Cochin Shipyard Ltd., a prominent player in the shipbuilding industry, is set to reveal its quarterly financial results for the period ending June 30 on Tuesday, August 12. The Board of Directors will convene to consider and approve both standalone and consolidated unaudited financial results for the April-June quarter.

Trading Window Closure

In line with regulatory practices, Cochin Shipyard has closed its trading window from July 1. This closure will remain in effect until 48 hours after the announcement of the results, ensuring fair trading practices and preventing insider trading.

Previous Quarter Performance

In its last quarterly report, Cochin Shipyard demonstrated strong growth in key financial metrics:

Despite the impressive revenue and profit growth, the company experienced a decline in Ebitda (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization). The Ebitda margins contracted to 15.1% from 22.5% in the previous year.

Stock Performance

Cochin Shipyard's stock has shown mixed performance across different time frames:

• Past 5 trading sessions: ↓ 5.18%
• Last month: ↓ 16.12%
• Past 6 months: ↑ 25.38%

The stock has experienced significant fluctuations, reaching a 52-week high of Rs 2,545.00 on June 6, and a 52-week low of Rs 1,180.20 on February 18.

As investors and analysts await the upcoming Q1 results, all eyes will be on how Cochin Shipyard has navigated the challenges and opportunities in the shipbuilding sector during the April-June quarter. The announcement on August 12 is expected to provide crucial insights into the company's financial health and operational performance.

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a prominent player in India's shipbuilding and ship repair industry, has announced a significant change in its board composition. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has appointed Shri Venkatesapathy S IAS as a Part-time Official (Nominee) Director on the company's Board of Directors, effective August 07, 2025.

New Appointment Details

Shri Venkatesapathy S IAS, currently serving as Joint Secretary in the MoPSW, replaces Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha IAS, who was the Additional Secretary at MoPSW. The change comes as part of the government's directive, and Shri Venkatesapathy will hold the position until further orders.

About Shri Venkatesapathy S IAS

Shri Venkatesapathy brings a wealth of experience to his new role at Cochin Shipyard:

• He is a 2009-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Kerala cadre.
• Holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Production Engineering from Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University.
• Has an impressive track record in various administrative positions, including:
  • District Collector in Malappuram and Thiruvananthapuram
  • Managing Director of Kerala Water Authority
  • Director in the Fisheries Department
  • Sub Collector in Idukki, Devikulam, and Kasargod
  • Secretary in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
  • Managing Director of Supplyco

Additional Directorships

In addition to his new role at Cochin Shipyard, Shri Venkatesapathy serves as a Government Nominee Director in several other significant entities:

• Shipping Corporation of India Limited
• Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets Limited
• Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited

Compliance and Governance

Cochin Shipyard has confirmed that Shri Venkatesapathy S IAS is not related to any existing Directors of the company. Furthermore, he has not been debarred from holding the office of Director by SEBI or any other authority and is not disqualified under Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.

This appointment underscores the government's continued involvement in the strategic direction of Cochin Shipyard, a key player in India's maritime sector. The diverse experience that Shri Venkatesapathy brings to the board is expected to contribute to the company's growth and governance in the coming years.