Cochin Shipyard has promoted Subramanian K K to the position of General Manager (Employee Relations), effective August 11, 2026. The promotion elevates him to the E7 Level, thereby classifying him as Senior Management Personnel under the company’s governance structure. The appointment strengthens the leadership team responsible for human resources and industrial relations at the state-owned shipbuilder.

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The notification was signed by Syamkamal N, Company Secretary of Cochin Shipyard Limited, and submitted to both the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. on August 11, 2026.

Subramanian K K brings extensive internal experience to the new role. He joined Cochin Shipyard Limited in October 2015 as Assistant General Manager (HR). Over the past decade, he has worked across multiple functions including Human Resources, Employee Relations, Welfare, and Industrial Relations. His promotion reflects his long-standing tenure and expertise within the organization’s workforce management framework.

Executive Profile

Subramanian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (MA (PM&IR)), both awarded by Mahatma Gandhi University. His academic background aligns with his professional focus on personnel management and industrial relations.

The appointment does not involve any change in remuneration structure or board composition, but it marks a key succession step in the company’s senior management hierarchy. As a listed entity, Cochin Shipyard Limited is required to disclose such promotions to ensure transparency with shareholders and regulators.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACCC), Department of Personnel and Training, has approved the extension of the additional charge of the post of Chairman & Managing Director to Shri Jose V J at Cochin Shipyard Limited . The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, communicated this approval on July 29, 2026. This decision ensures operational continuity during the interim period following the superannuation of the previous Chairman & Managing Director, Shri Madhu Sankunny Nair.

The extension covers a period of 7 months effective from August 01, 2026. The tenure will continue until the assumption of charge by the regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever is the earliest. Shri Jose V J currently serves as Director (Finance) and has been holding the additional charge since June 01, 2026.

Key Details of the Extension

Leadership Transition Context

The leadership transition at Cochin Shipyard Limited began with the retirement on superannuation of Shri Madhu Sankunny Nair. To maintain stability, Shri Jose V J was entrusted with the additional responsibilities. The Board of Directors has been informed of this development for record purposes. This update follows a previous communication dated June 01, 2026, which informed stakeholders of the initial entrustment of the additional charge.

The company submitted this general update to the Compliance Departments of BSE Limited and The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. on July 29, 2026. The disclosure was signed by Syamkamal N., Company Secretary, Cochin Shipyard Ltd.