Cochin Shipyard files papers for Rs 1,400-1,500 crore IPO

State-owned Cochin Shipyard today filed draft papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise an estimated Rs 1,400-1,500 crore through an initial public offering.

The company — the largest public sector shipyard in India in terms of dock capacity — caters to the defence sector as well as commercial sector worldwide.

The initial public offer (IPO) comprises fresh issuance of 22,656,000 equity shares and…