Noel Tata’s Net Worth: Tata Trusts Chair Noel Tata and Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran are in the news, as reports suggest that Noel’s proposed leadership structure for Tata Sons was stalled after resistance from some trustees. News reports suggest that Noel Tata has reportedly floated a new leadership structure for Tata Sons, suggesting that the role of chairman be split into three positions—chief executive officer, managing director (CEO and MD), and deputy CEO. However, this was halted due to disagreement in the trust. Tata Chairman N. Chandrasekaran is among India’s highest-paid executives.
Who Is Noel Tata? His Net Worth
Noel Tata, born in December 1957, is a prominent Indian businessman. The 68-year-old Chairman of Tata Trusts and key Tata Group figure is the son of Naval Tata and Simone N Tata. He is the half-brother of the late Ratan Tata. According to various reports, Noel holds a degree from Sussex University in the UK and has completed the International Executive Programme at INSEAD. His career within the Tata Group began within the Tata Group began with Tata International, where he later became Managing Director, and he has held various leadership roles across companies such as Tata Steel and Titan Company. His estimated net worth is USD 1.5 billion.
Noel Tata is married to Aloo Mistry, the daughter of the late Pallonji Mistry, who was once the biggest individual shareholder in Tata Sons. Their marriage strengthened Noel’s connection with the Mistry family and also brought the Tata and Mistry business families closer together.
Tata Chairman N. Chandrasekaran’s Salary Package
N. Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons, was one of India’s highest-paid corporate leaders in FY25. He earned a total of Rs 155.81 crore, according to the company’s annual report. His pay included Rs 15.1 crore as salary and benefits, while most of it—Rs 140.7 crore—came as commission on profits. This was about 15% more than the Rs 135 crore he received in FY24. The increase in his pay came even though Tata Sons’ profit after tax fell by 24.3%, from Rs 34,654 crore in FY24 to Rs 26,232 crore in FY25.
