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Cyrus Mistry

Cyrus Pallonji Mistry (famously referred at Cyrus Mistry) is an eminent Irish-Indian businessman and the former Chairman of India's largest conglomerate, The Tata Group of Companies. He was the sixth Chairman of the group and he held this post from 2012 to 2016. He was also the second non Tata to be named Tata Chairman of the Group after Nowroji Sakiatwala. As the chairman of the Tata Group of Companies, he was an integral part of major Tata Companies which included Tata Industries, Tata Steel, Tata Chemicals and Tata Motors. Apart from Tata, he has also served on the board of director of several groups which included Forbes Gokak, United Motors (India) and Shapoorji Pallonji Group. Mistry was voted to be removed as a chairman by the Tata Sons Board on 24^th October 2016. After removing Mistry from the position of chairman, former chairman Ratan Tata became the interim chairman.

Cyrus was born on 4^th July 1968 to Pallonji Mistry and Patsy Perin Dubash. Mistry has an elder brother named Shapoor Mistry and two sisters Laila and Aloo Mistry. His sister Aloo is married to Noel Tata, the half brother of Ratan Tata. His father is an Indian construction magnate and belonged to a Parsi Indian business family - The Shapoorji Pallonji Group. His mother is of Irish origin. Cyrus completed his schooling from the prestigious Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai and went to London for his graduation. He completed his graduation with a BE in Civil Engineering from Imperial College, London. After completing his graduation, he attended the London Business School and obtained a Master of Science in Management. Apart from these, he also holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Mumbai University.

The link of Cyrus' family with the Tata's go back to the 1930s. His grandfather first bought the shares of the company in 1930. The composite value of those shares as of 2011 stood at about 18.5 percent, making Mistry’s father the largest single shareholder of the company (which is other largely controlled by trusts). After completing his studies, Mistry joined his father's business and became the director of the Shapoorji Pallonji & Company. His father was the member of the board of Tata Group and later from 1990 to 2009, Cyrus served as the Director of Tata Elxsi Limited. He also served as the Director of Tata Power Co. Ltd until 2006. In 1994, he was appointed as the Managing Director of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group. Under his leadership, the Shapoorji Pallonji Group expanded its construction business and achieved greater heights. The company took up large engineering projects, including the building of power plants and factories. Under his supervision, the companies' established benchmarks such as construction of the tallest residential towers, the longest rail bridge and the largest affordable housing project. Apart from this, he was also associated with the Convergence Media Private Limited India, and served as the Senior Vice President of Operations and Planning. He also served as the Senior Vice President of Business Development and Technology at DQ Entertainment (International) Limited. His father retired from the Tata Group in 2005 and a year later in 2006, Cyrus joined the board of Tata Sons and was named as director of several Tata Companies in addition to his posts in the Shapoorji Pallonji Group. In 2011, he was appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the Tata group and was also announced that he would take over as the Chairman of the Tata group a year later upon the retirement of Ratan Tata.

After the announcement, Cyrus Mistry resigned from Shapoorji Pallonji & Co and started to completely concentrate on Tata Group. On 8^th November 2012, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Tata Power Company Limited and later on 20^th November 2012, he was appointed as the Chairman of Tata Teleservices Limited and Tata Industries Ltd. Apart from this, he was also appointed as the additional director of the Indian Hotels Company Limited in November 2012 and was later appointed as the Non-Executive Chairman in December 2012. He was then appointed as the new Chairman of Tata Sons and Tata group on 28^th December 2012 making him the Chairman of all major Tata companies which included Tata Industries, Tata Steel, Tata Chemicals and Tata Motors. Apart from these, he also served as the Chairman of Tata Consultancy Services Limited and Tata Chemicals Limited. Recently, after serving as the Chairman of Tata group for four years, Mistry was voted to be removed as a chairman by the Tata Sons Board on 24^th October 2016. After removing Mistry from the position of chairman, former chairman Ratan Tata became the interim chairman and the group will be choosing the new chairman of the group by February 2017.

Mistry is married to Rohiqa Chagla, the daughter of the renowned lawyer Iqbal Chagla and the granddaughter of renowned jurist M.C. Chagla. The couple has two sons. Mistry is an Irish citizen and a permanent resident of India. He considers himself a global citizen. Apart from Tata Group, he has also been the Director of Forvol Intrnational Services Ltd, Cyrus Investment Ltd, Buildbazaar Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd, Oman Shapoorji Construction Co. Ltd and Muscat Pallonji Shapoorji & Co. Pvt. Ltd. He is also a trustee of the Breach Candy Hospital Trust, Mumbai, and a member of the Construction Federation of India. He is also on the board of Imperial College India Foundation.

