5411542026-05-012026-05-015411542026-05-015411542026-05-01ChangeInManagementDomain15411542026-05-012026-05-01ChangeInManagementDomain1xbrli:pureHALHINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED541154NOTLISTEDINE066F01020trueListed Entity (self)true2026-05-0112:30:0013:00:0012026-05-01AppointmentKey Managerial PersonnelOthersChairman and Managing DirectorMr.Kota Ravi2026-05-01Shri Ravi K is the Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). In this role, he drives the company’s global ambitions while transforming it into a competitive aerospace and defence enterprise, driven by innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), operational excellence and people. Previously, as Director (Operations) at HAL, he led strategic planning and played a key role in securing HAL's Maharatna status. A Mechanical Engineering graduate from Malnad College of Engineering, Karnataka, Shri Ravi K is an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad and IAS, Toulouse, France. He is also a Nominee Director on the board of Multi-Role Transport Aircraft Ltd. Shri Ravi K brings over 30 years of experience across various sectors such as A&D, manufacturing and electronics. He has held key leadership roles, including Executive Director and General Manager of the LCA Tejas Division as well as Executive Director (Corporate Planning). During his tenure, he concluded various big-ticket contracts for HAL such as contract to supply 180 LCA Tejas to the Indian Air Force, 156 LCH Prachand to Indian Army and Indian Air Force and is credited with the operationalisation of the LCA Tejas fleet in IAF. He boosted fleet serviceability through various customer-centric initiatives, established seamless data communication with IAF bases and created a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for timely customer support. He has been a driving force in strengthening indigenous capabilities within the LCA Tejas programme by increasing local content and expanding production capacity in Nasik. He also played a pivotal role in developing a robust manufacturing ecosystem by outsourcing major fuselage assemblies to private sector partners, a strategy that is now delivering tangible results through ongoing deliveries. His initiatives have diversified HAL into Civil manufacturing and MRO, creating new revenue streams and expanding HAL’s market presence. He also serves as Nominee Director on the board of Multi-Role Transport Aircraft Ltd.