Shipping Corporation of India independent director appointment became effective on August 19, 2026, the state-owned shipping company said in a BSE filing dated August 20. Bharati Raman Gotarna has joined the board as a Non-official (Independent) Director after completing the stipulated statutory formalities.

The disclosure follows SCI's earlier communication dated August 14, 2026. Her appointment had been subject to the allotment of a Director Identification Number and registration with the Independent Directors Databank. SCI said both requirements have now been completed. Gotarna has been allotted DIN 11902357.

SCI provides regulatory details

Shipping Corporation of India submitted the remaining appointment details under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company also referred to the SEBI Master Circular dated January 30, 2026, and other relevant circulars.

  • Gotarna is not related to any director of Shipping Corporation of India.
  • She is not debarred from holding the office of director by any SEBI order or by another authority.
  • The company recorded the date and time of occurrence of the event as August 20, 2026, at 10:00 am IST.

The filing was submitted to BSE and the National Stock Exchange. SCI trades under BSE scrip code 523598 and the NSE symbol SCI.

Profile of Bharati Raman Gotarna

According to the profile attached to the filing, Gotarna is a community-focused professional with more than 12 years of field experience, including around 10 years devoted to social work. Her grassroots work has involved village communities, particularly in Kauncha and Dudhani, across welfare, awareness and local-development initiatives.

She holds Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts degrees. SCI said her experience spans community leadership, public service, community development, stakeholder engagement, field coordination, legal awareness, responsible leadership and problem-solving.

The profile states that she has maintained sustained engagement with residents and community groups, building practical knowledge of local concerns and supporting community-oriented responses. Her work has focused on social welfare, public service, community awareness and the long-term development of the communities she serves.

Source: BSE corporate announcement.