Tata vs Cyrus Mistry Case: Supreme Court to Hear Review Plea Against Tata Group on March 9
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Cyrus Investments had requested the Supreme Court to reconsider its March 2021 order, which was in
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Supreme Court To Deliver Judgement In Tata Sons-Cyrus Mistry Case Today: Top Points
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Tata Group, Tata Sons vs Cyrus Mistry in Supreme Court of India: The top court had on January 10
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Tata-Mistry Case: Cyrus Mistry Left Board Meeting, Wrote Nasty Email, Claim Tata Sons; SC Reserves Judgment
India.com Business Desk | December 18, 2020 7:18 AM IST
Cyrus Investments rebutted the claim saying that Cyrus Mistry was removed from the 2016 board
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Ratan Tata Cites Surge in Shareholding Value to Counter Mistry's Oppression Claims
IANS | August 5, 2020 12:32 AM IST
Ratan Tata, the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, further alleged that Mistry has created a
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Supreme Court Puts on Hold NCLAT Order Reinstating Cyrus Mistry as Tata Sons Chairman
India.com Business Desk | January 10, 2020 1:04 PM IST
The development comes days after Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) approached the top court and
Supreme Court Puts on Hold NCLAT Order Reinstating Cyrus Mistry as Tata Sons Chairman
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Won't Pursue Executive Chairmanship of Tata Sons, or Directorship of TCS: Cyrus Mistry
India.com Business Desk | January 5, 2020 5:59 PM IST
This comes days after Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against
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‘Victory For Principles of Good Governance,’ Asserts Tata Group's Cyrus Mistry on NCLAT Order
India.com News Desk | December 18, 2019 8:21 PM IST
Cyrus Mistry also said that the outcome of the appeal is a vindication of his stand.
‘Victory For Principles of Good Governance,’ Asserts Tata Group's Cyrus Mistry on NCLAT Order
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Three Years After Sacking, NCLAT Restores Cyrus Mistry as Executive Chairman of Tata Group
India.com News Desk | December 18, 2019 4:52 PM IST
While restoring Mistry's appointment as chairman, the two-judge bench of the NCLAT, headed by SJ
Three Years After Sacking, NCLAT Restores Cyrus Mistry as Executive Chairman of Tata Group
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NCLAT asks Mistry camp to submit specific changes it wants in Tata Sons Articles of Association
PTI Feeds | October 31, 2018 6:54 PM IST
While restoring Mistry's appointment as chairman, the two-judge bench of the NCLAT, headed by SJ
NCLAT asks Mistry camp to submit specific changes it wants in Tata Sons Articles of Association
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2018-10-31T07:54:22+00:00
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Tatas,TCS Violated Rules in Sacking Mistry: RTI Reply From RoC
PTI | October 31, 2018 5:09 PM IST
Mistry was sacked as the chairman of Tata Sons on October 24, 2016.
Tatas,TCS Violated Rules in Sacking Mistry: RTI Reply From RoC
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Cyrus Mistry announces formation of new venture
ANI Feeds | October 24, 2018 2:03 PM IST
Cyrus Mistry, former chairman of Tata Group, on Wednesday announced the formation of Mistry
Cyrus Mistry announces formation of new venture
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NCLAT directs Tata Sons not to force Mistry to sell stake after conversion into pvt co
PTI Feeds | August 24, 2018 5:08 PM IST
Cyrus Mistry, former chairman of Tata Group, on Wednesday announced the formation of Mistry
NCLAT directs Tata Sons not to force Mistry to sell stake after conversion into pvt co
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Don't force Cyrus Mistry to sell his shares: NCLAT to Tata Sons
ANI Feeds | August 24, 2018 4:00 PM IST
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Friday directed Tata Sons to not force
Don't force Cyrus Mistry to sell his shares: NCLAT to Tata Sons
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Don't force Cyrus Mistry to sell his shares: NCLAT to Tata Sons
ANI Feeds | August 24, 2018 4:00 PM IST
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Friday directed Tata Sons to not force
Don't force Cyrus Mistry to sell his shares: NCLAT to Tata Sons
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NCLAT declines stay on Tata Sons' conversion to pvt co; says Mistry can't be forced to sell stake
PTI Feeds | August 24, 2018 11:48 AM IST
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Friday directed Tata Sons to not force
NCLAT declines stay on Tata Sons' conversion to pvt co; says Mistry can't be forced to sell stake
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Ratan Tata Welcomes NCLT Decision of Rejecting Cyrus Mistry’s Plea, Says Vindication of Tata Sons' Actions
India.com Business Desk | July 9, 2018 8:49 PM IST
Ratan Tata welcomed the NCLT verdict that dismissed the petitions of Cyrus Mistry and his family,
Ratan Tata Welcomes NCLT Decision of Rejecting Cyrus Mistry’s Plea, Says Vindication of Tata Sons' Actions
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NCLT rejects Cyrus Mistry's petition against Tata Sons
ANI Feeds | July 9, 2018 2:25 PM IST
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Monday rejected former Tata Group chief Cyrus Mistry's
NCLT rejects Cyrus Mistry's petition against Tata Sons
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Tata Sons welcomes NCLT order
PTI Feeds | July 9, 2018 1:48 PM IST
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Monday rejected former Tata Group chief Cyrus Mistry's
Tata Sons welcomes NCLT order
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Shares of Tata group cos see mixed trends after NCLT ruling
PTI Feeds | July 9, 2018 12:02 PM IST
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Monday rejected former Tata Group chief Cyrus Mistry's
Shares of Tata group cos see mixed trends after NCLT ruling
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Cyrus Mistry Removed Because Tata Sons Board Lost Confidence in Him: National Company Law Tribunal
India.com Business Desk | July 9, 2018 11:27 AM IST
NCLT said that the board of directors are competent to remove executive directors and Cyrus Mistry
Cyrus Mistry Removed Because Tata Sons Board Lost Confidence in Him: National Company Law Tribunal
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