Nine years after he became the first non-Parsi and first professional executive to head Tata Sons, N Chandrasekaran announced that he would be stepping down. His departure from one of India’s biggest conglomerates, which has interests in industries ranging from salt to software, raised questions about the departure and who his successor could be.
The timing of the exit, the boardroom drama that is believed to have caused it, and the choice of a successor are issues that have been analysed over multiple pieces. Here’s a look at why Chandrasekaran’s exit raises questions about the path the Tata group will take: