Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) has officially appointed Ms. Pallavi Joshi as the new Director (Finance), holding the position on an additional charge basis. Ms. Joshi, a 2004-batch Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer, brings over two decades of financial management expertise to the company’s leadership team. Her appointment was formalised during the board meeting held on April 10, 2026, with the role effective from April 9, 2026.
Leadership Transition
The Board of Directors of Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) has announced the appointment of Ms. Pallavi Joshi as Director (Finance) on an additional charge basis. This leadership change was approved during the board meeting held on April 10, 2026, and is effective as of April 9, 2026. Ms. Joshi joins the board while continuing her responsibilities as Executive Director (Finance – Commercial & PPP) for the Ministry of Railways.
Professional Background and Expertise
Ms. Pallavi Joshi is an accomplished professional with a career spanning over 20 years within the Indian Railways. A 2004-batch officer of the Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS), she holds a strong academic background, including a gold medal in B.A. and a PGDM (Executive) with a focus on Financial Management. She is also a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) scholar, reflecting her commitment to academic and professional excellence.
Key Career Highlights
Throughout her career, Ms. Joshi has held various high-impact roles, including assignments in the Mumbai Division of Central Railway, Prayagraj Division of North Central Railway, and Northern Railway. She also previously served as Director (Finance Commercial) in the Railway Board and General Manager (Finance) at the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL). Her expertise includes spearheading the digitization of vendor payment systems, IT infrastructure development for finance, and successful infrastructure financing through External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) and World Bank loan refinancing programs. Her contributions have been recognized through prestigious honors, including the National Rail Award in 2020.
Source: BSE
