Noel Tata's first year as Tata Trusts chairman has been challenging, marked by the transition following Ratan Tata's passing. Despite being a natural successor due to his surname and family ties, Noel faced succession speculation for over a decade. A significant rift between the Tata and Mehli Mistry factions surfaced at a Tata Trusts board meeting in September 2025, highlighting existing tensions within the conglomerate.