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- Cochin Shipyard Ltd received an unsolicited ESG rating from Crisil ESG Ratings & Analytics Ltd on October 12, 2026. - Assigned a 'Crisil ESG 59' rating and a 'Crisil Core ESG 66' rating based on publicly available data.

- Cochin Shipyard clarified regarding media reports about receiving orders to build 40 ships from various nations. - The company stated that all orders received have already been intimated to the Stock Exchanges and are publicly available. - CSL confirmed it has no further firm orders to report currently and will notify any new orders as per policy.

Order Win: Hooghly-CSL secured an order from Heritage River Journeys Private Limited Order Value: ₹100 إلى ₹250 Cr (Classified as Notable) Completion Timeline: June 2029 and June 2030

- Submitted ISIN details of debt securities issued by Cochin Shipyard Limited as on September 30, 2026. - Reporting done pursuant to SEBI circular requirements for non-convertible securities. - Outstanding debt securities amount stands at ₹23,00,00,000 with a coupon rate of 8.72% maturing on March 28, 2029.

- Cochin Shipyard Limited issued a Postal Ballot Notice dated October 08, 2026, to seek shareholder approval via remote e-voting. - The company proposes to transfer its International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF) undertaking at Willingdon Island, Kochi, to a proposed 50:50 joint venture company with Drydocks World – Dubai FZCO for a fair value of ₹1,800 Crores. - The consideration of ₹1,800 Crores will be received equally in cash (₹900 Crores) and equity shares of the JVCo. (₹900 Crores). - The transaction is also classified as a Material Related Party Transaction requiring ordinary resolution approval. - The remote e-voting period commences on October 09, 2026, at 09:00 Hrs. IST and ends on November 07, 2026, at 17:00 Hrs. IST.

- Cochin Shipyard Limited held its 54th Annual General Meeting on September 29, 2026. - All 9 resolutions, including the adoption of standalone and consolidated financial statements, confirmation of dividends, and appointment of directors, were passed with requisite majority. - Shareholders confirmed interim dividends and declared a final dividend for FY 2025-26.

- Cochin Shipyard Limited held its 54th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 29, 2026, through video conferencing. - Shareholders transacted business including the adoption of standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY 2025-26. - Approval and confirmation of dividends including a first interim dividend of ₹4.00, second interim dividend of ₹3.50, and final dividend of ₹1.50 per equity share for FY 2025-26. - Appointment of directors, fixing of auditor remuneration, and ratification of cost auditor remuneration were approved.

- For Q1 FY27, Consolidated Turnover was ₹1,094.21 Cr (up 2.4% YoY), but PBT decreased to ₹202.49 Cr and PAT to ₹151.45 Cr compared to the previous year. The EBITDA margin for the quarter was approximately 24% and PAT margin was 14%. - The company guides for 12-15% revenue growth YoY for FY27 and a blended EBITDA margin of 14% for the next two years, with operational cash flow expected to turn positive in FY27. - An unexecuted order book stands at ₹22,000 Cr, with L1 status for five Next-Generation Survey Vessels for the Indian Navy valued at ₹5,000 Cr, raising the total order book to ₹27,000 Cr. - The Board approved a 50:50 Joint Venture with Drydocks World, Dubai, for the International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF) for ₹1,800 Cr, with CSL receiving 50% cash and 50% equity. - CSL is developing a Block Fabrication Facility independently (targeting 72,000 tons/annum total capacity) and a new ship repair facility at Vadinar, Gujarat. A 30-year lease for a hybrid shipyard at Tuticorin was also secured for ₹305.76 Cr. - A Green Maritime Propulsion JV with HBL (CSL 40% stake) targets ₹640 Cr revenue by the 5th year with an EBITDA margin of approximately 20%, focusing on indigenous marine battery systems. - Total capex of ₹6,000-6,500 Cr over the next 5 years is planned, targeting a 14-15% Return on Capital, supported by government subsidies and interest subventions.

- Cochin Shipyard Limited executed the Joint Venture Agreement with Drydocks World Dubai – FZCO (DDW) on September 11, 2026. - The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi.

- Audio recording of the investor/analyst conference call on performance and business updates, held on September 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM, has been uploaded to the company's website. - The transcript of the call will be submitted in due course.

- Cochin Shipyard Limited announced an Investor Presentation for an investor/analyst conference call scheduled for September 07, 2026, to discuss the Company's performance and business updates. - The company reported an approximate turnover of USD 600 Million (Rs. 5000 crores) and highlighted strategic expansion from 1 unit to 7 units by 2024. - Significant shareholder value enhancement was noted, with the market capitalization increasing from ~Rs. 6,000 Cr. at IPO (Aug 2017) to ~Rs. 40,500 Cr. presently. - Details of infrastructure investments included two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Hooghly Cochin Shipyard (FY26 Turnover Rs. 123 Crs, Order book Rs. 200 Crs) and Udupi Cochin Shipyard (FY26 Turnover Rs. 618 Crs, Order book Rs. 2,100 Crs). - Three ship repair units (CMSRU, CANSRU, CKSRU) with a combined FY26 turnover of Rs. 537 Crs and total investments of Rs. 115 Crs were highlighted. - Two new core facilities at Kochi, inaugurated in Jan 2024, were presented: a Large Drydock (Rs. 1800 Crs) capable of handling large vessels, and an International Ship Repair Facility (Rs. 970 Crs) designed to repair up to 82 ships annually.

