NEW DELHI, India — Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has announced that its Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Sanjay Kumar Jain, will officially resign from his position effective July 20, 2026, following approval from the Ministry of Railways, Government of India.

The announcement was made through a regulatory filing submitted to the stock exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, ensuring timely disclosure of a significant change in the company’s leadership.

According to IRCTC, the company received an official communication dated June 22, 2026, from the Ministry of Railways, which was received on June 23, 2026. The letter stated that the competent authority had approved the resignation of Sanjay Kumar Jain from the post of Chairman and Managing Director, with the resignation taking effect on July 20, 2026.

The Ministry further informed the company that a separate order regarding the additional charge of the CMD position will be issued in due course. Until a permanent successor is appointed, the government is expected to designate a senior official to oversee the responsibilities of the position on an interim basis, ensuring continuity in the company’s operations and decision-making.

The departure of Sanjay Kumar Jain will result in a change in the composition of IRCTC’s Board of Directors from July 20, 2026. The company emphasized that the disclosure was made in accordance with applicable SEBI regulations governing corporate governance and transparency for listed companies.

As Chairman and Managing Director, Sanjay Kumar Jain has played a key role in overseeing IRCTC’s diverse business operations, including online railway ticketing, onboard catering services, packaged drinking water, rail tourism, hospitality, and other passenger-focused services. Under his leadership, the company continued to strengthen its position as India’s premier provider of railway catering, tourism, and digital ticketing services.

IRCTC, a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, remains one of India’s most recognized railway service providers. The company is responsible for managing the country’s largest online railway reservation platform, offering millions of passengers access to ticket booking, catering, tourism packages, executive lounges, and other value-added travel services.

The announcement marks an important leadership transition for IRCTC, with the appointment of an interim or permanent CMD expected to be announced by the Ministry of Railways in the coming weeks as the organization continues its focus on operational excellence, digital innovation, and customer service.

NEW DELHI, India — Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has announced that its Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Sanjay Kumar Jain, will officially resign from his position effective July 20, 2026, following approval from the Ministry of Railways, Government of India.

The announcement was made through a regulatory filing submitted to the stock exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, ensuring timely disclosure of a significant change in the company’s leadership.

According to IRCTC, the company received an official communication dated June 22, 2026, from the Ministry of Railways, which was received on June 23, 2026. The letter stated that the competent authority had approved the resignation of Sanjay Kumar Jain from the post of Chairman and Managing Director, with the resignation taking effect on July 20, 2026.

The Ministry further informed the company that a separate order regarding the additional charge of the CMD position will be issued in due course. Until a permanent successor is appointed, the government is expected to designate a senior official to oversee the responsibilities of the position on an interim basis, ensuring continuity in the company’s operations and decision-making.

The departure of Sanjay Kumar Jain will result in a change in the composition of IRCTC’s Board of Directors from July 20, 2026. The company emphasized that the disclosure was made in accordance with applicable SEBI regulations governing corporate governance and transparency for listed companies.

As Chairman and Managing Director, Sanjay Kumar Jain has played a key role in overseeing IRCTC’s diverse business operations, including online railway ticketing, onboard catering services, packaged drinking water, rail tourism, hospitality, and other passenger-focused services. Under his leadership, the company continued to strengthen its position as India’s premier provider of railway catering, tourism, and digital ticketing services.

IRCTC, a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, remains one of India’s most recognized railway service providers. The company is responsible for managing the country’s largest online railway reservation platform, offering millions of passengers access to ticket booking, catering, tourism packages, executive lounges, and other value-added travel services.

The announcement marks an important leadership transition for IRCTC, with the appointment of an interim or permanent CMD expected to be announced by the Ministry of Railways in the coming weeks as the organization continues its focus on operational excellence, digital innovation, and customer service.