 28, they voted, and a majority said no to Mistry’s reappointment. Not happy with this, Mistry has taken a legal step by contacting the Charity Commissioner of Maharashtra, asking for a hearing before any trustee changes happen. TEDT, one of the newer trusts started nearly 10 years ago, manages a whopping ₹5,000 crore fund. It focuses on higher education, scholarships, and skill-building. Its board includes Noel Tata, Venu Srinivasan, Vijay Singh, Mehli Mistry, and Jehangir Mistry. Unlike many Tata trusts that work only inside India, TEDT can fund charity work abroad! At Breach Candy Hospital, where Mistry has been a trustee since 2004, the Tata Group recently donated a massive ₹500 crore from their CSR funds, showing ongoing commitment there. Remember, the two big trusts hold majority shares in Tata Sons, making them top dogs in decision-making. Mistry’s removal means that control is now even more in the hands of Noel Tata, who became Tata Trusts' chairman earlier this year. A senior official summed it up: “We will review terms as and when they come up. As of today, we are not concerned, since his influence stemmed from the two main trusts. Our job is done.” Outside all this drama, Mehli Mistry runs the M Pallonji Group. His businesses are wide-ranging, from industrial painting to shipping and car dealerships. Many Tata companies also work closely with his ventures, making this family feud impactful beyond trusts alone. The question now is—will Mistry fight back in court or step aside quietly? The Tata saga is far from over!

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