Stories
Tata Boardroom Battle, YouTube's Amazon Tagging, NCLT Seeks CBI Response on Subhash Chandra
- •The ongoing Tata boardroom battle, challenging N Chandrasekaran's reappointment and the listing of Tata Sons, has limited immediate consumer impact but could erode institutional trust if prolonged.
- •YouTube is launching Amazon product tagging in India, alongside new AI, creator, and commerce tools, as part of its broader 'Made on YouTube' initiative.
- •The NCLT has requested a response from the CBI regarding its investigation into LICHFL loans to Essel Group, following Solicitor General Tushar Mehta's submission concerning Dr. Subhash Chandra's repayment plan.
- •Digital advertising captured 44% of ad impression growth in H1 2026, with Instagram leading with a 69% share, and Ecom-Other Services emerging as the top category.
- •YouTube Shopping creator payouts in India surged by over 160% year-on-year between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026, as the platform expanded its affiliate program to include major retailers like Amazon, AJIO, Meesho, Snapdeal, and Tata CLiQ.
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The leadership dispute stems from the Tata Sons board approving a fresh five-year term for Chairman N Chandrasekaran on September 17 by a 4:1 vote, which was opposed by Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata. The Trusts challenged the validity of the resolution, arguing it violated the company's Articles of Association, while also disagreeing over the proposed public listing of Tata Sons.
YouTube is bringing Amazon product tagging to India alongside a broader rollout of AI, creator, and commerce tools. Furthermore, YouTube Shopping creator payouts in India have surged over 160% year-on-year as affiliate commerce scales, adding platforms like Amazon, AJIO, and Tata CLiQ to its existing partner ecosystem.
The National Company Law Tribunal sought the CBI's response on Essel Group chairman emeritus Dr. Subhash Chandra's repayment plan following a submission by the Solicitor General about a CBI probe into LICHFL loans given to the Essel Group.
