Top Aeronautical and Aerospace Companies in India (2025)

Top Aeronautical & Aerospace Companies in India (2025)

The aerospace and aeronautical sector in India is witnessing remarkable growth, driven by a mix of century-old public sector units and emerging private players. Heres a rundown of the most influential companies shaping Indias aerospace landscape today:

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

As one of India’s oldest and largest aerospace and defense manufacturers, HAL plays a pivotal role in designing, manufacturing, and maintaining aircraft, helicopters, and associated systems for the Indian armed forces and international clients (IndCareer, The Economic Times). In 2025, HAL is set to manufacture 97 indigenous Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, INR62,000 crore deal that strengthens India’s “Make in India” ambitions (The Economic Times). Additionally, HAL is nearing a deal with GE Aerospace for in-country production of F414 jet engines for the Tejas Mk-2, promising significant technology transfer.

Tata Advanced Systems (TASL)

A flagship private aerospace manufacturer under the Tata Group, TASL has established deep collaborations with global majors like Lockheed Martin, Sikorsky, and Airbus IndCareerBuilt In. Notably, the Tata-Airbus joint venture has launched India’s first private military aircraft plant in Vadodara, slated to manufacture the C-295 transport aircraft, with the first Indian-made deliveries expected by 2026 AP News.

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

A leading PSU under the Ministry of Defence, BEL specializes in avionics, radar systems, weapon electronics, and electronic warfare systems housing built-in. Its innovations are crucial across domains—defense, aerospace, and civil applications alike.

BrahMos Aerospace

A dynamic joint venture between India’s DRDO and Russia, BrahMos is renowned for its supersonic cruise missiles deployable from land, sea, submarine, and air platforms. HousingIndCareer. Its precision-engineered systems are emblematic of India’s strides in advanced missile technology.

Ananth Technologies

Based in Hyderabad, Ananth Technologies excels in crafting electronics and mechanical subsystems for launch vehicles, satellites, spacecraft, and ground systems. The company also collaborates on satellite manufacturing and launch services through a tie-up with NewSpace India Limited

Skyroot Aerospace & AgniKul Cosmos

These private spaceflight startups are rewriting Indias commercial space trajectory.

• Skyroot Aerospace, headquartered in Hyderabad, successfully launched India’s first privately developed rocket, Vikram-S, and is developing the Vikram 1 orbital vehicle.
• Agnikul Cosmos, based in Chennai, achieved Indias first suborbital launch with a single-piece 3D-printed engine and is pioneering semi cryogenic technology with its Agnibaan rocket

Dhruva Space

Dhruva Space, another Hyderabad-based venture, has developed space-grade solar arrays and "Orbit Deployers” for satellite launches. It is among the first private firms authorized by IN-SPACe for space missions in India.

Bellatrix Aerospace & Asteria Aerospace

• Bellatrix Aerospace (Bengaluru) focuses on in-space propulsion systems and alternative rocket engines, backed by significant Series A funding.
• Asteria Aerospace, also Bengaluru-based and owned by Reliance’s Jio Platforms, designs AI-powered drones and has earned DGCA certifications, including India’s first micro-category drone certification.

Adani Defence & Aerospace

This evolving private player is building Indias first MRO facility for aircraft in Nagpur and designs military UAVs with in-house radar and missile platforms making it the first private enterprise manufacturing military UAVs in India.

Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

India’s top private defense manufacturer, L&T is expanding into aerospace by partnering with HAL to assemble India’s first private PSLV. The move aligns with India’s push to expand its commercial space sector, targeting a $44 billion industry by mid-decade.