Hindustan Aeronautics Appoints Dr. Nikhil Agarwal as Independent Director

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd announced the appointment of Dr. Nikhil Agarwal as an Additional Director, designated as Part-Time Non-Official (Independent) Director. This appointment is effective from September 9, 2026, for a term of three years, subject to shareholder approval. Dr. Agarwal is a recognized expert in innovation, startups, and policy, with an MPhil from the University of Cambridge and a PhD from the University of Edinburgh. He currently serves as the Managing Director of Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) at IIT Delhi and is the founder of Entrepreneur Café. He has prior experience with global companies like Cadbury's, FIC, and Zensar.