Chandrasekaran's successor at Tatas will have to start off with a three-way, Rs 29,000-cr tightrope walk

The new chairman of Tata Sons faces a myriad of financial hurdles and strategic choices. Air India’s transformation hinges on hefty investments and a defined route to profitability. Meanwhile, the semiconductor initiative from Tata Electronics calls for both time and sustained financial support. The third big issue involves Tata Digital’s road-ahead.