Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a defence public sector undertaking in India, reported a consolidated net profit of ₹4,196.08 crore for the fourth quarter of FY26, marking a 5.51% increase from ₹3,976.66 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue from operations also saw a slight increase of 1.77%, amounting to ₹13,942.40 crore compared to ₹13,699.85 crore in Q4 FY25. Total expenses rose by 4.07% to ₹9,522.36 crore, influenced by a 4.91% increase in the cost of materials consumed, while employee benefits expenses decreased by 4.79% to ₹1,724.54 crore. The profit before tax for the quarter was ₹5,583.83 crore, reflecting a growth of 6.99% from ₹5,218.66 crore a year earlier. For the full financial year FY26, HAL reported an 8.98% rise in consolidated net profit to ₹9,115.60 crore, with revenue from operations increasing by 6.80% to ₹33,088.82 crore compared to FY25. HAL primarily serves the Indian defence forces, including the Indian Air Force, Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Coast Guard, with the Government of India being its largest shareholder at 71.64%.