HAL Ltd (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) is India’s premier aerospace and defence manufacturing company. It is responsible for the design, development, production, and maintenance of aircraft, helicopters, engines, and avionics systems for the Indian Armed Forces. Company Profile Founded: 1940 Headquarters: Bengaluru Sector: Aerospace & Defence Ownership: Government of India (Ministry of Defence) Type: Navratna Public Sector Undertaking Core Business Segments 1. Aircraft Manufacturing Fighter aircraft production (Tejas Light Combat Aircraft) Trainer aircraft Transport aircraft 2. Helicopters Advanced Light Helicopter (Dhruv) Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Utility helicopters for armed forces