{
  "id": 8196748,
  "title": "Tata's 2nd-largest shareholder votes for D-Street entry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/tatas-2nd-largest-shareholder-votes-for-d-street-entry",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-18T05:10:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/shapoorji-pallonji-group-tata-sons-second-largest-shareholder-backs-listing-noel-tata-chandrasekaran/articleshow/134326494.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Shapoorji Pallonji Group, the second-largest shareholder in Tata Sons, has endorsed the possibility of a listing for the holding company of India's prominent Tata conglomerate. This endorsement was given on Friday, reassuring potential investors that the move would align with the regulatory guidelines set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The RBI had previously classified Tata Sons as an upper-layer non-banking financial company (NBFC) and therefore required it to undergo a specific listing process.\n\nThe decision stems from ongoing negotiations between the Tata and Shapoorji Pallonji groups regarding the latter's stake in Tata Sons. At a recent Tata Sons board meeting, Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata presented a proposal from the SP Group aimed at monetizing a portion of Tata Sons shares held by its investment companies. The SP Group holds approximately 18.4% of Tata Sons, making it the holding company's second-largest shareholder. This stake is managed through Sterling Investments Corporation and Cyrus Investments and has been utilized as collateral for loans. In July, the group successfully refinanced its debt worth Rs 21,500 crore, with the plan to monetize a portion of its Tata Sons stake through a listing or share sale within the next 18 months. The group is also obligated to repay approximately Rs 3,500 crore by the end of September.\n\nUnder the proposed deal, the SP Group intends to sell a portion of its Tata Sons shares, held by Sterling Investments Corporation and Cyrus Investments, to raise at least Rs 25,000 crore in gross proceeds. This transaction would occur in two stages over the course of 18 months. The valuation for the shares would be determined based on the income-tax fair value as prescribed by RBI. The Tata Trusts have stated that they have not agreed to the listing and that all options should be explored following the RBI's guidance provided on September 11. The Trusts also cited a unanimous decision made by the Tata Sons board in March 2024 to maintain the company's unlisted status. Furthermore, resolutions passed by the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and Sir Ratan Tata Trust in July 2025 echoed this stance.\n\nThe proposal has faced opposition from the Tata Trusts, who have consistently opposed the listing of Tata Sons, arguing that it is a social and moral imperative to enhance transparency and accountability in one of India's most significant business institutions. This stance is supported by the charitable nature of the Tata legacy. As negotiations progress, both parties have expressed a desire to strengthen their relationship and work together for the betterment of Tata Sons and the nation as a whole.",
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