Hindustan Aeronautics is trading at RS 4810.90, up 34.90 points (0.73%) from its previous close of RS 4776.00 on the BSE.

The stock opened at RS 4839.95 and has touched a high of RS 4839.95 and a low of RS 4771.90 so far, with 49,142 shares traded on the counter.

The BSE group ‘A’ stock, with a face value of RS 5, recorded a 52-week high of RS 5166.00 on 16-May-2025 and a 52-week low of RS 3045.95 on 03-Mar-2025. Over the past week, it moved between a high of RS 4941.85 and a low of RS 4713.80. The company’s current market capitalisation stands at RS 3,20,677.61 crore.

Promoter holding is 71.64%, while institutional investors hold 20.63% and non-institutional investors 7.73%.

Adding to investor optimism, Hindustan Aeronautics has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence for the supply of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin-seaters, along with associated equipment, for the Indian Air Force at a cost of over RS 62,370 crore (excluding taxes). Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027-28 and will be completed within six years.

These aircraft will feature over 64% indigenous content, including 67 new items beyond the earlier LCA Mk1A contract of January 2021. Integration of advanced systems such as the UTTAM AESA Radar, Swayam Raksha Kavach, and control surface actuators will further strengthen India’s Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) efforts.

Based in Bengaluru, Hindustan Aeronautics is a leading Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) engaged in the design, development, manufacture, repair, overhaul, upgrade, and servicing of aircraft, helicopters, aero-engines, avionics, accessories, and aerospace structures.