Hindustan Aeronautics Restricted turns into 14th Maharatna firm

NEW DELHI: The central authorities has upgraded Hindustan Aeronautics Restricted (HAL) because the 14th Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE), the Division of Public Enterprises stated in a publish on social media X on Saturday.
The Maharatna standing will additional improve its operational autonomy and monetary powers with promising future initiatives and progress.It may now make investments as much as 15 per cent of its web value in initiatives and make investments as much as Rs 5,000 crore in overseas ventures with out authorities approval.
“Hon’ble Finance Minister has authorised the upgradation of Hindustan Aeronautics Restricted (HAL) to 14th #Maharatna CPSE. The proposal has earlier been advisable by the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) headed by the Finance Secretary and Apex Committee headed by Cupboard Secretary,” the Division of Public Enterprises acknowledged within the publish on X.
The opposite 13 Central Public Sector Enterprises which might be categorized as Maharatna are NTPC Restricted (NTPC), Oil and Pure Fuel Company Restricted (ONGC), Metal Authority of India Restricted (SAIL), Bharat Heavy Electricals Restricted (BHEL), Indian Oil Company Restricted (IOCL), Hindustan Petroleum Company Restricted (HPCL), Coal India Restricted (CIL), GAIL India Restricted (GAIL), Bharat Petroleum Company Restricted (BPCL), Energy Grid Company of India Restricted (POWERGRID), Energy Finance Company, Rural Electrification Company Restricted and Oil India Ltd.
HAL is a Division of Defence Manufacturing (DoDP) CPSE with an annual turnover of Rs. 28162 crore and web revenue of Rs. 7595 crore for FY 2023-24.
HAL manufactures Engines, Communication gear, Navigation gear, Show techniques, Hydraulic techniques, Electrical gear, and so on., required for plane and helicopters.
Earlier in September this yr, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with the state-owned firm for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for Su-30MKI plane at a value of over Rs 26,000 crore.
These aero-engines will likely be manufactured by the Koraput Division of HAL and are anticipated to satisfy the necessity of the Indian Air Pressure to maintain the operational functionality of the Su-30 fleet for the protection preparedness of the nation.
HAL will provide 30 aero-engines each year as per the contractual supply schedule. The provision of all 240 engines can be accomplished over the interval of the following eight years.
CPSEs eligible for Maharatna standing should maintain Navratna standing and be listed on the Indian inventory alternate with the minimal public shareholding as per SEBI laws.
CPSEs ought to have a mean annual turnover exceeding Rs 25,000 crore and a mean annual web value of over Rs 15,000 crore previously three years. Moreover, they have to obtain a mean annual web revenue after tax of greater than Rs 5,000 crore throughout the identical interval and possess a big world presence or worldwide operations, as per the official assertion.
Notably, Maharatna corporations have the liberty to undertake mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments each domestically and internationally. The standing goals to empower these corporations to increase their operations and emerge as world giants.
The Authorities of India classifies Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) into three categories–Maharatna, Navratna, and Miniratna.