Ratan Tata stepped down as interim chairman, handing over to N. Chandrasekaran.

In February 2017, Ratan Tata officially stepped down as the interim chairman of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, after a period of six months in the role. His interim position came after a dramatic ousting of his successor, Cyrus Mistry, in October 2016. Tata, having previously retired in 2012 after a successful tenure of over two decades as the head of the Tata conglomerate, was asked to temporarily return during the leadership crisis. Ratan Tata’s return to the helm was a stabilizing move, aimed at addressing internal conflicts and managing the transition smoothly while the group searched for a permanent successor. During his time as interim chairman, he worked to restore investor and stakeholder confidence, as the sudden removal of Mistry had caused a ripple of uncertainty in one of India’s largest and most respected business houses. The leadership baton was passed to Natarajan Chandrasekaran (N. Chandrasekaran), who had been the CEO and Managing Director of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the group's highly successful IT services company. Known for his operational excellence and strategic insight, Chandrasekaran was a natural fit for the top position. His appointment marked a return to stability and forward momentum for the Tata Group, with his track record at TCS boosting confidence in the group’s future. Chandrasekaran’s leadership was seen as a modern shift for the Tata conglomerate, balancing tradition with contemporary business strategies. His focus on simplifying operations, digital transformation, and international expansion brought fresh energy to the diverse group of businesses, which span industries from steel to automobiles, IT services, hospitality, and more. Ratan Tata’s quiet yet impactful exit from the role also symbolized his trust in the next generation of leadership and his commitment to ensuring that the Tata Group’s legacy continued to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment. Hashtags: #RatanTata #NChandrasekaran #TataSons #LeadershipTransition #MomentsOfLife #MoofLife_Moment #MoofLife