Hindustan Aeronautics Limited share price today saw a sharp drop. Around 12:00 PM IST on February 4, 2026, HAL shares traded at ₹4,217.80. That’s down ₹252.60 or 5.65%. The stock hit a low of ₹4,097.60, falling over 8% intraday. Market cap stands at ₹2,81,918 crore.
The big trigger hurting Hindustan Aeronautics Limited share price today is news that HAL lost out on the AMCA project. This is India’s key 5th-generation stealth fighter program. A new rule says order book can’t exceed three times annual revenue. HAL’s order book is about 8 times its revenue (₹2.52 lakh crore vs. ~₹30,000 crore turnover). That rule knocked HAL out and opened the door for private firms like Tata Advanced Systems, L&T, and Bharat Forge.
The government wants more private players in high-tech defense work. Investors long saw HAL as the only choice for fighter jets. This change feels like a big shift and spooked the market.
Leverage added pressure too. HAL has roughly ₹1,500 crore in Margin Trading Facility positions. Falling prices trigger margin calls and force more selling.
Technically, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited share price today broke below its 5-day, 20-day, and 50-day moving averages. That points to short-term weakness.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Share Price Today
| Company | Change |
|---|---|
| HAL | -5.65% |
| L&T | +1.7% |
| Bharat Forge | +2.4% |
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Despite today’s fall, HAL delivered over 700% return in five years. It still has a huge Tejas Mk1A order book and is moving into civil aviation. Most analysts keep “Buy” or “Hold” views.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited share price today shows how fast defense news can move stocks.
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Sources & References
- https://www.marketsmojo.com/news/stocks-in-action/hindustan-aeronautics-ltd-sees-heavy-call-option-activity-amid-bearish-price-action-3820156#:~:text=The%20stock%20touched%20an%20intraday,the%20weighted%20average%20price%20data.
- https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/hal-knocked-out-of-stealth-jet-race-101770146237979.html
Yogesh Kolhe is a business and market news writer covering the share market, company earnings, and gold and silver price movements, with a strong focus on the automobile sector. A Mechanical Engineering graduate with 5 years of share market experience, he provides data-driven, reliable insights into market and industry trends.
