Cochin Shipyard outlines Rs 21,900 crore order book, major capacity expansions, and ISRF JV plans
Investor Presentation
Business Overview
- CSL is a Government of India Miniratna shipbuilding and shiprepair group.
- Core segments include naval/defense, commercial ships, shiprepair, and offshore/marine services.
- Strategic focus: brownfield expansions, ISRF JV, and marine electrification partnerships.
Operational Highlights
- ISRF JV with DDW approved; signing targeted Sep 11, 2026.
- Vadinar ship repair cluster capex Rs 1,570 Cr; environment clearance underway.
- Kochi SR cluster Phase I capex Rs 970 Cr; Phase II Rs 1,500 Cr.
- Two new Kochi core facilities: large 310m drydock with 600T crane.
- Total order book Rs 21,900 Cr (approx.).
- Defence order book Rs 11,900 Cr; Domestic Rs 1,600 Cr; Export Rs 7,200 Cr.
- Ship repair orders Rs 1,200 Cr; FY26 ship repair turnover Rs 1,656 Cr.
- FY26 turnovers: Hooghly Rs 123 Cr; Udupi Rs 618 Cr; CMSRU Rs 209 Cr; CANSRU Rs 228 Cr; CKSRU Rs 100 Cr.
- ISRF capacity 82 ships/year.
- JV with HBL for marine electrification formed; status mid-2026.
- 23% stake in Conoship International Holding; approvals completed.
- Tuticorin Hybrid Shipyard: 110.14 acres land; payment Rs 280 Cr; progress ongoing.
Financial Performance
- Order book position approx Rs 21,900 Cr.
- Ship repair turnover FY26 Rs 1,656 Cr from 163 projects.
- FY26 turnovers: Hooghly Rs 123 Cr; Udupi Rs 618 Cr; CMSRU Rs 209 Cr; CANSRU Rs 228 Cr; CKSRU Rs 100 Cr.
- Defence order book Rs 11,900 Cr; Domestic Rs 1,600 Cr; Export Rs 7,200 Cr.
- Kochi core facilities capex Rs 2,770 Cr overall for two facilities.
Capital Structure & Governance
- GoI holds 63.33%; Public 36.67% shareholding.
- Buyback of Rs 200 Cr executed in Dec 2018.
- Share split 1:2 in Jan 2024.
- Two wholly owned subsidiaries funded at Rs 345 Cr each.
- Board includes Chairman & MD Valiyaparambil Jacob Jose; diverse independent directors.
Strategic Priorities & Outlook
- Brownfield expansions 2025–2030; capex Rs 4,100 Cr per area.
- New Large Shipbuilding Block Fabrication facility and Infra expansions (2026–2030; Rs 4,100 Cr each).
- New Shiprepair Clusters: Kochi (2026–2029) and Vadinar (2027–2028) at Rs 2,420 Cr each.
- Marine electrification tech: JV with HBL formed; Conoship stake acquisition progressing.
- Tuticorin hybrid shipyard: phased land entitlement and payments progressing.
Risks & Mitigation
- Regulatory/environment approvals and port/department clearances for expansions.
- Execution risk in JVs and large capex programs; mitigated by staged approvals and governance.
Governance & Leadership
- Leadership: Board comprising CMD/MD and independent directors; operational oversight across divisions.