The Daily Brief Tata-Shapoorji Palonji Talks Resume
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Aug 11, 2025 Dive into the corporate rivalry between Tata Sons and the Shapoorji Palonji Group, tracing their shift from cooperation to conflict. Explore India's innovative push for eco-friendly ethanol-blended fuels and its broader environmental impacts. Learn about the nation's energy challenges, including the effects of EU sanctions on oil imports and Adani Power's significant coal investments. This insightful discussion uncovers the intricate balance between economic growth and sustainable practices.
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Tata And SP Finally Met
- Tata Sons and the Shapurji Palonji Group resumed private talks after nine years of no direct engagement.
- The face-to-face meeting could mark a negotiated exit or just a temporary thaw in a long standoff.
From Partnership To Public Fallouts
- The Mistry family quietly built an 18.4% stake in Tata Sons and Cyrus Mistry became chairman in 2012.
- That appointment later sparked public disagreements and his ouster, triggering a decade-long legal battle.
Privatisation Locked Share Liquidity
- In 2017 Tata Sons converted from a public limited company to a private limited company, consolidating control with the Tata Trusts.
- That structural change made the SP Group's large shareholding valuable on paper but effectively illiquid.