Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit Appointed Additional Chairman of Paradip Port Authority
Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRTS, has been appointed to hold the additional charge of Chairman, Paradip Port Authority. This appointment is effective from September 1, 2026, for a period of six months or until a new Chairman is appointed.
The appointment is for an additional charge at Paradip Port Authority and not a direct appointment within Dredging Corporation of India Limited's board or management, although further board approval is pending. The immediate impact on DCI's operations or financials is not specified, hence assessed as low.
The announcement pertains to a change in leadership at a port authority, which is an external event. While it may indirectly impact the company's operations or relationships, the announcement itself does not contain financial performance data or strategic directives for Dredging Corporation of India Limited, hence it is neutral.
Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCI) has been informed by the Paradip Port Authority regarding the appointment of Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRTS, to hold the additional charge of the post of Chairman, Paradip Port Authority.
This appointment has been made by the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) and is effective from September 1, 2026. The tenure for this additional charge is for a period of six months, or until a new Chairman is appointed, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Shri Purohit will be taking over this responsibility in place of Shri P. L. Haranadh, IRTS.
DCI will intimate the stock exchanges accordingly once the appointment of Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRTS, as a Director of the Company receives approval from the NRG/Board.
A plain-language summary of a public exchange filing by Dredging Corporation of India Limited. Read the original for the full detail.