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Speciality Retail
Management Change29 Oct 2026, 04:42 pm

Trent Ltd: Noel Tata Retires as Chairman, Bahram Vakil Appointed

AI Summary

Trent Ltd announced significant changes in its leadership. Mr. Noel N. Tata will retire as Chairman and Director effective November 11, 2026, after a long tenure since 1997. He will be appointed Chairman Emeritus. Concurrently, Mr. Bahram Vakil will assume the role of Chairman from November 12, 2026. Additionally, Mr. Rajiv Dube has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent) and Ms. Kalpana Merchant as an Independent Director, both effective October 30, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. These changes align with the Tata Group Governance Guidelines.

Key Highlights

  • Noel N. Tata retires as Chairman and Director on Nov 11, 2026.
  • Bahram Vakil appointed as new Chairman from Nov 12, 2026.
  • Rajiv Dube appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive).
  • Kalpana Merchant appointed as Independent Director.
  • Changes align with Tata Group Governance Guidelines.