Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has reported a provisional and unaudited revenue of Rs 32,250 crores for the financial year ending March 31, 2026, marking steady growth over the previous year’s Rs 30,981 crores. The performance comes despite supply chain disruptions impacting deliveries of LCA Mk1A and HTT-40 aircraft.
To offset these constraints, HAL accelerated deliveries of Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH), AL31-FP and RD-33 engines, along with other services, enabling the company to sustain its topline and maintain profitability. Chairman and Managing Director Dr DK Sunil highlighted the company’s resilience amid global uncertainties, noting that HAL has strengthened its order pipeline, expanded manufacturing capacity, and advanced diversification into civil aviation.
The company’s order book stood at approximately Rs 2.54 lakh crores as of March 31, 2026, significantly higher than the opening position of Rs 1.89 lakh crores. Key contributors include major contracts with the Ministry of Defence for 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft valued at Rs 62,370 crores, six ALH for Rs 2,704 crores, and eight Dornier aircraft worth Rs 2,186 crores. These orders provide strong revenue visibility over the next seven to eight years.
HAL distributed dividends totaling Rs 3,344 crores during the year, including an interim dividend of Rs 35 per share for FY 2025-26 and a final dividend of Rs 15 per share for FY 2024-25. Operationally, the company enhanced production capacity with the commissioning of a third LCA Tejas production line and a second HTT-40 line at its Nashik facility. It also signed a strategic agreement with Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited to establish a metal bank for critical materials, supporting long-term self-reliance.
HAL made notable progress in civil aviation, conducting the inaugural flight of the Dhruv NG helicopter and the first series-production HTT-40 aircraft. Strategic partnerships were also expanded, including agreements with Russian aircraft manufacturer UAC for the SJ-100 commuter aircraft, Pawan Hans for Dhruv NG helicopters, and Jags Aviation in Guyana for Hindustan-228 aircraft. In the space sector, HAL signed a technology transfer agreement with ISRO, IN-SPACe, and NSIL for the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), marking its transition into launch services.
The company also advanced its digital transformation initiatives and sustainability goals, achieving over 50 MW of renewable energy capacity and meeting around 40% of its electricity needs through green sources. With a robust order pipeline, enhanced infrastructure, and improving supply chains, HAL is well positioned for sustained growth in the coming financial year.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited remains at the forefront of India’s aerospace and defence manufacturing sector, playing a vital role in the design, development, production, and maintenance of a wide range of aircraft, helicopters, aero-engines, avionics, and aerospace structures for both military and civil applications.
