The public-sector headhunter selected Debashish Chandra (Group GM, IRCTC) for the post of Director (CS), Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). He was the single candidate who was interviewed at a Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on May 30, 2019.

Subject to requisite clearances and ACC approval Chandra may replace V Sriram; the outgoing Director retiring on June 30, 2019.