Management Change1 May 2026, 01:04 pm
HAL appoints Kota Ravi as Chairman & Managing Director
AI Summary
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) announced the appointment of Shri Kota Ravi as its new Chairman & Managing Director, effective May 1, 2026. He was previously the Director (Operations) and will serve until his superannuation on June 30, 2029, or until further orders from the Ministry of Defence. Shri Kota Ravi brings over 30 years of experience across aerospace and defence, manufacturing, and electronics sectors. His past achievements include securing HAL's Maharatna status, leading significant contracts like supplying 180 LCA Tejas and 156 LCH Prachand, strengthening indigenous capabilities, and diversifying HAL into civil manufacturing and MRO. He is not related to any other director and is not debarred by SEBI.
Key Highlights
- Shri Kota Ravi appointed Chairman & Managing Director of HAL.
- Appointment effective May 1, 2026, until June 30, 2029.
- He previously served as Director (Operations) at HAL.
- Brings over 30 years of experience in A&D and manufacturing.
- Credited with securing major contracts and boosting indigenous capabilities.