Ratan Tata-led interim management of Tata Sons is seeking to oust Mistry from his positions in the operating group firms, including IHCL and Tata Motors
In an attempt to allay concerns of the US-based hospitality chain, Indian Hotels Co Ltd vice-chairman R K Krishna Kumar, in a letter to Lovejoy, said the Tata group firm would like to engage in a constructive dialogue.
Ratan N Tata, chairman, Tata Sons, and chairman, Indian Hotels Co Ltd said that the terrible wanton attacks on Wednesday night on innocent people and the destruction of prominent landmarks in India deserve to be universally condemned.
Following the horrific terror attacks in Mumbai that have left more than 100 people dead and 300 injured, Ratan Tata, chairman Tata Sons and of Indian Hotels Co Ltd -- which owns the Taj group of hotels -- has condemned the killing of innocent people.
Hotels are also relying on couples who had earlier planned destination weddings but are now considering options within the country.
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Few of these highly sought-after socialising and networking hubs are seeing much activity as regulars are missing in action.
Tata Sons said dividend from 40-odd Tata Group firms had declined during Mistry's tenure while expenses had risen