Fortune MNC 500 India 2026 edition
Rank#439- Total income
- ₹461 Cr
- Profit
- ₹44 Cr
Last year #445
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About Thales Group
Thales Group is a publicly listed company based in Paris (France) founded in 1893. AI-based software suites are developed for navigation applications. It operates in the Transportation, Automotive & Logistics, Aerospace, Defense & Maritime, and Technology sectors. The company has 83,020 employees. Thales Group has completed 21 acquisitions, including Aveillant, Aviobook and CMT Medical Technologies. Its chief executive, as recorded, is Patrice Caine. Its website thalesgroup.com draws about 1.3 million monthly visits. Thales Group offers products and services including Cybersecurity Solutions, AI Systems, and Software Monetization. Its focus areas include Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech, Aerospace Tech, Air Traffic Management System and Military Tech.
Company details
Thales was founded in 1893 in Paris, France, and operates in the aeronautics, defence, space, transportation, digital identity, and security sectors. AI-based software suites are provided for navigation applications, including air traffic management, navigation management, flight deck management, and inflight connectivity. These solutions are designed and developed as online platforms to support various operational needs in these markets.
Thales Group is ranked #439 on the Fortune MNC 500 India (2026).
Recognitions & Rankings of Thales Group
- Headquarters Paris, France
- Employees 83,020
- Stage Public
- SectorsTransportation, Automotive & LogisticsAerospace, Defense & Maritime Technology
- Website category Heavy Industry and Engineering · Aerospace and Defense
- Email••••••••
- Phone•••• ••••
- Website thalesgroup.com
- Social LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram YouTube
- Legal Name Thales Sa
Key Metrics
- Annual Revenue$26.01 B (USD)7.58as on Dec 31, 2025
- Net Profit$1.96 B (USD)61.54as on Dec 31, 2025
- EBITDA$3.89 B (USD)11.22as on Dec 31, 2025
- Latest Funding Round$1.81M (USD), Grant
Dec 2023
- InvestorsEuropean Union
& 3 more
- Employee Count83,020
- Investments & AcquisitionsAveillant
& 20 more
Associated legal entities of Thales Group
Thales Group is associated with 2 registered companies on The Company Check. Each company page carries the filings, financials, charges and directors of that entity.
| Legal entity | Status | Incorporated | Registered in | Revenue (FY 2025) | Employees | Directors | Company page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thales Dis Technology India Private Limited CIN U74899DL1995PTC068291 | Active | 08 May 1995 | New Delhi, Delhi | ₹539 Cr | 1,097 | 5 | View details |
| Thales India Private Limited CIN U74140DL2003PTC121501 | Active | 28 Jul 2003 | New Delhi, Delhi | ₹302 Cr | 544 | 5 | View details |
Products & Services of Thales Group
Thales Group offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services, including Cybersecurity Solutions, AI Systems, and Software Monetization.
Cybersecurity Solutions
Security Software
Offers protection against digital threats for businesses
AI Systems
Artificial Intelligence
Develops trustworthy AI for critical applications
Software Monetization
Digital Platforms
Manages intellectual property and software deployment
Apps and channels of Thales Group
its YouTube channel Thales has 44.7K subscribers and 30 videos.
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Open channelVideos from Thales Group
The most watched videos on Thales Group's YouTube channel, Thales (44.7K subscribers). Click a video to play it here.
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60 Years of Innovation in Travelling Wave Tubes - Thales
Building Better Skies Together - Thales
Engineering Careers at Thales: Anthony
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Funding Insights of Thales Group
- Total Rounds 75
- Last Round Grant — $1.81M
- Investors Count 4
Latest 10 of 75 funding rounds of Thales Group with amounts and investors; the two latest post-money valuations are shown, the rest are part of the premium plan.
| Date | Amount | Transaction Name | Valuation | Lead Investors | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | $1.81M | Grant | – | – | |
| Apr 2023 | $586,706 | Grant | – | – | |
| Jan 2023 | $488,285 | Grant | – | – | |
| Dec 2022 | $393,748 | Grant | – | – | |
| Jun 2022 | $109,771 | Grant | – | – | |
| Jan 2022 | $907,012 | Grant | – | – | |
| Dec 2021 | $462,309 | Grant | – | – | |
| Dec 2021 | $2.4M | Grant | – | – | |
| Oct 2021 | $25,415 | Grant | – | – | |
| Oct 2021 | $423,074 | Grant | – | – |
Valuation history
4 investors in total: 4 institutional.
