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IRCTC CMD Sanjay Kumar Jain Resignation Accepted; He Will Leave Office on July 20

The ministry's decision starts an interim appointment process to preserve operations at the state-owned ticketing, catering and tourism company.

Sanjay Kumar Jain stepped down citing personal reasons and requested to be relieved after serving the prescribed notice period.

Overview

  • The Ministry of Railways formally accepted Sanjay Kumar Jain's resignation in a communication dated Monday and he will remain in office until July 20, 2026.
  • IRCTC told stock exchanges that it received the ministry's acceptance under SEBI's disclosure rules, confirming the resignation and the prescribed notice period.
  • The Railway Board has approved the exit and the ministry said orders assigning additional charge or an interim in‑charge will be issued in due course to ensure leadership continuity.
  • Jain led IRCTC from February 2024 through upgrades to Schedule A and Navratna status and the company posted record FY 2025–26 results, with about ₹5,215 crore in revenue and ₹890 crore in tourism income.
  • Officials stressed operations should not be disrupted, noting recent technology projects such as AI monitoring in base kitchens and expanded e‑Pantry and e‑ticketing services, and stakeholders will watch who is named interim head and whether strategy shifts.