Container Corporation of India has appointed V. Kashiho Sangtam as a Non-Official (Independent) Director on its Board. The appointment is effective from August 26, 2026, for a tenure of three years.

The Board of Directors approved the appointment on September 1, 2026, in accordance with orders from the Ministry of Railways. The Ministry had previously communicated the President’s pleasure in appointing Sangtam vide order no. 2026/PL/57/16, dated August 13, 2026.

Profile of the New Director

V. Kashiho Sangtam brings over three decades of experience in public administration and governance. He is a retired voluntary officer of the Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC). His professional background includes serving as Block Development Officer and Assistant Director of Rural Development in the Government of Nagaland from 1988 to 2018.

From 2018 to 2023, Sangtam served as the Minister for Soil & Water Conservation, Geology & Mining, and as Chairman of the Nagaland State Minerals Development Corporation (NSMDC). He holds a Bachelor's degree in Arts with majors in Political Science, History, Economics, and English from North Eastern Hill University, awarded in 1983.

The company affirmed that Sangtam is not debarred from holding office by any SEBI order or other authority and has no relationship with other directors.

Updated Board Composition

The appointment adds to the existing board structure. The updated list of directors includes both official and non-official members representing the Ministry of Railways and the company’s management.

The company notified the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange regarding this change on September 1, 2026.

Container Corporation of India Ltd has appointed Swayambhu Arya and Shrikant V. Janbandhu as executive directors, strengthening its senior management team. The appointments were made via promotion, with effective dates in late July and early August 2026.

Container Corporation of India disclosed the changes pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The office order, numbered CON/HR/190/2/CN 59761 and dated August 24, 2026, formalizes the transition.

New Appointments

Swayambhu Arya takes charge as Executive Director (P&S). His absorption is effective from July 29, 2026. Arya is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers officer with 27 years of experience in the logistics and transport sector. He holds management and engineering graduate degrees. His career includes roles in operations, maintenance, projects, and production verticals within Railways and Concor. He also served as faculty at the National Academy of Indian Railways, focusing on managerial capacity building.

Shrikant V. Janbandhu assumes the role of Executive Director (C&O), effective from August 6, 2026. Janbandhu is an Indian Railway Traffic Service officer with extensive experience in the Traffic Department of Indian Railways and at Rites Limited. Prior to joining Concor, he served as Executive Director/Coaching at the Railway Board, Ministry of Railways. He holds an MBBS degree and a BA (Additional) in Psychology.

The disclosure was signed by Harish Chandra, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary, on August 25, 2026.