IRCTC has announced the appointment of Manoj Kumar Sharma as Director of Catering Services, effective September 22, 2025. This follows previous announcements regarding his initial assumption of the role. Sharma is confirmed to not be debarred from holding the position, and he has no Director/KMP affiliations within the company. His brief profile details his extensive experience in the railway sector.
Director Appointment
Manoj Kumar Sharma has officially assumed the role of Director of Catering Services at IRCTC, effective September 22, 2025. The appointment follows Railway Board’s approval as conveyed in letter No. 2024/E(O)II/40/15 dated September 19, 2025.
Confirmation of Eligibility
IRCTC confirms that Manoj Kumar Sharma is not debarred from holding the office of director, complying with SEBI guidelines. This confirmation is based on internal verification and declarations made by Sharma.
Related Party Disclosure
It is further confirmed that Manoj Kumar Sharma has no existing relationships with any Director/KMP within IRCTC, and he does not hold any shares in the company.
Manoj Kumar Sharma’s Background
Manoj Kumar Sharma, an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer from the 1995 batch, has been with IRCTC since March 12, 2024, initially as Group General Manager/North Zone. With 28 years in the railway sector, he has a background in marketing, business development, operations, transportation, and other critical areas. He has experience working across multiple zones, including Northern, Northeast Frontier, North Eastern, and South East Central Railway.
IRCTC Board of Directors
The current Board of Directors comprises:
- Sanjay Kumar Jain – Chairman & Managing Director
- Sudhir Kumar – Director (Finance) (Additional Charge)
- Rahul Himalian – Director (Tourism & Marketing)
- Manoj Kumar Sharma – Director (Catering Services)
- Shivendra Shukla – Government Nominee Director
- Manoj Kumar Gangeya – Government Nominee Director
- Devendra Pal Bharti – Independent Director
- Sanjay Gaur – Independent Director
- Namgyal Wangchuk – Independent Director
Source: BSE