HAL Share Price Falls 4% After Tejas Jet Crash at Dubai Air Show

Hindustan Aeronautics share price (NSE: HAL) fell over 4% to ₹4,405 on the NSE after a Tejas Light Combat Aircraft crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show.

The Tejas is India’s homegrown multi-role fighter jet. This marks the second HAL-linked crash in 20 months, with the previous one reported in March 2024 in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

HAL Responds to the Incident

HAL said it was deeply saddened by the loss of the Indian Air Force pilot and expressed condolences to the family.

In an exchange filing, the company called the crash an isolated incident caused by exceptional circumstances. It also clarified that there is no impact on HAL’s business operations, financials, or future deliveries. The company is cooperating fully with investigating agencies.

HAL Q2 FY26 Financial Performance

HAL posted a strong performance in Q2 FY26:

• Net profit: ₹1,669.07 crore, up 10.5% YoY
• Revenue: ₹6,628.61 crore, up 11% YoY
• Total expenses: ₹5,296.64 crore, up 17% YoY

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HAL Share price Performance

HAL share price has been under pressure in the short term, falling 8.5% over the last 5 trading sessions, 7.9% in the past month, and 11.4% over the last 6 months. However, despite this weakness, HAL has still managed to deliver a 3.4% return over the past 1 year.

Conclusion

HAL’s stock slipped after the Tejas crash, but the company maintains that the incident will not affect its operations or deliveries. While the short-term sentiment is weak, HAL continues to report stable financial growth and remains a key player in India’s defence manufacturing sector.

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