New Delhi, May 4 -- A crucial vote this week is set to reshape the leadership dynamics within Tata Trusts, for trustees will decide on the reappointment of Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh at the Tata Education and Development Trust.

The stakes are high: if either fails to secure unanimous backing, they risk losing their vice-chairman roles at Tata Trusts.

At the heart of the uncertainty is trustee Mehli Mistry, who has previously questioned their continuation, making his vote pivotal. The decision comes amid broader tensions since Noel Tata took charge, with disagreements emerging over issues like Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.'s listing and the future of Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran.

Recent public comments by Srinivasan and Singh, backing a...