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HAL revenue up 4.1% to INR323bn as Dhruv and local AL-31FP engine deliveries underpin results

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd reported revenue of INR323 billion for the 12 months ended 31 March, a 4.1% increase, helped by deliveries of the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter and two locally produced Saturn AL-31FP engines, even as the company continues to wrestle with supply‑chain challenges.

Discovered 2026-04-02T22:31:13.937203-07:00 | 2026-04-02T22:31:13.937203-07:00

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HAL's modest 4.1% revenue rise to INR323 billion for the year to 31 March was driven by Dhruv helicopter and locally produced Saturn AL-31FP engine deliveries, underscoring the company's continued centrality to India's defence production and sustainment ([source:6b1ce77c-11c4-4c7e-8115-cde4b5446952]).
The result illustrates the near‑term benefits of India's push for onshore aerospace capability and tariff policy changes, while persistent supply‑chain constraints flagged by HAL could still affect delivery timelines and programme execution ([source:518fec93-47d8-48c2-9a28-018e9b6cbc67]).

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