IRCTC Chairman and MD Sanjay Kumar Jain quits; Railways set to appoint interim chief

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Kumar Jain has resigned on personal grounds, with the Ministry of Railways approving his exit with effect from July 20, 2026, according to a stock exchange filing by the company on Tuesday.

In a regulatory filing under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, IRCTC said it had received a Ministry of Railways letter dated June 22, 2026, conveying that the competent authority had approved Jain's resignation from the post of Chairman and Managing Director.

The company said orders for assigning additional charge of the CMD's post would be issued in due course.

Resignation letter cites personal grounds

According to the filing, Jain submitted his resignation on personal grounds and requested that he be relieved after completion of the notice period.

In his resignation letter, Jain described serving IRCTC as "the greatest privilege" of his professional life and thanked the organisation's employees and stakeholders for their support.

He said the company had progressed from a "Mini Ratna to Nav Ratna" and from "Schedule B to Schedule A" during his tenure and expressed confidence that IRCTC was well positioned for continued growth.

Jain also said he remained fully committed to ensuring a smooth and orderly transition before demitting office on July 20.