RITES CMD Rahul Mithal’s tenure extended till June 2027

The Ministry of Railways has approved the extension of tenure of Rahul Mithal as CMD of RITES beyond October 6, 2026, till his superannuation on June 30, 2027

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RITES CMD Rahul Mithal’s tenure extended till June 2027PSUWatch.com

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20 Aug 2026, 2:11 pm

New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways has approved the extension of tenure of Rahul Mithal as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of RITES Limited beyond October 6, 2026, till his superannuation on June 30, 2027, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

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In a regulatory filing on Thursday, RITES said the Ministry of Railways communicated the decision through a letter dated August 20, 2026. The extension has been approved by the competent authority.

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Mithal will continue to head the state-owned engineering and consultancy company during the extended tenure. RITES said it is in the process of completing the requisite statutory formalities related to the extension of his appointment.

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