Archive · 10 Nov 2025
HAL Shares Surge Over 3% on Tejas Engine Deal with GE Aerospace
HAL, a government-owned company that makes fighter jets, has made a big deal with General Electric, an American company.
HAL will buy 113 jet engines from GE for its Tejas fighter jets.
This deal is for 97 of the newer Tejas planes.
The engines will start arriving in 2027 and be delivered until 2032.
HAL's stock price went up because this deal is expected to help them build the planes on time and efficiently.
Analysts believe this is good news for HAL and could lead to better financial results.
The Indian Air Force needs these new planes to replace older ones and strengthen its fighter jet capabilities.
HAL already has many orders, and this one will make its order book even bigger.
HAL's share price increased by over 3% following the announcement of a deal with GE Aerospace.
The agreement is for 113 F404-GE-IN20 engines and a support package for 97 LCA Mk1A (Tejas) aircraft.
Engine deliveries are scheduled to occur between 2027 and 2032, with the contract for the 97 aircraft signed in September 2025.
Analysts view the deal positively, expecting it to ensure supply chain consistency, timely execution, and potentially boost investor confidence and earnings.
HAL's existing order book was ₹1.8 lakh crore at the end of FY25, with the potential to increase significantly upon finalization of the Tejas order.
- Who
- Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and General Electric Company, USA
- What
- Signed an agreement for the supply of 113 F404-GE-IN20 engines and a support package for 97 LCA Mk1A (Tejas) fighter jets
- When
- Deal announced on Friday, November 7; engine deliveries from 2027-2032.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To equip 97 Tejas Mk1A aircraft, with the goal of faster execution, timely delivery, and bolstering the Indian Air Force's fleet.
- Company
- Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
- Partner
- General Electric Company, USA
- Deal Value
- Approximately ₹67,000 crore (for 97 Tejas Mk-1A)
- Engines Ordered
- 113 units of F404-GE-IN20 engines and support package
- Aircraft Program
- 97 LCA Mk1A (Tejas)
- Delivery Period
- 2027 to 2032
- HAL Order Book (End FY25)
- ₹1.8 lakh crore