IRCTC Appoints Rahul Himalian as Additional Charge Holder for CMD Position
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has announced a leadership transition as the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) is set to become vacant on July 20, 2026. The vacancy follows the resignation of the incumbent, Shri Sanjay Kumar Jain, which has been approved by the Competent Authority effective from that date.To ensure operational continuity, the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has designated Shri Rahul Himalian, Director (Tourism & Marketing) at IRCTC, to hold the additional charge of the CMD position. This appointment is made in addition to his current responsibilities.
The leadership transition follows a specific timeline for the interim period:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Outgoing CMD | Shri Sanjay Kumar Jain |
| Vacancy Date | July 20, 2026 |
| Appointed Official | Shri Rahul Himalian |
| Current Designation | Director (Tourism & Marketing) |
| Duration of Additional Charge | Three months from July 20, 2026, or until further orders |
Shri Rahul Himalian will oversee the duties of the Chairman and Managing Director for a period of three months starting July 20, 2026. This arrangement remains in effect until such time as further orders are issued by the Ministry.
IRCTC Stock Price Movement
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