Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) received an overwhelming 30,000 applications for its 46th batch of of Management and Design Trainees (MTs and DTs). However, only 139 were selected for training and inducted.
These selected trainees will undergo training of 52 weeks at the HAL Management Academy in production, aeronautics, computer science, electrical, electronics, legal, finance, human resources and other disciplines.
The number of applicants seems to have reduced from the whopping 55,000 that had applied in 2022 for the 45th batch of the programme. Last year, only 99 lucky applicants were selected.
In addition to lending support to various defence platforms, HAL manufactures aircraft for the armed forces. The company’s training and learning programmes are ongoing and continue as the employees keep progressing within the company.
Earlier this year, in March 2023, the Ministry of Defence had entered into a formal agreement with HAL to procure 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft at a cost of Rs 6,800 crore after receiving approval for the same from the Union Cabinet. This was part of the Indian government’s ‘Aamanirbhar Bharat’ mission.
In October, HAL was able to hand over the first LCA Tejas twin seater to the Indian Air Force.
In terms of market capitalisation, HAL figures amongst the top 40 firms in India. With several new products being readied for offer, the company expects to report even better growth and performance.
