The new chairman of Tata's philanthropic arm, Tata Trusts, is likely to be appointed to the board of the group company that operates the $165 billion salt-to-software conglomerate, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday.

Tata Sons, Tata Group, and Tata Trusts overall structure is complex to understand, will Noel Tata have full control over the whole group now?

Noel Tata has been appointed chairman of Tata Trusts after Ratan Tata's death; Tata Trusts holds 66% of Tata Sons, giving influence over major decisions

Sources suggest there is no hurry for Noel Tata, but changes are likely to start with the Trusts themselves, which hold 66 percent in the holding company, Tata Sons, which then holds stakes in Tata operating companies.

Noel Tata is set to join the board of Tata Sons, becoming the only member of the founding family to serve on both Tata Sons and Tata Trusts boards. An

A meeting of Tata Trusts on Thursday is learnt to have discussed a range of issues including Noel Tata being part of the Tata Sons board

The Tata Group’s articles of association contain provisions designed to avoid potential conflicts of interest. With Noel Tata taking charge as chairman of Tata Trusts, speculation is growing over whether his new role might require him to relinquish some of his existing board positions,