Investors in Thales Group
Thales Group has secured backing from 4 investors, including institutional and venture fund investors. Prominent investors backing the company include European Union, Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty and Ministères Aménagement du territoire Transition écologique.
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Venture Fund
Institutional
| Investor | Description | Founded Year | Domain | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| newion.com | ||||
Government entites focused on freedom, democracy, equality and the rule of law, promoting peace and stability | 1958 | europa.eu | Brussels, Belgium | |
| economie.gouv.fr | ||||
| ecologie.gouv.fr |
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Board of directors of Thales Group
The boards of the 2 registered companies of Thales Group currently have 9 directors; the longest-serving is Budin Jean Marc, appointed in 2013. 45 earlier directors have ceased.
| Director | Designation | Appointed | Tenure | Entity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budin Jean Marc DIN 06598150 | Director | 13 Jun 2013 | 13 yrs 4 mo | Thales India Private Limited |
| Guillaume Gilles Marie Richard DIN 08679206 | Director | 28 Jan 2020 | 6 yrs 9 mo | Thales India Private Limited |
| Kamal Kumar Kakkar DIN 08072389 | Director | 29 Jul 2020 | 6 yrs 3 mo | Thales Dis Technology India Private Limited |
| Laurent Maurice Baretzki DIN 09584710 | Director | 29 Apr 2022 | 4 yrs 6 mo | Thales Dis Technology India Private Limited |
| Herve Loubignac DIN 10048821 | Whole-time director | 29 Mar 2023 | 3 yrs 7 mo | Thales India Private Limited |
| Alexis Francois Roland Dalem DIN 10381110 | Director | 11 Dec 2023 | 2 yrs 10 mo | Thales India Private Limited |
| Guljeet Singh Bamrah DIN 08251433 | Whole-time director | 04 Mar 2024 | 2 yrs 8 mo | Thales Dis Technology India Private Limited |
| Gilles Antoine Gaston Bono DIN 10868564 | Director | 12 Dec 2024 | 1 yr 10 mo | Thales Dis Technology India Private Limited |
| Ankur Deepak Kanaglekar DIN 07498521 | Additional Director | 12 Nov 2025 | 11 mo | Thales Dis Technology India Private Limited, Thales India Private Limited |
People of Thales Group
568 people are tracked at Thales Group (224 in leadership, 20 in board & advisors, 324 in team); the tracked headcount is 83,020.
| Name | Role | Group |
|---|---|---|
Patrice Caine | CEO | Leadership |
Christophe Salomon | Executive Vice-President, Secure Communications & Information Systems | Leadership |
Pascal Bouchiat | SEVP & CFO | Leadership |
Jean-Loïc Galle | SEVP, COO & Chief Performance Officer | Leadership |
Leland Peterson | Director Of Engineering | Leadership |
Tyson Moler | Vp, Sales, Identity & Biometric Solutions, North America | Leadership |
Robert Lamb | Vice President Of Business Development | Leadership |
Michelle Forbrigger | Vice President, Human Resources North America | Leadership |
Sunilkumar Shilpi | HR - Talent Acquisition Partner | Leadership |
Danny de Vreeze | VP Identity & Access Management | Leadership |
Winston Yeo | Senior Vice President, Head Of Apac, Identity & Biometrics Solutions | Leadership |
Spencer Moore | VP Sales, North America Identity Solutions | Leadership |
Allan Tan | Regional Sales Director | Leadership |
Gilles Durbec | Cybersecurity Director & CTO India For DIS | Leadership |
Asad Ali | Director Of Technology | Leadership |
Khalid Alhajri | Head Of Quality Health Safety And Environment - Head Of QHSE | Leadership |
Florent Paulat | Director Of Engineering For America | Leadership |
Lucila Kominsky | Global Portfolio Director For Cybersecurity Services | Leadership |
Anne S. | VP Culture, Learning And Diversity & Inclusion | Leadership |
Tanya Cortegaca | Head Of Global Employer Branding | Leadership |
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IPO & Listings of Thales Group
Thales Group is a publicly listed company on the EURONEXT with ticker symbol HO in France, operating in the Electronic technology sector. As a publicly traded entity, the company provides investors with opportunities to participate in its growth story through equity ownership. The listing enables access to capital markets, enhances corporate visibility, and provides liquidity for shareholders while maintaining transparency through regulatory compliance and regular financial disclosures.
