Overview
- The Western Naval Command confirmed the pay‑off took place on December 19, 2025, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
- Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan attended the ceremony.
- Lt Cdr Rajat Sharma commanded the submarine during its final pay‑off.
- Capt K.R. Ajrekar (retd), the vessel’s second commanding officer, served as guest of honour.
- Former Navy chief Admiral V.S. Shekhawat (retd), former commanding officers, and commissioning-crew members were present, with WNC sharing photographs of the event on X.