NEW DELHI: In a key development for India’s logistics and railway sector, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Mr. Vivek Gupta, an IRAS officer of 1997 batch and currently serving as Group General Manager (Finance) at the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), for the position of Director (Finance) at Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR). The decision was taken during PESB’s fourth selection meeting of 2026, held on Thursday morning.
Vivek Gupta Selected Among Nine Candidates
The selection process was highly competitive, with a total of nine candidates from various public sector enterprises interviewed for the top financial leadership role at CONCOR. The candidates who appeared before the PESB panel included:
- Mr. Harish Chandra – Principal Executive Director (Finance), Company Secretary & CFO, CONCOR
- Mr. Satish Kumar Sinha – Executive Director (Finance & Accounts), GAIL (India) Limited
- Mr. Ratti Ram Aggarwal – Group General Manager/Regional Manager, Central Warehousing Corporation
- Ms. Alpna Dosaj – General Manager (Finance), DFCCIL
- Mr. Rajesh Agrawal – General Manager (E-7), GAIL (India) Limited
- Mr. Mahesh Chand Bansal – Senior Executive Director (Finance) HoD, NBCC (India) Limited
- Mr. Subrata Aich – Executive Director & Chief Risk Officer, REC Limited
- Mr. Sundeep Pal – Executive Director (Pay Commission), Ministry of Railways
- Mr. Vivek Gupta – Group General Manager (Finance), DFCCIL
After a thorough evaluation of experience, expertise, and vision for financial management, Mr. Vivek Gupta emerged as the recommended candidate for the Director (Finance) role.
Role and Responsibilities of Director (Finance) at CONCOR
The Director (Finance) at CONCOR holds a board-level position with critical responsibilities that include:
- Formulating and executing financial strategy for the company
- Managing budgeting, treasury operations, and financial planning
- Overseeing financial reporting and compliance with regulatory standards
- Ensuring robust risk management and investment strategies
The appointee is expected to bring strategic financial leadership to support CONCOR’s growth in the logistics and supply chain sector, particularly in containerized freight movement.
Next Steps for Appointment
Following PESB’s recommendation, the proposal for Mr Gupta’s appointment will be forwarded to the Ministry of Railways and subsequently to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for final approval. Upon receiving clearance from the ACC, Mr. Gupta will officially assume the role of Director (Finance) at CONCOR, strengthening the company’s leadership with his extensive experience in railway finance and infrastructure project funding.
About Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR)
Container Corporation of India Limited is a leading Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, specializing in multimodal logistics and containerized freight transport. CONCOR plays a vital role in India’s domestic and EXIM (export-import) cargo movement by providing efficient, reliable, and integrated supply chain solutions across the country.
