Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and L&T consortium has been emerged as L1 bidder to make 5 Polar Space Launch Vehicles (PSLVs) for ISRO. The company is the lead partner with L&T sharing the work. Other vendors too will be involved with the consortium in the manufacturing of the launch vehicles. The contract is yet to be formalised/ awarded.
Hindustan Aeronautics is Bengaluru based Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSU) Company engaged in the design, development, manufacture, repair, overhaul, upgrade and servicing of a wide range of products including, aircraft, helicopters, aero-engines, avionics, accessories and aerospace structures.