Defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) reported a healthy performance in the second quarter, driven by steady growth in revenue and profitability compared with the same period last year. The company’s revenue from operations rose 14.9% year-on-year to ₹7,613 crore, against ₹6,628 crore reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. The growth reflects continued momentum in its aerospace and defence business.
HAL’s net profit increased 10.6% to ₹1,839 crore during the quarter, compared with ₹1,662 crore in the year-ago period. The rise in profit indicates stable business execution and improved earnings despite a challenging operating environment.
The company’s EBITDA, a key measure of operating performance, grew 11.6% year-on-year to ₹1,738 crore from ₹1,557 crore. This growth highlights the company’s ability to maintain strong operating earnings while supporting ongoing production and project activities.
However, EBITDA margin saw a slight decline during the quarter. The margin stood at 22.8% compared with 23.5% in the same quarter last year. The dip suggests that costs increased at a faster pace than revenue growth, putting some pressure on profitability margins.
Overall, HAL delivered a strong quarterly performance with double-digit growth in revenue, net profit and operating earnings, while maintaining healthy margins. The results underline the company’s strong position in India’s defence and aerospace sector and its ability to sustain growth momentum.
