RITES Limited Announces Senior Management Changes with New CSO Appointment
RITES Limited has implemented senior management changes effective February 13, 2026, appointing Shri Manish Tiwari as Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Operating Officer of RITES EXPOCON. Simultaneously, Shri Rajesh Naik has transitioned from his Executive Director role at RITES to Director (Projects) at Ircon International Limited. The company has completed all regulatory filings under SEBI requirements.

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RITES Limited has announced key changes in its senior management structure, with new appointments and transitions taking effect from February 13, 2026. The company has informed stock exchanges about these developments in compliance with SEBI regulations.
Senior Management Appointments
The company has appointed Shri Manish Tiwari as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), marking a significant addition to the senior management team. In his new role, Tiwari will also function ex-officio as Chief Operating Officer of RITES EXPOCON.
| Position Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| New Designation: | Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) |
| Additional Role: | Chief Operating Officer, RITES EXPOCON |
| Previous Position: | Group General Manager/ES&T |
| Effective Date: | February 13, 2026 |
Executive Profile and Experience
Shri Manish Tiwari brings extensive technical and managerial expertise to his new role. He holds a Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering from NIT, Bhopal, and a Masters in Quality Engineering from B.I.T, Mesra.
Tiwari's professional experience encompasses several critical areas:
- Power procurement and planning for Indian Railways
- Advisory services on regulatory issues related to deemed licensee status
- Power scheduling and procurement from energy exchanges
- Quality assurance and third-party inspection of railway equipment
- Quality systems, quality control, and drafting power purchase agreements
Management Transition
Concurrently with Tiwari's appointment, Shri Rajesh Naik has been relieved from his position as Executive Director and CSO at RITES. This transition follows his appointment as Director (Projects) at Ircon International Limited.
| Transition Details: | Shri Rajesh Naik | Shri Manish Tiwari |
|---|---|---|
| Change Type: | Relieving | Change in designation |
| Effective Date: | February 13, 2026 | February 13, 2026 |
| Reason: | New appointment at Ircon | Internal promotion |
| Status: | Ceased senior management role | Joined senior management |
Regulatory Compliance
RITES Limited has filed the necessary disclosures with both NSE and BSE under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has provided comprehensive details about both executives as required by regulatory guidelines.
The announcement was signed by Ashok Mishra, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, ensuring proper documentation and stakeholder communication of these senior management changes.
Historical Stock Returns for RITES
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.79% | -1.74% | -5.46% | -12.15% | +0.21% | +81.72% |


































