Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
HAL is India's largest Defence PSU and the country's principal aerospace OEM, designing and manufacturing fixed-wing combat aircraft (Tejas, Su-30MKI licence build), trainers (HTT-40), and helicopters
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At a Glance
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (15/1, Cubbon Road)
- Type
- Company (listed)
- Founded
- 22 December 1940 (as Hindustan Aircraft Company; nationalised and merged into HAL in 1964)
- India entity
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- Listed
- NSE: HAL | BSE: 541154 (IPO 2018; Government of India holds 89.97%); conferred 'Maharatna' CPSE status
- Key India role
- HAL is India's largest Defence PSU and the country's principal aerospace OEM, designing and manufacturing fixed-wing combat aircraft (Tejas, Su-30MKI licence build), trainers (HTT-40), and helicopters
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What It Is
HAL is India's largest Defence PSU and the country's principal aerospace OEM, designing and manufacturing fixed-wing combat aircraft (Tejas, Su-30MKI licence build), trainers (HTT-40), and helicopters (Dhruv ALH, Rudra, Prachand LCH, Light Utility Helicopter). FY2024-25 provisional revenue reached ₹30,400 crore (~US$3.6-4.0 bn) per the 62nd Annual Report. HAL is the prime contractor for the LCA Tejas Mk1A (180 aircraft on order across two IAF contracts: 83 in Feb 2021 for ₹48,000 Cr and 97 in Sep 2025 for ~₹62,700 Cr); is restarting licensed production of 12 Su-30MKI at Nashik (~₹11,000-13,500 Cr); and is lead integrator for the indigenous 5th-generation AMCA programme (entry to service post-2035). HAL also holds an Mar 2025 ₹62,700 Cr contract for 156 Prachand LCH (66 IAF + 90 Army), a Mar 2023 ₹6,838 Cr contract for 70 HTT-40 basic trainers, and a Mar 2024 ₹8,073 Cr contract for 34 ALH Dhruv Mk-III helicopters (Army + Coast Guard). AMCA prototype manufacturing is being competitively awarded with seven private firms bidding.
Deployments & Procurement
5 documented India deployment(s)/procurement(s).
| Agency | Context | Year | Quantity / Note | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Air Force | LCA Tejas Mk1A — 180 aircraft across two contracts (Feb 2021 ₹48,000 Cr for 83; Sep 2025 ~₹62,700 Cr for 97) | 2021-2034 | 180 | [1][2][3] |
| Indian Air Force | HTT-40 basic trainer — 70 aircraft ₹6,838 Cr contract (Mar 2023) | 2023 | 70 | [1][2][3] |
| IAF + Indian Army (Aviation Corps) | LCH Prachand — 156 helicopters ₹62,700 Cr (Mar 2025) | 2025 | 156 (66 IAF + 90 Army) | [1][2][3] |
| Indian Army + Indian Coast Guard | ALH Dhruv Mk-III — 34 helicopters ₹8,073 Cr (Mar 2024) | 2024 | 34 | [1][2][3] |
| Indian Air Force | Restart of Su-30MKI licence production at Nashik for 12 aircraft to replenish attrition losses (~₹11,000 Cr) | 2024-2029 | 12 | [1][2][3] |
Import Dependencies
Not analysed in this dossier.
Intelligence Assessment
Methodology: /research/methodology/
FAQ
When was HAL founded and where is it headquartered?
See the dossier sources above for details.
What is HAL's stock ticker and is it listed on NSE and BSE?
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How many Tejas Mk1A fighter jets has the IAF ordered from HAL?
See the dossier sources above for details.
What is the value of HAL's March 2025 contract for 156 Prachand LCH helicopters?
HAL also holds an Mar 2025 ₹62,700 Cr contract for 156 Prachand LCH (66 IAF + 90 Army), a Mar 2023 ₹6,838 Cr contract for 70 HTT-40 basic trainers, and a Mar 2024 ₹8,073 Cr contract for 34 ALH Dhruv Mk-III helicopters (Army + Coast Guard).
When will HAL restart Su-30MKI production at Nashik and how many jets will be built?
HAL is the prime contractor for the LCA Tejas Mk1A (180 aircraft on order across two IAF contracts: 83 in Feb 2021 for ₹48,000 Cr and 97 in Sep 2025 for ~₹62,700 Cr); is restarting licensed production of 12 Su-30MKI at Nashik (~₹11,000-13,500 Cr); and is lead integrator for the indigenous 5th-generation AMCA programme (entry to service post-2035).
What is the AMCA programme and when is the AMCA expected to enter service?
HAL is the prime contractor for the LCA Tejas Mk1A (180 aircraft on order across two IAF contracts: 83 in Feb 2021 for ₹48,000 Cr and 97 in Sep 2025 for ~₹62,700 Cr); is restarting licensed production of 12 Su-30MKI at Nashik (~₹11,000-13,500 Cr); and is lead integrator for the indigenous 5th-generation AMCA programme (entry to service post-2035).
Open Questions
- Import-dependency table not published on the listing; component-level analysis pending.
- Re-verify “status” against primary Indian sources (MoD/PIB/DRDO/OEM) next cycle.
Sources
- src-01Indicativehttps://www.hal-india.co.in
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- src-atlas-listingIndicativeHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) — Defence Atlas listing
Own register: indicative only, never official per standing evidence rules. All listing-derived figures in this dossier are attributed to this source.