Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), headquartered in Bengaluru, is India’s premier aerospace and defence company and a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence. Established in 1940, HAL operates 21 production divisions and 11 R&D centres, employing over 24,000 personnel. HAL’s core competencies include the design, manufacture, repair, overhaul, and upgrade of aircraft, helicopters, aero-engines, avionics, and systems. It is the largest defence PSU in India and ranks 29th among the world’s top 100 defence companies. HAL is integral to India’s military aviation, producing platforms like the Tejas fighter, Su-30 MKI, and various helicopters (both in utility and combat role), and is a key partner in ISRO’s space missions such as PSLV, GSLV, Chandrayaan, and Gaganyaan.