Harish Bhat steps down from Trent board after decade-long tenure

Harish Bhat tendered his resignation from Trent's board effective October 17, ending a tenure that began in April 2014. In his communication to Chairman Noel Tata, Bhat attributed the decision to escalating professional and personal responsibilities.

Bhat's departure marks the end of over a decade of association with the company, which operates premium retail brands including Westside and Luxury Brands. His role on the board was as a non-executive and non-independent director, a position he held throughout his tenure.

The resignation comes as Trent continues to expand its footprint across India's retail sector. The company, which is part of the diversified Tata conglomerate, has been scaling operations in both fashion and lifestyle categories over recent years.

No immediate successor has been announced, and the company has not disclosed further details regarding the transition or its impact on board operations. Trent's board will continue to be guided by Chairman Noel Tata alongside other existing directors.