Amid Rafale controversy, HAL records highest turnover; here are details

Despite challenges, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has achieved significant growth in revenue and profits, a top company official said Saturday.

Amid Rafale controversy, HAL records highest turnover; here are details
"We have recorded the highest ever turnover of Rs 18,28,386 lakhs in 2017-18 financial year compared to previous year's turnover of Rs 17,60,379 lakhs," CMD R Madhavan said in a statement here. Image Source: Reuters
By PTI
Updated: Sat, Sep 29, 2018
02:27 pm
Bengaluru, PTI
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Despite challenges, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has achieved significant growth in revenue and profits, a top company official said Saturday. "We have recorded the highest ever turnover of Rs 18,28,386 lakhs in 2017-18 financial year compared to previous year's turnover of Rs 17,60,379 lakhs," CMD R Madhavan said in a statement here.

HAL had on Friday, held its 55th Annual General Body Meeting of Shareholders, first after its listing. Profit Before Tax for the year was Rs 3,32,284 lakhs as against Rs 3,58,258 lakhs in previous year, Madhavan said adding the Profit After Tax (PAT) for the year was Rs 2,07,041 lakhs.

HAL produced 40 aircraft and helicopters covering Su-30 MKI, LCA Tejas & Dornier Do-228 in fixed wing and ALH Dhruv and Cheetal Helicopters in rotary wing, Madhavan noted.

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In addition, HAL produced 105 new engines, overhauled 220 aircraft, helicopters and 550 engines, he said. Also, as many as 146 new aero-structures for space programs were produced during the period, he added.