Total expenses increased 4.07% year-on-year to Rs 9,522.36 crore during the quarter. The cost of materials consumed rose 4.91% to Rs 12,114.35 crore, while employee benefits expense declined 4.79% to Rs 1,724.54 crore during the period under review.

Profit before tax stood at Rs 5,583.83 crore in the March quarter, registering a growth of 6.99% from Rs 5,218.66 crore reported in the same quarter a year ago.

For the full financial year FY26, the company posted an 8.98% rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 9,115.60 crore, while revenue from operations increased 6.80% to Rs 33,088.82 crore compared with FY25.

Hindustan Aeronautics, a defence public sector undertaking (DPSU), undertakes the design, development, manufacturing, maintenance, repair, overhaul, and servicing of aircraft, helicopters, engines and other related systems like avionics, instruments, and accessories. Its primary consumers are the Indian defence forces comprising the Indian Air Force, Indian Army, Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard. The Government of India (GoI) is HAL's largest shareholder, with a stake of 71.64% as of 31 March 2025.

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