Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), a key player in India's aerospace and defense sector, has recently addressed misinformation regarding the selection of a consultancy firm for benchmarking its Research and Development (R&D) processes. In a statement, HAL clarified that it has not yet finalized any consultancy, particularly refuting claims on social media about choosing PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The benchmarking exercise is part of HAL's modernization efforts, following recommendations from a high-power committee.