New Delhi, May 25, 2026:
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has announced the appointment of Shri Brijesh Kumar Mishra as the company’s new Group General Manager (East Zone), marking an important senior management change within the railway hospitality and tourism PSU.
The appointment was disclosed through an official regulatory filing submitted to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) on May 25, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Senior Leadership Appointment at IRCTC
According to the filing, Shri Brijesh Kumar Mishra, a 2006-batch officer of the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS), has joined IRCTC on deputation and has been appointed as Group General Manager (East Zone).
The position is classified as one level below the Board within the company’s organizational structure, making it a significant leadership role in IRCTC’s regional operations.
Mr. Mishra succeeds Shri Anil Gupta, who had been handling the responsibilities as General Manager (HR) along with additional charge of Group General Manager (MCS).
Over Two Decades of Railway Experience
Shri Mishra brings more than 20 years of experience in Indian Railways, particularly in railway operations, traffic management, and logistics coordination.
Before joining IRCTC, he served as Chief Freight Transportation Manager (CFTM) at Eastern Railway (ER), where he was involved in overseeing freight movement, operational planning, and railway traffic management functions.
During his career in the railways, he has held several operational and administrative positions across different railway divisions and zones, gaining extensive experience in transportation systems and passenger service management.
Strategic Importance of the East Zone
Industry observers believe the appointment comes at a strategically important time for IRCTC as the company continues expanding its tourism, catering, and digital passenger service operations across India.
The East Zone remains a critical operational region for Indian Railways due to:
- High passenger traffic volumes
- Major railway junctions and transit corridors
- Religious and heritage tourism routes
- Expanding railway-linked hospitality services
Mr. Mishra’s operational expertise is expected to strengthen IRCTC’s regional management and improve coordination between railway operations and passenger service delivery in eastern India.
About Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited
IRCTC is a public sector undertaking operating under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. The company is widely recognized as the digital backbone of Indian Railways’ passenger-facing services.
IRCTC manages several core services, including:
- Online railway ticket booking
- Railway catering services
- Tourism and travel packages
- Hospitality operations
- Packaged drinking water under the Rail Neer brand
The company has played a major role in modernizing railway passenger services and expanding India’s railway tourism ecosystem through digital transformation initiatives and customer-focused offerings.
Focus on Operational Expansion and Service Quality
As IRCTC continues to expand its travel, tourism, and hospitality business, leadership appointments involving experienced railway officers are viewed as important for maintaining operational efficiency and service quality.
Analysts note that professionals with deep railway operational expertise can help strengthen coordination between Indian Railways and IRCTC’s commercial and customer service operations.
Regulatory Compliance and Disclosure
IRCTC stated that the appointment disclosure has been made in accordance with SEBI regulations to ensure transparency and timely dissemination of material corporate developments to investors and stakeholders.
The company added that the filing is part of its compliance obligations under listing regulations governing publicly traded companies in India.
