defence company under the Ministry of Defence, announced key changes in its senior management with effect from July 1, 2025. As per Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a total of 32 senior officials have either been promoted or newly appointed across various divisions of the organization.

The highlight of the announcement is the appointment of Shri P B Rangarao as CEO of the Helicopter Complex (HC). Alongside this major change, several senior officials across critical operational units and strategic locations have been elevated to higher roles, reinforcing HAL’s commitment to strengthening leadership across the organization.

Some notable promotions include:

  • Dr. Ravi Kant Gupta as GM (FMD)

  • Shri A V Murali Krishna as CoP, AD Hyderabad

  • Shri V K Koila as GM (IMM), CO

  • Shri Saroja Kumar Panda as GM (SED), Koraput

  • Shri Soumya Kanti Guha as GM, Barrackpore

  • Dr. Ajay Khare as CD, RWRDC

  • Smt. Isabella Molly F as GM (HR), CO

  • Shri S K Nasirullah as CoP (AMD), Nasik

  • Shri Ashok Kumar Singh as CoP, TAD Kanpur

The list spans across various key departments including manufacturing, R&D, human resources, finance, and overhaul, indicating a comprehensive restructuring to boost efficiency and innovation across HAL’s national operations.

These leadership updates come at a time when HAL continues to expand its footprint in defence manufacturing, aerospace innovation, and strategic projects aligned with national defence objectives.