Bengaluru: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has recorded a revenue of ₹30,400 crore (provisional and unaudited) for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, compared with ₹30,381 crore during the previous year.
“This achievement came despite shortfalls in deliveries of light combat aircraft (LCA) and advanced light helicopter (ALH),” said DK Sunil, chairman and managing director of HAL. “LCA deliveries were affected by engine unavailability, while the ALH delivery schedule was impacted by January’s accident and subsequent fleet grounding. However, we accelerated deliveries of other products and services, helping us maintain our top line.”
With the company's order book improving significantly over the past 12 months, HAL utilized the year to expand capacity. Additional production lines for the LCA and HTT-40 were established, alongside enhancements to aero engine capacity at Koraput.
The order book now stands at ₹184,000 crore, compared with the opening position of ₹94,129 crore, after adjusting for current year liquidation. During 2024-25, HAL secured new manufacturing contracts worth ₹102,000 crore and repair and overhaul (ROH) contracts valued at ₹17,500 crore. Recently, the company signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence for 156 LCH Prachand helicopters worth ₹62,777 crore – the largest procurement by the MoD from HAL to date.
Other highlights from 2024-25 include HAL becoming the first defence public sector undertaking to achieve prestigious “maharatna” status.
The company also signed contracts for additional 12 Sukhoi-30MKI aircraft, mid-life upgrade of 40 Dornier-228 aircraft, 240 AL-31FP engines for Sukhoi-30MKI aircraft, and avionics upgrade of one Il-78 aircraft. The first AL-31FP engine was delivered within one month of contract signature.
With supply chain issues stabilizing, new orders secured, and enhanced production capacity, the company is preparing for more robust physical and financial performance in FY2025-26.
