RITES Appoints Vinod Kumar Sharma as Chief Vigilance Officer

New Delhi: State-owned engineering consultancy firm RITES Limited has announced a change in its senior management with the appointment of Shri Vinod Kumar Sharma, ITS (1999) as the company’s Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO).

In a regulatory filing submitted to stock exchanges on Monday, RITES said the appointment has been made pursuant to an order issued by the Ministry of Railways. Sharma assumed charge of the post on February 9, 2026, and will serve for an initial tenure of three years from the date of assumption, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Following his appointment, Sharma has been included in the Senior Management Personnel of RITES with immediate effect.

Regulatory Disclosure

The company informed that the disclosure has been made in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, along with applicable amendments.

RITES shares are listed on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE Limited, where the company trades under the symbol RITES and scrip code 541556, respectively.

Profile of the Newly Appointed CVO

Shri Vinod Kumar Sharma is a 1999-batch officer of the Indian Telecom Service (ITS). He holds a degree in Electronic Engineering from Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, and brings with him over 25 years of experience in the telecom sector.

During his career, Sharma has served in various capacities across BSNL, BBNL, and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). His professional experience includes overseeing the installation, expansion, operation, and maintenance of both basic and mobile telecom services. He has also been involved in monitoring major government initiatives, including the National Optical Fibre Network (NoFN) project.

Prior to joining RITES, Sharma was working as Business Area Head in Muzaffarpur, Bihar Telecom Circle, BSNL.

No Inter-Director Relationships

The company clarified that there are no relationships between Sharma and any of the directors of RITES, as required under SEBI disclosure norms.

Market Context

Appointments to vigilance and compliance roles are considered significant for public sector enterprises, particularly those engaged in large-scale infrastructure and consultancy projects. RITES operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Railways and undertakes projects in transport, infrastructure, and export consultancy in India and abroad.