The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces. The President of India serves as Supreme Commander of the Indian Navy.

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), usually a four-star officer in the rank of Admiral, commands the navy.

The Commander of the Navy is the Chief of Naval Staff is for the rank of Admiral of the Fleet exists, it is primarily intended for major wartime use and honour.

Roles of Indian navy:

Deterrence against war or intervention
Decisive military victory in case of war
Security of India's territorial integrity, citizens and off-shore assets from sea-borne threat
Influence affairs on land
Safeguard India's mercantile marine and marine and maritime trade
Safeguard India's national interests and maritime security

Missions:

Nuclear second strike
MDA
Sea Control
Sea Denial
Blockade
Power Projection
Expeditionary Ops
Compellance
Destruction
SLOC Interdiction
SLOC Protection
Special Ops
Protection of offshore Assets
Seaward Defense
NCAGS Ops

Address:

Indian navy
JDMPR (OI & R)
Room No 205, C Wing
Sena Bhawan, New Delhi -110011
Telephone: 011-23010151