Overview

• The Indian Navy said he assumed the Chief of Staff post on October 1.
• He previously led the Western Fleet in 2025 before this appointment.
• A specialist in Navigation and Direction, he is an alumnus of the NDA, DSSC Wellington, Naval War College Goa, and the Australian Defence College.
• Career highlights include commanding INS Khukri and INS Kolkata, serving as Fleet Operations Officer of the Eastern Fleet, and a diplomatic tenure as Naval Adviser in Islamabad.
• Hindustan Times reported that his predecessor, Vice Admiral Ajay Kocchar, has been posted to the Andaman and Nicobar Command.