New Delhi: Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), has appointed Anand Saklecha as a Non-Official (Independent) Director on its Board for a term of three years, effective October 12, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The appointment was approved by CONCOR’s Board of Directors at its meeting held on October 22, 2026, following an order issued by the Ministry of Railways. The appointment is part of the company’s board-level governance framework and has been disclosed to the stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
CONCOR Director Appointment Follows Ministry of Railways Order
According to the company’s regulatory filing, the appointment follows the Ministry of Railways’ order dated October 6, 2026, under which the President was pleased to appoint Anand Saklecha as a Non-Official Director on CONCOR’s Board.
His tenure will run for three years from the effective date of October 12, 2026, unless further orders are issued earlier.
CONCOR has confirmed that Saklecha is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any order of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) or any other relevant authority. He has also confirmed that he has no relationship with the company’s other Directors.
The company has submitted a brief profile of Saklecha along with the updated list of its Board of Directors as part of the disclosure.
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Anand Saklecha’s Professional Background and Expertise
Anand Saklecha is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) and a Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) with more than 25 years of professional experience.
His areas of expertise include corporate finance, investment banking, auditing, risk management and strategic consulting. He also has significant exposure to the startup and venture capital ecosystem.
Saklecha has been associated with several professional and industry organisations, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Committee on MSME and Startups, JIIF, the World Business Angels Investment Forum and the Indian Angel Network.
His professional background spans financial management, investment-related activities and strategic advisory, bringing experience across established businesses and the startup ecosystem.
CONCOR Discloses Appointment Under SEBI Regulations
CONCOR has informed the stock exchanges about Saklecha’s appointment in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure covers the effective date and tenure of the appointment, along with the relevant details regarding his eligibility to serve as a Director.
The appointment adds a new Non-Official (Independent) Director to the company’s Board for the specified tenure.
About Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR)
Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways. The company is engaged in containerised freight transportation, inland logistics, terminal operations and multimodal logistics services, supporting domestic and international cargo movement across India.
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