India's HAL rises on reports of GE delivering combat aircraft engine

Defence and aerospace firm Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) HIAE.NS up 2.87% at 4127.25 rupees

GE Aerospace GE.N delivers first of 99 engines to HAL for Tejas Light Combat aircraft, local media reports

Delivery comes after months of delay due to GE supply chain issues

12 engines to be delivered this year, The Hindu reports

HAL shares have gained 25% in the last 12 months