The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has appointed Shri R. Lakshmanan as Joint Secretary on the Board of SCI, effective November 4, 2025. He replaces Shri Venkatesapathy S. The appointment is part-time, with Shri Lakshmanan serving as a Government Nominee Director. The company is proceeding with the necessary formalities for the appointment and will provide further details in due course.
Leadership Change on the Board
Shri R. Lakshmanan has been appointed as Joint Secretary on the Board of the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI). This change is effective as of November 4, 2025.
Details of the Appointment
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) formally approved the nomination of Shri R. Lakshmanan as Joint Secretary on the SCI Board. He is stepping into the role previously held by Shri Venkatesapathy S.
Transition of Roles
Shri R. Lakshmanan will serve as a Part-time (Government Nominee Director) on the Board of SCI starting November 4, 2025. Simultaneously, Shri Venkatesapathy S. has concluded his tenure as the Part-time (Government Nominee Director) from the Board of SCI, also effective November 4, 2025.
Next Steps
SCI is actively completing the required procedures for the appointment of Shri R. Lakshmanan and will communicate additional information as it becomes available.
Source: BSE
