HAL CMD Shri Kota Ravi Assigned Additional Charge of Director (Operations) Post
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited disclosed that the Ministry of Defence has approved the assignment of additional charge for the post of Director (Operations) to Chairman & Managing Director Shri Kota Ravi (DIN: 10807781), effective 1st May, 2026, for a period of three months or until a new incumbent assumes charge, whichever is earlier. The filing was made on 11th May, 2026, with BSE and NSE under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, and signed by Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Shailesh Bansal.

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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has informed the stock exchanges that the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has approved the assignment of additional charge for the post of Director (Operations) to the company's Chairman & Managing Director. The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Key Details of the Additional Charge Assignment
The following table summarises the key particulars of the additional charge assignment as communicated by the Ministry of Defence:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Assigned: | Shri Kota Ravi |
| Designation: | Chairman & Managing Director |
| DIN: | 10807781 |
| Post (Additional Charge): | Director (Operations) |
| Effective Date: | 1st May, 2026 |
| Duration: | Three months or till new incumbent takes charge, whichever is earlier |
| Ministry Reference Letter: | No. 49016/1/2025-D(HAL-III) dated 11th May, 2026 |
| Approving Authority: | Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
Regulatory Disclosure
The company filed this update with BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd on 11th May, 2026, in accordance with its obligations under the applicable SEBI listing regulations. The communication was signed by Shailesh Bansal, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
The additional charge arrangement will remain operative for three months from 1st May, 2026, or until the new incumbent assumes charge of the Director (Operations) post, whichever occurs earlier.
Historical Stock Returns for Hindustan Aeronautics
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.01% | +0.18% | +12.31% | -2.74% | +4.03% | +816.68% |
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