Sir Dorabji Tata Trust

Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) is a Tata trust and one of the shareholder trusts associated with Tata Sons. [1] source: Financial Express[2] source: Financial Express Its governance and involvement in Tata Sons’ business affairs have been the subject of complaints seeking an inquiry and restrictions on trust decisions. [3] source: Business Today[4] source: NDTV Profit[2] source: Financial Express

On September 30, 2026, SDTT vice-chairmen Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh said they had not been consulted on Tata Sons’ proposed reorganisation, set out in a September 28 proposal letter. [5] source: Business Standard They flagged governance, regulatory and financial risks and said the plan would end Tata Sons’ NBFC/CIC status and avoid a public listing. [5] source: Business Standard A separate report said the vice-chairmen challenged Noel Tata’s September 28 restructuring proposal, which sought to avoid Tata Sons’ mandatory listing, in an objection letter dated 30 September. [6] source: Mint

On September 30, 2026, SDTT was preparing a caveat after a complaint by Venu Srinivasan, which challenged trustee appointments and alleged governance lapses and improper involvement in Tata Sons’ commercial affairs. [2] source: Financial Express Srinivasan also sought an inquiry into SDTT and a freeze on board changes, challenging Circular Resolution No. 107. [7] source: NDTV Profit[4] source: NDTV Profit