Cochin Shipyard Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Change in Director(s) of the company.
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Cochin Shipyard has appointed Dr. Harikrishnan S as Director (Operations) and Shri Rajesh Gopalakrishnan as Director (Technical), effective August 27, 2025. Both are internal promotions from their existing roles as Executive Directors at CSL, with nearly three decades of experience each in shipbuilding and ship repair. The appointments were made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet through the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Dr. Harikrishnan S will serve until his superannuation on May 31, 2029, while Shri Rajesh Gopalakrishnan is appointed for a 5-year term. As a result, CMD Madhu Sankunny Nair, who was holding additional charge of both roles, has handed them over to the new appointees.
This is a routine internal succession with no negative implications — two experienced insiders take on functional director roles, providing stability. Investors are unlikely to see a meaningful stock price reaction as the CMD remains unchanged and the changes are part of a planned government-led board restructuring.