Ratan Tata, a renowned industrialist and philanthropist, passed away, leaving a significant leadership void in the Tata Group, a $165 billion conglomerate. Noel Tata, Ratan's half-brother, has been unanimously appointed the chairman of Tata Trusts, which holds significant influence over Tata Sons, the group's holding entity. Noel has been involved with the Tata Group for over 40 years, serving in various leadership roles, including chairman of Trent and vice-chairman of both Titan and Tata Steel. Despite his low-key leadership style, Noel is credited with expanding the Tata Group's global reach. The succession at Tata Trusts is crucial as it indirectly controls the conglomerate's strategic direction across diverse sectors like steel, software, and retail.