Hindustan Aeronautics Limited released its yearly business update for shareholders on March 31, 2026.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) reported provisional revenue of ₹322.5 billion for FY26 in an exchange release filed on March 31, 2026. This revenue is up almost 4.1% vs₹309.81 billion last year.
Growth came even as the company faced delays in deliveries of LCA Mk1A and HTT-40 aircraft due to global supply chain problems and technical issues. To balance this, HAL pushed deliveries of ALH helicopters and engines like AL31-FP and RD-33, which helped maintain revenue and margins.
CMD D K Sunil said the company managed steady growth despite global tensions and disruptions. He added that HAL expanded manufacturing capacity, improved its order pipeline, and also moved into the civil aviation space.
According to HAL, their order book stood at around ₹2.54 trillion at the end of March 2026, up from ₹1.89 trillion at the start of the year.
This growth includes a major deal with the Ministry of Defence for 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft worth ₹623.70 billion, along with helicopter and Dornier aircraft orders. These orders are expected to support revenue for the next 7-8 years.
The Company also disclosed that it paid total dividends worth₹33.44 billion to shareholders, including interim and final pay-outs.
On the production side, HAL operationalised a third Tejas line and a second HTT-40 line at its Nashik unit. It also signed an MoU with Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited to build a strategic metal bank for critical materials.
The company also entered civil aviation with the first flight of Dhruv NG and HTT-40 (series production model). It tied up with Russia’s UAC for the SJ-100 aircraft, and signed supply deals with Pawan Hans Limited and Guyana-based Jags Aviation.
In the space segment, HAL signed an agreement with Indian Space Research Organisation and others for SSLV technology transfer, aiming to become a launch service provider.
HAL also pushed digital upgrades like automation tools and AI-based systems to improve operations. It is setting up a centralised IT system with a Tier-3 data centre and private cloud.
On sustainability, the company now has over 50 MW renewable energy capacity, meeting about 40% of its power needs. It also launched a scholarship programme with Indian Institute of Technology Madras for students from weaker sections.
With strong orders and revenue uptick, HAL expects stable growth going into FY27.
