Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received a major boost as the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by the Prime Minister, has cleared a proposal for the procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force.
According to the company’s exchange filing, the approval came on 19 August 2025 following communication from the Ministry of Defence. The order will also cover associated equipment, strengthening the Indian Air Force’s combat capability under the government’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” and “Make in India” initiatives.
The LCA Mk-1A, an advanced variant of the indigenous Tejas fighter jet, is equipped with state-of-the-art avionics, improved radar systems, and advanced electronic warfare capabilities. The upcoming procurement is expected to enhance operational readiness while reducing dependence on foreign suppliers.
This fresh order adds to HAL’s growing defence portfolio and highlights the Centre’s continued focus on indigenisation of critical defence platforms.
HAL Q1 Results
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) posted a mixed set of earnings for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025. The defence PSU reported a net profit of ₹1,377 crore, down 4.11% from ₹1,436 crore recorded in the same period last year.
Revenue from operations, however, showed healthy growth, rising 10.8% year-on-year to ₹4,819 crore, compared to ₹4,348 crore in Q1 FY25.
On the operational front, HAL delivered a strong performance. EBITDA jumped 29.2% to ₹1,284.3 crore against ₹994 crore in the year-ago quarter. Operating margins also expanded sharply to 26.7% from 22.86%
