Bengaluru: Hical Technologies, a Bengaluru-based precision electromechanical manufacturer for global aerospace and defence platforms, welcomed Tobias Gotthardt, Vice Minister at the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, at its Electronic City facility. The visit focused on discussions around manufacturing excellence, innovation, and opportunities for deeper engagement between industry stakeholders in India and Bavaria.
India’s aerospace and defence sector is witnessing rapid growth, with defence exports reaching a record ₹38,424 crore in FY26. As high-precision electronics become increasingly important to the industry, the visit offered Hical an opportunity to showcase its capabilities and long-term vision to senior German policymakers.
This visit follows Yashas Jaiveer’s participation in the India–Germany Defence Industry Roundtable in Munich in April 2026, where Hical was among a select group of Indian aerospace and defence manufacturers to engage directly with German industry and government stakeholders.
During the visit, Gotthardt toured Hical’s production facilities, design centre and research centre, gaining first-hand insight into the company’s manufacturing capabilities, engineering expertise and innovation in the aerospace and defence sectors.
Sharing his views, Tobias Gotthardt, Vice Minister, Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, said, “It has been a privilege to visit Hical in Bengaluru and see first-hand the company’s impressive production capabilities, design strength and research excellence. Bavaria and India share a long-standing, active partnership built on trust, innovation and open cooperation. As space, aerospace and defence become increasingly strategic sectors, we see significant opportunity to deepen collaboration, strengthen resilient supply chains and build new bridges between Bavarian and Indian industry in a spirit of free and fair trade.”
Speaking on the occasion, Yashas Jaiveer, Managing Director, Hical Technologies, said, “Hosting the Hon’ble Vice Minister at our facility is a moment of significant pride, not just for Hical but also for India’s aerospace manufacturing community. Earlier this year, I had the privilege of participating in the India–Germany Defence Industry Roundtable in Munich alongside senior industry and government stakeholders from both countries. Today’s visit by Mr. Gotthardt brings that dialogue to our shopfloor, where the real work happens. We believe that India’s aerospace credibility is built one qualified component, one rigorous audit, and one trusted partnership at a time, and we are committed to being the kind of supplier that global OEMs, including those in Bavaria, can rely on for the long term.”
