The Shipping Corporation of India, founded in 1961, is an Indian government-owned company that operates and manages vessels that services both national and international lines. Major clients of Shipping Corporation of India include Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, Steel Authority of India Ltd, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd, Reliance Industries Ltd etc. The company has been awarded the Navaratna status due to its strong financial performance. SCI started with a moderate figure of 19 ships but slowly evolved as a major player with around 85 ships. Sailing through for nearly five decades from 1960s, the Shipping Corporation of India today has a significant presence on the global maritime map.

The Shipping Corporation of India, founded in 1961, is an Indian government-owned company that operates and manages vessels that services both national and international lines. Major clients of Shipping Corporation of India include Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, Steel Authority of India Ltd, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd, Reliance Industries Ltd etc. The company has been awarded the Navaratna status due to its strong financial performance. SCI started with a moderate figure of 19 ships but slowly evolved as a major player with around 85 ships. Sailing through for nearly five decades from 1960s, the Shipping Corporation of India today has a significant presence on the global maritime map.