Tata Trusts has issued a circular seeking the renewal of Venu Srinivasan's term as a trustee of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trusts. All trustees are required to give their approval for the renewal before October 23, sources close to the Tata Group told CNBC-TV18. Mehli Mistry's term is also expected to come up for renewal soon.

The Sir Dorabji Tata Trusts and the Sir Ratan Tata Trusts together hold a 51% stake in Tata Sons, while the Shapoorji Pallonji Group holds an 18% stake. Venu Srinivasan serves as a trustee in both Tata Trusts and is also a nominee director on the board of Tata Sons.

The alleged rift within Tata Trusts, the entity controlling 66% of Tata Sons, has made headlines this month. However, experts believe the situation is being overstated. Thomas Mathew, author of Ratan Tata's b

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