Rites Ltd Independent Director tenure ends July 07, 2026
Rites Ltd announced the cessation of Dr. Dineshananda Goswami as Independent Director effective July 07, 2026, due to the completion of his tenure. His initial appointment began on July 07, 2025, and was confirmed by shareholders in September 2025. The updated Board composition includes seven members.

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Rites Ltd announced that Dr. Dineshananda Goswami will cease to be an Independent Director on the Board of the company effective July 07, 2026, following the completion of his tenure. The cessation is a consequence of the end of his term, which was approved by the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, and subsequently ratified by shareholders.
Dr. Goswami was initially appointed as an Additional Director (Independent Director) on July 07, 2025, for a period of one year or until further orders, whichever was earlier. This appointment was confirmed by the shareholders during the 51st Annual General Meeting held on September 23, 2025. The disclosure was made to the exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The company has provided the updated list of Directors following the cessation of Dr. Goswami. The Board now comprises seven members, including the Chairman & Managing Director and functional directors.
Updated Board Composition
| S. No. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shri Rahul Mithal | Chairman & Managing Director |
| 2 | Dr. Deepak Tripathi | Director (Technical) |
| 3 | Shri Krishna Gopal Agarwal | Director (Finance) |
| 4 | Shri Prem Singh Meena | Director (Projects) |
| 5 | Shri Jayant Kumar | Government Nominee Director |
| 6 | Shri Atul Singh | Government Nominee Director |
| 7 | Shri Rajbir Sharma | Independent Director |
Historical Stock Returns for RITES
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.17% | -4.48% | +9.38% | -5.86% | -20.60% | +54.21% |
Who will be appointed to fill the upcoming vacancy left by Dr. Goswami?
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