Cochin Shipyard Share Price in Focus; Bags ₹498.58 Crore INS Betwa Refit Contract

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has secured a ₹498.58 crore contract from the Ministry of Defence for the refit and re-powering of INS Betwa, a frigate operated by the Indian Navy, as per ANI news report.  

The agreement was signed in New Delhi on Wednesday in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. The work will include replacing the ship's existing steam-based propulsion system with a diesel-engine-based system.  

INS Betwa belongs to the Navy's Brahmaputra-class fleet and will also undergo repairs and an upgrade to its weapon suite. 

INS Betwa to Receive Upgrades 

The propulsion system replacement is a major part of the contract. The ship will also receive a modernised weapon suite as part of the refit. According to the Ministry of Defence, the changes are expected to improve its combat capabilities and operational effectiveness. 

The project involves more than routine repair work, as the existing propulsion system will have to be replaced. It will require specialised engineering and maintenance work on the naval vessel. 

Over 50 MSMEs to Participate 

More than 50 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are expected to be involved in the project. The work is also expected to create employment across India's shipbuilding and ancillary industries. 

The Ministry noted that the contract would support the government's Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives. It is also expected to increase domestic participation in complex naval repair and maintenance work. 

MoD's Corvette Contracts 

Earlier, on November 2, the Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth ₹53,866.50 crore with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for eight Next Generation Corvettes. 

GRSE will build five vessels, while GSL will construct the remaining three. The Indian Navy will design the corvettes, with construction undertaken by the two defence public sector undertakings selected through a competitive process. 

The project will also involve private shipyards and Indian industrial partners, including MSMEs. 

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Cochin Shipyard Share Price Performance  

As of November 11, 2026, 3:30 pm, Cochin Shipyard share price closed at ₹1,206.50, a 6.47% decrease from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

The ₹498.58 crore order adds another naval refit project to Cochin Shipyard's work for the Ministry of Defence. The contract covers the replacement of INS Betwa's propulsion system, repairs and weapon upgrades. 

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