The President of India has confirmed that all shares held in Hindustan Aeronautics Limited are free from encumbrance. The disclosure, made under Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, clarifies that no charge has been created directly or indirectly on the equity shares held by the government.

The Ministry of Defence, Department of Defence Production, communicated this declaration to the stock exchanges and the company on April 2, 2026. Manisha Chandra, Joint Secretary (Aerospace), provided the confirmation on behalf of the President of India.

The notification addressed to hindustan aeronautics , The BSE Limited, and The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd., explicitly states that the shares held by the President of India remain unencumbered. The scrip code for the equity shares is 541154, and the trading symbol is HAL.

Regulatory Context

The filing was necessitated by SEBI regulations governing substantial acquisitions and takeovers. Regulation 31(4) requires disclosures regarding any encumbrance on shares to ensure transparency in the market. The declaration serves as a formal confirmation to the exchanges regarding the status of the government's holding in the defence PSU.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has announced a change in its senior management, informing the exchanges that Shri Suji Abraham, General Manager (Planning), is set to superannuate on May 31, 2026. The disclosure, made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, ensures transparency regarding the transition in the company's leadership structure. The filing was submitted to both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd on May 27, 2026.

Management Change Details

The company provided specific details regarding the personnel change in its regulatory filing. The table below outlines the key parameters of the superannuation:

Regulatory Compliance

The communication was formally signed by Shailesh Bansal, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, headquartered at 15/1, Cubbon Road, Bangalore – 560 001, Karnataka, continues to fulfill its disclosure obligations mandated by SEBI regulations. The filing reference number is CO/SEC/4(7)/2026-27/BSE & NSE Filing/13.