RITES Limited has announced the cessation of Shri Vinod Kumar as a Government Nominee Director on the company’s board. This leadership change is effective as of May 4, 2026. The departure follows Shri Kumar’s appointment to a new position as Joint Secretary, Department of Defence, necessitating his exit from his previous role with the Railway Board.
Board Leadership Transition
Effective May 4, 2026, Shri Vinod Kumar has officially ceased to serve as a Government Nominee Director for RITES Limited. This transition comes as Shri Kumar relinquishes his role as Executive Director (PU&W) at the Railway Board to transition into his new governmental assignment as the Joint Secretary for the Department of Defence.
Updated Board Composition
Following this change, the company’s Board of Directors has been updated to reflect the current leadership structure. The board continues to operate with the following members:
- Shri Rahul Mithal, Chairman & Managing Director
- Dr. Deepak Tripathi, Director (Technical)
- Shri Krishna Gopal Agarwal, Director (Finance)
- Shri Prem Singh Meena, Director (Projects)
- Shri Jayant Kumar, Government Nominee Director
- Shri Rajbir Sharma, Independent Director
- Dr. Dineshananda Goswami, Independent Director
Source: BSE
