Within Tata Sons, a prominent Indian conglomerate, a unique piece of history endures: Maharawal Virendrasinhji Chauhan, former ruler of Chota Udaipur in Gujarat, still holds onto a symbolic share, despite his passing in 2005.During the 1980s, Maharawal Virendrasinhji was entrusted with several Tata Sons shares, likely a gesture of trust stemming from his close relationship with JRD Tata. Though the exact number remains unclear, his son, Jai Pratap, recounts the legacy of this ownership, noting its origin in a time of internal reorganization within the company.
Preserving a Singular Connection
In 1998, amid ventures in Bengaluru’s garment manufacturing sector, Maharawal Virendrasinhji divested most of his Tata Sons shares for financial needs. Yet, he made a deliberate choice to retain one share, thereby upholding a historic tie to Tata Sons that endures through generations.
This solitary share symbolizes more than ownership—it represents a lasting bond between Tata Sons and a royal lineage, underscoring the diverse tapestry of stakeholders shaping India’s industrial landscape.
