IRCTC appoints Rahul Himalian as CMD w.e.f. July 20
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited appointed Rahul Himalian as Chairman and Managing Director on an additional charge basis effective July 20, 2026. He succeeds Sanjay Kumar Jain, who ceased to hold the post of CMD and Key Managerial Personnel on the same date. Himalian continues to serve as the Director (Tourism & Marketing).

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Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited has appointed Rahul Himalian to the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director effective July 20, 2026. The appointment follows the cessation of Sanjay Kumar Jain as the Chairman and Managing Director and Key Managerial Personnel of the company. The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Rahul Himalian currently serves as the Director (Tourism & Marketing) at IRCTC . The company informed the exchanges that he has assumed the additional charge of the post in addition to his own existing duties. The filing was signed by Suman Kalra, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of IRCTC, on July 20, 2026.
Appointment Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| New appointee | Rahul Himalian |
| Designation | Chairman and Managing Director (Additional Charge) |
| Existing role | Director (Tourism & Marketing) |
| Effective date | July 20, 2026 |
| Predecessor | Sanjay Kumar Jain |
Historical Stock Returns for IRCTC
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.47% | +0.10% | -4.66% | -18.94% | -35.43% | +5.16% |
Will IRCTC initiate a formal search for a permanent Chairman and Managing Director, or is Rahul Himalian a candidate for the full-time role?
How will the dual responsibility of leading Tourism & Marketing while serving as CMD impact the company's strategic priorities?
What are the primary reasons behind Sanjay Kumar Jain's cessation, and could this signal a shift in IRCTC's operational direction?


































