The Problem of HAL

HAL Chairman Krishnaswamy, The DRDO chief, Dr. Arunachalam, The Chief of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Sareen,sat in the home of the Animesh, but each of them had full tension on their face.

Animesh sitting opposite to them, looked calmly at them, but his expression was also gloomy..

"What happened?" He asked, while his eyes were always at three of them.

All three of them were silent...!

"Sir... actually we have a bigger problem, and if it's not solved, then our plan of Tejas production, will not be able to complete."

After being silent for a while, the DRDO chief, Arunachalam finally spoke.

Ohh...Animesh didn't give any reaction after hearing this, as he knew.

"So, what is the main problem and what's your plan, when you will be able to solve it?" Animesh asked.

"Sir....our main problem is not the engine but the rather the material that are required to build the engine, specially the metals, we have conducted the research and tested it, but the engine was overheated and melted." HAL chief told the problems.

"So.... which company is the steel you have used for the production?"

"Sir...that was from the Tata Steel and Jindal Steels." HAL chief said.

"TATA and Jindal...!" Whan Animesh heard this, he paused for while, to be true no matter what, this both companies are one of the top steel companies of India, and in the in early 21st century, these companies bloomed, but he also knows with the current technology of the Indian companies, they are unable to go at the global level, and even what the materials required needs very high quality.

Although Animesh was frustrated, he calm down himself and thought for a while, then he went inside in his room, and brought a bulky Laptop and Dail Up for the connection, and sat with them and searched on the laptop.

After searching for a while, Animesh looked at the internet which was about some famous strong steel companies, that were about to bankcurropt due to the Asian financial crises that happens in 1997

Animesh's fingers moved swiftly across the keyboard, his eyes scanning through reports and financial statements. The Asian Financial Crisis of 1997 had already started shaking the economies of Southeast Asia, and several companies, even those considered industry leaders, were on the verge of bankruptcy.

He finally found what he was looking for a Japanese metallurgical company, one of the finest in producing high-grade aerospace alloys. The company had been a key supplier of specialty metals for aircraft engines, but due to the financial turmoil, it was struggling with mounting debts and declining orders.

Animesh leaned back in his chair, deep in thought.

"Nippon Aerospace Alloys..." he muttered.

The three men looked at him in confusion.

"Sir, what do you mean?" asked HAL Chairman Krishnaswamy.

"This company, Nippon Aerospace Alloys, is one of the few firms in the world that can produce the high-strength, heat-resistant metals required for advanced fighter jet engines. But right now, it's on the brink of bankruptcy due to the financial crisis. If we move quickly, we can acquire its core assets, technology, and talent before an American or European company does."

The DRDO chief, Dr. Arunachalam, nodded in understanding. "If we acquire this company, we will not only solve our material problem but also gain critical knowledge in metallurgy that will help us in the long run."

Animesh tapped his fingers on the table. "Exactly. But we have to move fast. Once Japan's government steps in, it will be difficult to get control of this company."

The Air Chief Marshal, A.Y. Tipnis, who had been silent until now, spoke up. "Sir, even if we acquire this company, how will we integrate its production into our system? We don't have a large-scale domestic supply chain for such specialized materials."

Animesh smiled. "That's why we won't just buy the company, we'll also set up a high-grade metallurgy division in India. This is not just about Tejas; this is about future aerospace and defense projects. We will ensure that within ten years, India won't need to import any strategic metals for defense production."

The three men exchanged glances. What Animesh was proposing was bold, India would break free from its reliance on foreign countries for crucial aerospace materials.

"But how will we fund this?" Krishnaswamy asked.

Animesh leaned forward. "The government won't officially fund this. Instead, Astra Defense, of I will ask my father to open a company, that will be seperate of metallurgy and will take the lead in acquiring Nippon Aerospace Alloys. We will route the investment through private channels to avoid drawing too much attention. Once we have control, we'll transfer the technology and set up a joint venture with HAL and DRDO."

Dr. Arunachalam's eyes widened. "If this works, we won't just solve the Tejas problem. We'll build an ecosystem for future 5th-generation fighter jets."

Animesh smirked. "Exactly. We're not just fixing one issue. We're laying the foundation for the future of Indian aerospace manufacturing."

The Negotiation Begins

That very night, Animesh sent a confidential request to Astra Defense's business division in Tokyo. Within hours, a team was mobilized to set up meetings with Nippon Aerospace Alloys' leadership.

Animesh knew this wouldn't be easy. American defense companies, particularly Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, were also eyeing the company's assets. If they succeeded, India's chances of acquiring this cutting-edge metallurgy would be lost.

Three days later, a private jet carrying senior officials from Astra Defense landed in Tokyo.

Inside a discreet conference room in a Tokyo business tower, the negotiations began. The CEO of Nippon Aerospace Alloys, a weary looking Japanese businessman in his sixties, sat across from Astra Defense's representatives.

"Mr. Watanabe," the Astra official said, "we understand your company is facing financial difficulties. We are prepared to offer you a solution, Astra Defense is willing to acquire a 51% stake in your company and inject the necessary capital to keep it running."

Watanabe sighed. "We have received offers from American companies as well. They are willing to buy us out completely."

The Astra official nodded. "Yes, but if you sell to them, your company will be dismantled. They will take your patents and expertise, and Nippon Aerospace Alloys will cease to exist."

Watanabe's eyes darkened. This was not something he wanted.

"We do not want to lose our legacy..." he admitted.

"Then work with us," the Astra official said. "We won't dismantle your company. Instead, we'll keep it operational and expand it to India. Your research and expertise will remain intact, and your employees will keep their jobs."

Watanabe hesitated. "But how do I know you won't betray us later?"

At that moment, a fax arrived, a personal letter from Animesh.

> To Mr. Watanabe,

I understand your concerns. I assure you, our goal is not just business. We seek to build a self-reliant India, and for that, we need partners who value integrity and legacy. If you join us, Nippon Aerospace Alloys will not only survive—it will thrive. The choice is yours.

—Animesh Yadav, Prime Minister of India.

Watanabe read the letter twice. Then, he sighed and nodded. "I accept your offer."

With this agreement, India had secured a game-changing advantage.

Within three months, the first shipment of high-grade alloys would arrive in India.

A new metallurgical research division would be set up in collaboration with IIT Madras.

By 1999, India would have full domestic production of high-performance jet engine materials.

When Animesh received the news, he allowed himself a rare moment of satisfaction.

This was not just a victory for Tejas, it was a strategic coup that would accelerate India's aerospace ambitions for decades to come. And l, with this the nation, doesn't need to relay heavy on imports from the foreign companies.

Although Animesh spent few hundred millions from his personal account, which was given by system, but it was actually nothing. And though Nippon aerospace, was very bad state in Asian financial crises, but it didn't came close to bankcurropt, but due to operation like the foreign companies, it was sold to Astra Defense, and later it will be new company in India, under Yadav's group in the metallurgical sector.

However, although Animesh is Prime minister and Vanshika whom he will marry can't have the buisness but he wants to do buisness from the help of his father, mother and father-in-law, his friends.

And he wants to build the Indian ecosystem, where India doesn't need to relay on other foreign companies.

Because each field is very important for the country.