Shipping Corporation of India has appointed Smt. Bharati Raman Gotarna as a Non-official (Independent) Director on its Board, effective from August 19, 2026. The company disclosed the appointment in a filing to stock exchanges on August 20, 2026, citing compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The appointment became effective after Smt. Gotarna completed requisite statutory formalities, including the allotment of her Director Identification Number (DIN: 11902357) and registration with the Independent Directors Databank. The filing confirms that she is not related to any existing director of the company and is not debarred from holding office by virtue of any SEBI order or other authority.

Profile and Experience

Smt. Bharati Raman Gotarna brings over 12 years of field experience, with approximately 10 years dedicated to social work. Her professional background includes extensive grassroots engagement with village communities, particularly in Kauncha and Dudhani. She holds degrees in Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).

Her expertise spans community leadership, public service, stakeholder engagement, and legal awareness. According to the company’s disclosure, her work has focused on social welfare, community awareness, and local development initiatives.

The appointment was confirmed by Smt. Swapnita Vikas Yadav, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, who submitted the intimation to the BSE and NSE listing compliance departments.

The Shipping Corporation of India has secured approval for a three-month extension of the additional charge of Director (Technical & Offshore Services) assigned to Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the proposal on August 13, 2026, effective from September 1, 2026, or until the regular incumbent assumes charge, whichever is earlier.

Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh currently serves as Director (Liner & Passenger Services). He assumed the additional charge initially on June 1, 2026. The extension ensures continuity in the Technical & Offshore Services division during the interim period.

Regulatory Disclosure

The company made the disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DRequirements) Regulations, 2015. The event occurred on August 18, 2026, at 11:00 pm.

Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh is not related to any other director of the company and is not debarred from holding office by SEBI or any other authority.

Leadership Profile

Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh brings over three decades of service in the Indian Navy to his role. His previous assignments include:

• Director of Bulk and Tanker businesses at SCI until May 4, 2026
• Director on the Board of SCI Bharat IFSC Ltd until February 23, 2026
• Director on the Board of Inland and Coastal Shipping Ltd
• Director on the Board of Sethusamudram Corporation Ltd

During his naval career, he served as Chief of Staff of the Southern Naval Command and Assistant Chief of Naval Staff Foreign Cooperation. He holds a postgraduate degree in Business Administration and is an alumnus of the Naval Postgraduate School in California and the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington. He was awarded the Nau Sena Medal for distinguished service.