PESB selected Mr. Binesh Kumar Tyagi for SCI's CMD post

He is currently working as Functional Director in Shipping Corporation of India.

PESB selected Mr. Binesh Kumar Tyagi for SCI's CMD post

New Delhi: Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) on Friday recommended the name of Mr. Binesh Kumar Tyagi for the post of Chairman & Managing Director, Shipping Corporation of India. He is currently working as Functional Director in the same company. 


PESB interviewed these applicants in the selection meeting:

  • Mr. ATUL UBALE, Director (Bulk Carriers and Tankers), Shipping Corporation of India
  • Mr. BINESH KUMAR TYAGI, Functional Director, Shipping Corporation of India
  • Mr. ANIRUDH PRASAD SINGH, General Manager, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL)


Moreover, Mr. Tyagi can assume the charge of the post, after the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) nod. In 2021 Capt. Binesh Kumar Tyagi has taken over as Director of Liner and Passenger Services, He is graduated from Meerut University and joined SCI in 1990 as a Trainee Nautical officer. He served onboard various ships in different ranks including Master of the ships. In 2004, he has absorbed shore office and served Technical, Vetting, Chartering, Fleet Personnel Departments in various ranks. Overall 30 years of rich experience in various aspects of shipping.

He has all-around professional qualifications covering areas like Ship operations, Navigation, General Management, Shipping management, and legal aspects.

After the ACC approval, Binesh Kumar Tyagi will take over the charge from Mrs. H K Joshi. Mrs. Joshi took over as CMD, The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. back in 2019, Sep 11.

About SCI
The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) is an Indian public sector undertaking that operates and manages vessels servicing both national and international lines. It is under the management of the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, with its headquarters in Mumbai. The SCI has immensely contributed to the growth of India’s EXIM trade and the national exchequer, by being a net earner/saver of valuable foreign exchange.

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