- Cochin Shipyard Limited received a fine of ₹9,66,420 each from BSE and NSE for non-compliance with SEBI LODR Regulations for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. - The non-compliance was due to an insufficient number of Independent Directors and improper constitution of Audit and Nomination & Remuneration Committees. - The Board noted the appointment of Dr. Vani Ahluwalia as an Independent Director and subsequent reconstitution of committees on September 09, 2026. - The company will file requests for waiver of the fines and awaits the appointment of four more independent directors.

- Board approved a 50:50 JV with Drydocks World Dubai FZCO to manage its International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF) at Kochi. - ISRF will be transferred for not less than ₹1,800 Cr. - Expected to enhance ship repair capacity and create synergies.

- Concall Schedule - Concall Date: September 10, 2026 - Concall Time: 02:00 P.M. Onwards

- Cochin Shipyard Limited announced a Final Dividend of Rs. 1.50 (30%) per equity share for FY 2025-26. - The Record Date for determining dividend entitlement is September 18, 2026. - The dividend, if approved at the 54th AGM, will be disbursed by October 28, 2026.

- Cochin Shipyard Limited filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26. - The company delivered India's first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Catamaran and other electric/hybrid vessels, advancing green shipping. - Plans include expanding rooftop solar to 4,000 kWp by Dec 2028 and implementing a Battery Energy Storage System by Dec 2027.

- Cochin Shipyard Limited's 54th AGM will be on September 29, 2026, at 11:00 hrs IST via VC/OAVM. - Agenda includes adopting FY2025-26 financial statements. - Also, proposing a final dividend of ₹1.50 (30%) per share, director appointments, and auditor remuneration.

- Cochin Shipyard Limited received notices from BSE and NSE for non-compliance with SEBI LODR Regulations regarding the composition of the Board of Directors (absence of sufficient Independent Directors) and the constitution of audit and nomination/remuneration committees for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. - Fines of ₹9,66,420 each (including GST) were imposed by both BSE and NSE. - The company stated that the non-compliances were not due to their negligence, but due to delays by the Government of India (being a PSU) in appointing Independent Directors. - Dr. Vani Ahluwalia was recently appointed as a Non-official (Independent) Director on August 17, 2026, which helped constitute the audit and nomination/remuneration committees. - CSL intends to forward requests for a waiver of the imposed fines to the stock exchanges.

- Cochin Shipyard Limited announced the appointment of Dr. Vani Ahluwalia as a Non-official (Independent) Director on its Board. - The appointment, made by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, is for a period of three years from August 17, 2026. - Dr. Ahluwalia is not related to existing Directors and is not debarred or disqualified.

- Cochin Shipyard received fines of ₹9,55,800 each from BSE and NSE for non-compliance with SEBI LODR regulations regarding board composition (insufficient independent directors) and non-constitution of Audit and Nomination & Remuneration Committees for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. - The Board noted that the power to appoint directors vests with the Government of India, and the appointment of the remaining five independent directors is awaited. - The company will continue to follow up with the Administrative Ministry and file waiver requests once compliance is achieved.

- Q1 FY27 Consolidated Revenue ₹1094.21Cr vs ₹1068.59Cr (▲2.40% YoY) - EBITDA ₹193.18Cr vs ₹241.36Cr (▼19.96% YoY) - PAT ₹151.45Cr vs ₹187.83Cr (▼19.37% YoY) - EBITDA Margin 17.65% vs 22.58% (▼493bps) - The company is unable to constitute an Audit Committee due to the absence of the requisite number of independent directors, indicating non-compliance with SEBI LODR Regulations. - Significant delays and uncertainties exist for two passenger vessel contracts (SH.0023 and SH.0024) with expired delivery dates (April 2023, Oct 2023). Liquidated damages total approximately ₹215.7 Cr, and financial impact from vessel ageing, berthing costs, and bank guarantee revalidation is yet to be determined.

- Q1 FY27 Consolidated Operating Revenue ₹1,094.2 Cr vs ₹1,068.6 Cr (▲2.4% YoY) - EBITDA ₹193.2 Cr vs ₹241.4 Cr (▼20.0% YoY) - PAT ₹151.5 Cr vs ₹187.8 Cr (▼19.4% YoY) - EBITDA Margin 17.7% vs 22.6% (▼490bps) - The company's Audit Committee is not constituted due to the absence of requisite independent directors, a non-compliance with SEBI LODR Regulations. - Significant delays in the construction of two passenger vessels for the Andaman & Nicobar Administration, with delivery dates expired (April & October 2023). Construction is suspended, and there is an inability to determine the full financial impact due to vessel ageing, berthing space occupation, and pending renewal of bank guarantees amounting to ₹1,12,412 lakhs. - Delay in completion of the Caisson Gate project by a subsidiary, with the delivery date expired in March 2023 and no progress reported since, leading to increased project costs.