Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) shares were in focus after India received the second GE-404 engine from the United States for its Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark 1A program. HAL is scheduled to receive a total of 12 such engines by the end of this financial year, which will be installed in the LCA Mark 1A jets.
The Indian Air Force has already placed orders for 83 of these fighter jets. Additionally, a proposal to procure 97 more LCA Mark 1A aircraft is at an advanced stage following clearance from the Ministry of Defence.
Investors and analysts are closely tracking these developments for their potential impact on HAL’s future order book and production cycle.
India on Monday received the second GE-404 engine from the US for the LCA Mark 1A fighter jet aircraft programme. Indian public sector firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is expected to receive 12 GE-404 engines by the end of this financial year. The engines will be fitted… pic.twitter.com/RkZTUmKLqm
— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2025
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) shares traded in a narrow range today. The stock opened at ₹4,899 and touched a high of ₹4,932, while the day’s low was ₹4,890.70. HAL is currently trading well below its 52-week high of ₹5,535 but remains far above its 52-week low of ₹3,046.05
