Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has announced the appointment of Shri Saleem Ahmad as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), effective December 23, 2025. He succeeds Shri Sukhmal Chand Jain. Shri Ahmad previously served as Director (Projects) at NBCC (India) Ltd. and brings over 35 years of experience in the construction sector to RVNL.
Leadership Transition at RVNL
Shri Saleem Ahmad has assumed the role of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) at Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) as of December 23, 2025. Previously, the position was held by Shri Sukhmal Chand Jain, whose tenure ended on the same date.
Shri Saleem Ahmad’s Background
Prior to this appointment, Shri Saleem Ahmad was serving as Director (Projects) at NBCC (India) Ltd. He is a Civil Engineering graduate from Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi, and has over 35 years of extensive experience in the construction sector. His expertise spans a range of large-scale infrastructure projects, including bridges, tunnels, and residential and commercial developments. He has also held positions at Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. and Mumbai Port Trust.
Board of Directors Update
Following the appointment of Shri Saleem Ahmad, the updated list of directors includes:
* Smt. Anupam Ban (Director Personnel)
* Shri Mritunjay Pratap Singh (Director Operations)
* Shri Abhishek Kumar (Director Finance)
* Shri N. C. Karmali (Govt. Nominee Director)
* Shri Prem Sagar Gupta (Govt. Nominee Director)
* Shri Surender Singh (Independent Director)
Source: BSE