ANSWER: Ministry of Defense
Explanation:
- HAL is government-owned corporation is primarily involved in the operations of the aerospace industry.
- Headquarter:Bangalore
- It was founded in 1940 As Hindustan Aircraft by Walchand Hirachand with help of Government of Mysore.
- In March 1941, the Government of India became one of the shareholders in the Company holding 1/3 of its paid-up capital and subsequently took over its management in 1942.