HAL Appoints Shri Kota Ravi as Chairman & Managing Director
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) appointed Shri Kota Ravi as Chairman & Managing Director, effective May 1, 2026. He will serve until June 30, 2029. Shri Kota Ravi brings over 30 years of experience and has held key leadership roles, including Director (Operations).
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced the appointment of Shri Kota Ravi as its new Chairman & Managing Director. This appointment, effective from May 1, 2026, is based on a letter from the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Shri Kota Ravi, who previously served as Director (Operations) at HAL, will hold this position until his superannuation on June 30, 2029, or until further orders from the Ministry of Defence, whichever is earlier.
Shri Kota Ravi is not related to any other Director of the Company and is not debarred from holding directorship by any SEBI order. His brief profile highlights over 30 years of experience in the A&D, manufacturing, and electronics sectors. He has held significant leadership roles, including Executive Director and General Manager of the LCA Tejas Division and Executive Director (Corporate Planning). His tenure has seen the conclusion of major contracts, such as the supply of 180 LCA Tejas to the Indian Air Force and 156 LCH Prachand to the Indian Army and Indian Air Force. He is also credited with operationalizing the LCA Tejas fleet and enhancing fleet serviceability through customer-centric initiatives.
Furthermore, Shri Kota Ravi has been instrumental in strengthening indigenous capabilities within the LCA Tejas program by increasing local content and expanding production capacity. He has also played a key role in developing the manufacturing ecosystem and diversifying HAL into civil manufacturing and MRO. He currently serves as a Nominee Director on the board of Multi-Role Transport Aircraft Ltd.
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