Vijay Singh, the former Defence Secretary of India, recently resigned from the board of Tata Sons, a move that has garnered attention coinciding with meetings between Cabinet ministers and key Tata figures in New Delhi. Singh, who served as Defence Secretary from 2007 and rejoined Tata Sons in 2022 after a flexible retirement policy was introduced, reportedly faced opposition during his reappointment due to disagreements among trustees. His resignation points to underlying tensions within Tata Trusts, particularly regarding governance and nominee director appointments. This development underscores the complexities of leadership dynamics in major Indian conglomerates, which can have wider implications for the defense industry and public-private relationships in India.