The tenure of Madhu Sankunny Nair as Chairman & Managing Director of Cochin Shipyard Limited till January 31, 2026. He was appointed as the Chairman & Managing Director of Cochin Shipyard Limited for a period of five years from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2020, which was subsequently extended for a further period of five years from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025. He was given a one-month extension. The Government of India is yet to find his successor.