Cochin Shipyard Limited has appointed Dr. Vani Ahluwalia as a Non-Official (Independent) Director to its board for a three-year term from August 17, 2026, or until further orders. The appointment comes at a time when the shipyard is expanding its boardroom philosophy to blend public sector governance with cross-sector expertise. The government’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) disclosed the appointment, underscoring an alignment between policy stewardship and corporate leadership at CSL.