Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has been conferred as 'Schedule A', Category-I CPSE under the Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India in July, 2023. As at March 31, 2024, the Government of India holds 72.86% of equity share capital in the Company. The Company was founded in March, 1972 as a fully owned Government of India company. In April 1972, the foundation stone was laid for hull shop of the company. The company commenced the shipbuilding operations in 1978. The Company is engaged into construction of vessels and repairs and refits of all types of vessels including upgradation of ships, periodical lay-up repairs and life extension of ships. The Company built and repaired some of the largest ships in India. Over the years, it