IRFC appoints Alok Tiwari as part-time government nominee director

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has announced the appointment of Alok Tiwari as a part-time government nominee director, effective December 5, 2025. This appointment follows a Ministry of Railways order and was confirmed by the IRFC board of directors.

Tiwari, a joint secretary in the Infrastructure Finance Secretariat, Department of Economic Affairs, brings extensive experience to the role. He is an IAS officer with a B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, an M.Sc. in Economics, and a Ph.D. He has previously served in various governmental capacities, including joint magistrate and district magistrate & collector, and as deputy secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat and the Department of Financial Services. He is not related to any director or KMP of the company and holds no equity shares in IRFC.

The appointment is in compliance with SEBI regulations. Tiwari's tenure will last until he holds the post of joint secretary, Infrastructure Finance Secretariat, Department of Economic Affairs, or until further orders.