Cochin Shipyard CMD Madhu Sankunny Nair Retires, Jose V J Gets Interim Charge
New Delhi, January 31, 2026: State-owned Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) on Friday informed stock exchanges that its Chairman and Managing Director, Madhu Sankunny Nair, has retired from the services of the company upon attaining superannuation, effective January 31, 2026.
Following his retirement, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has entrusted Jose V J, Director (Finance) of Cochin Shipyard, with the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director. The appointment will be effective from February 1, 2026, for a period of three months or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
Cochin Shipyard, a leading public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, plays a key role in India’s shipbuilding, ship repair, and maritime infrastructure development. The interim leadership arrangement ensures continuity in operations and strategic decision-making during the transition period.
Shares of Cochin Shipyard may remain in focus amid the top-level management change.