Synopsis:
The shares of this maharatna central public sector undertaking were in focus today as the company entered into an agreement with General Electric Company, USA, for the supply of engines.
This company, which is engaged in the business of manufacturing Aircraft and Helicopters along with the Repair , Maintenance of Aircraft and Helicopters had its shares in the spotlight today as the company announced an agreement with a US based entity for the supply of engines.
With the market cap of Rs 3,18,952 crore, the shares of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd reached a high of Rs 4,785.20 compared to its previous closing price of Rs 4,626.95 , which is a gain of 3.42 percent in today’s trading session. The shares have given a return of 1,227 percent over the last 5 years.
About the Agreement
On November 7, 2025, the company signed an agreement with General Electric Company (GE), USA, for the supply of 113 F404-GE-IN20 engines and support package for execution of 97 LCA Mk1A programmes. The engine deliveries are planned between 2027 and 2032, marking a major step forward in strengthening India’s aerospace capabilities and reinforcing the company’s partnership with a leading global technology provider.
Financials and outlook
Revenue from operations for Q1 FY26 stands at Rs 4,819 crore compared to Rs 4,348 crore in Q1 FY25 which is a YoY growth of about 10.85 percent . Net Profit stands at Rs 1,384 crore in Q1 FY26 compared to Rs 1,437 crore in Q1 FY25 which is a YoY fall of 4 percent .
As of FY25, the company’s order book stands at an impressive Rs 1,89,300 crore, almost double then Rs 94,127 crore recorded in FY24 , even after executing a strong turnover of Rs 30,105 crore during FY25. The growth was driven by major new manufacturing contracts worth Rs 1,02,337 crore, including projects for AL-31FP engines, LCH Prachand helicopters, and Sukhoi-30MKI aircraft. Additionally, Repair and Overhaul (ROH) orders stood at Rs 19,271 crore, Design and Development projects at Rs 3,180 crore, and Export orders at Rs 493 crore.
Looking ahead, the company expects an order pipeline of around Rs 1 lakh crore over the next one to two years, supported by upcoming programs such as the LCA Mk1A, ALH helicopters, and Dornier aircraft upgrades, along with additional ROH orders worth Rs 20,000 crore which will be reinforcing its strong growth outlook.
The most recent achievement for the company would be that on October 27, 2025 ,HAL and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) signed an MoU in Moscow to jointly produce the SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in India. The twin-engine, narrow-body SJ-100, already operated by over 16 airlines worldwide, is expected to revolutionize short-haul air connectivity under India’s UDAN scheme.
Under this partnership, HAL will gain manufacturing rights for domestic customers, marking the first full-scale passenger aircraft production in India since the AVRO HS748 in 1961. This initiative will not only boost regional connectivity but also drive ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ in civil aviation, creating new opportunities for private industry participation and job growth across the sector.
Written by Leon Mendonca
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