
The Reserve Bank of India rejected Tata Sons' application to surrender its registration as an unregistered Core Investment Company and remain private.
The central bank directed the group's holding company to comply with guidelines for NBFC-Upper Layer entities, which entails launching an initial public offering.
The listing would enable the Shapoorji Pallonji group to monetise its 18.3 percent stake, while trustees of Tata Trusts remain divided on the decision.