Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) has announced the appointment of Shri Vivek Gupta as the new Director (Finance), effective April 21, 2026. He succeeds Ms. Pallavi Joshi, who held the additional charge of the role. Mr. Gupta brings over 32 years of extensive experience in finance, IT, and business development within the Indian Railways and the corporate sector to his new position on the company’s Board.
Leadership Transition
CONCOR has officially transitioned its financial leadership, with Shri Vivek Gupta assuming the role of Director (Finance) on April 21, 2026. His appointment is for a tenure of five years or until further orders, whichever occurs first. Consequently, Ms. Pallavi Joshi has ceased to hold the additional charge of the Director (Finance) position effective from the same date.
Professional Background and Expertise
Mr. Gupta is a 1997 Batch Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer with academic credentials including a B.Tech from IIT-BHU and an MBA in Finance from BITS Pilani. Over a career spanning more than 32 years, he has built a robust reputation in various leadership capacities across five Zonal Railways, managing critical areas such as finance, business development, and general administration.
Proven Track Record and Accomplishments
Throughout his career, Mr. Gupta has spearheaded significant projects and received national recognition for his contributions. Notable highlights include:
- The implementation of the Traffic Accounts Management System (TAMS).
- The development of the first Indian Railway Freight Terminal under PPP policy at Bhopatpur in 2022.
- Finalizing a dollar-based refinancing deal with IRFC during his tenure at DFCCIL, which resulted in savings exceeding ₹2,700 crore for the national exchequer.
- Receiving the National Award for Outstanding Service (MR Award) in 2009 for his innovative work in integrating crew management and payroll systems.
Source: BSE
