Dr. Barenya Senapati is a Fellow Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has 31 years of post-qualification experience in the field of Finance. He also completed Ph.D in Commerce from Malwanchal University, Madhya Pradesh in the year 2025.

Dr. Barenya Senapati joined HAL in 1995 and has a rich experience of 29 years in varied roles at Divisional level and in the Corporate Finance.  Prior to his present appointment as the Director (Finance) of the Company, Dr. Barenya Senapati has been holding the position as Executive Director (Finance)Corporate Office of the Company and handling over all Finance and Accounts related function of HAL. He has the diverse experience in all the areas of Finance encompassing the Accounts, Financial planning, Treasury Management, Pricing and Taxation of the Company.

During his tenure in HAL, Dr. Barenya Senapati played a key role in finalization of several contracts for supply of Fighter Aircraft & Helicopters.  He is also instrumental in finalization of the pricing of Repair & Overhaul activities carried out by HAL which constitutes substantial revenue stream.

He has an active role in implementation of Online Claims Bills Realization system (e-CBRS) and Centralized Payroll Processing Centre for efficient functioning of Finance Department of HAL.

He took the lead in settlement of old long standing Sales Tax disputes with the Govt of Karnataka, Govt. of Odisha and Govt. of Hyderabad in coordination with Defence Services and MOD. At present, he continues to capably steer the settlement of Sales Tax & VAT Disputes with Govt. Of Maharashtra and Govt. Of Uttar Pradesh.

He played an active role in obtaining the Maharatna Status for HAL which is a historical milestone of the Company.

He is not holding directorship/ full-time position in any other body corporates.

He is not related to any other director of the Company and does not hold shares in the Company.