- IPO date20 Jan 1989
- Listed onEuronext: HO
- Listed entityThales SA
- Exchange sectorElectronic technology
- ISINFR0000121329
- Share price222.10 EUR (+0.59% on the day) · 2026-10-14
- Market capitalisation45,378,588,469.00 EUR
- Price to earnings30.6
- EPS (diluted, trailing year)7.26 EUR
- Dividend yield1.75%
- Volume (last session)8,850
Financials of Thales Group
Figures of Thales Dis Technology India Private Limited, the primary company behind Thales Group, for FY 2025. Revenue was ₹539 Cr (+9% year on year). Net profit was ₹59.11 Cr (11% margin). EBITDA was ₹108 Cr (20% margin). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate of +21% over three years and +23% over five years.
- ₹539 CrRevenue · FY 2025 · +9% YoY
- ₹59.11 CrNet profit · 11% margin
- ₹108 CrEBITDA · 20% margin
- ₹40.5 LakhPaid-up capital
- 1,097Employees (provident fund records)
- +21%Revenue CAGR, 3 years
- +23%Revenue CAGR, 5 years
Exchange-reported annual figures
| Year | Revenue | Net income | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22.14B EUR | 1.67B EUR | 3.31B EUR |
| 2024 | 20.58B EUR | 1.04B EUR | 2.97B EUR |
| 2023 | 18.43B EUR | 1.02B EUR | 2.70B EUR |
| 2022 | 17.57B EUR | 1.12B EUR | 2.50B EUR |
| 2021 | 16.19B EUR | 1.09B EUR | 2.30B EUR |
Balance sheet, profit and loss, cash flow and ratios of Thales Dis Technology India Private Limited are on its company page.
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Investments & Acquisitions by Thales Group
Thales Group has strategically engaged in corporate development activities, having acquired 21 companies. Notable acquisitions include Aveillant, Aviobook and CMT Medical Technologies.
Acquisitions
| Company Name | Description | Domain | Location | Founded | Acquired | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provides satellite telecommunication | getsat.com | Rehovot, Israel | 2014 | May 2024 | •••• | |
Cloud-based cybersecurity solutions are provided for enterprise protection. | imperva.com | Redwood, United States | 2002 | Jul 2023 | $3.6B | |
Satellite communication systems for aircraft are supplied. | cobhamaerospacecommunications.com | Rungis, France | 1934 | Jul 2023 | •••• | |
Managed enterprise network security and internet connectivity services are provided. | tesserent.com | Box Hill, Australia | 2012 | Jun 2023 | $118.82M | |
Cloud-based access governance management solutions are provided for businesses. | onewelcome.com | Amersfoort, Netherlands | 2011 | Jul 2022 | $100.97M | |
Infrastructure security services are provided by Excellium Services in Luxembourg. | excellium-services.com | Luxembourg | 2012 | May 2022 | •••• | |
Threat detection and security analytics are provided for compliance. | s21sec.com | Navarres, Spain | 2000 | May 2022 | •••• | |
Solutions are specialized in space, defense, security, and surveillance sectors. | moog.com | East Aurora, United States | 1951 | Dec 2021 | •••• | |
AI development services are provided by Psibernetix to various clients. | psibernetix.com | Cincinnati, United States | 2015 | Jun 2019 | •••• | |
Secure enterprise communication and encryption solutions are offered by Ercom. | ercom.com | Velizy Villacoublay, France | 1986 | Jan 2019 | •••• |
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Timeline of Thales Group
14 dated milestones of Thales Group across 131 years, from founding to its latest funding, stage changes and deals.
- Founded Thales Group is founded.
- IPO Lists on the stock exchange (IPO).
- Funding First funding round.
- Acquisition Acquires Ercom.
- Acquisition Acquires Psibernetix.
- Acquisition Acquires Moog.
- Acquisition Acquires S21sec.
- Acquisition Acquires Excellium Services.
- Acquisition Acquires OneWelcome.
- Acquisition Acquires Tesserent.
- Acquisition Acquires Cobham Aerospace Communications.
- Acquisition Acquires Imperva.
- Funding Latest funding round, Grant, of $1.8M.
- Acquisition Acquires GetSAT.
Web traffic of Thales Group
The website of Thales Group (thalesgroup.com) receives about 1.3M visits a month and ranks #39,405 among all websites worldwide, #196 in Aerospace and Defense.
- Monthly visits1.3M
▲ 4.8% vs previous month
- Unique visitors518.2K
per month
- Global rank#39,405
among all websites
- Category rank#196
Heavy Industry and Engineering · Aerospace and Defense
Visitor engagement
- Bounce rate42%
- Pages per visit3.9
- Average visit2 min 54 sec
- DevicesDesktop 61% · Mobile 39%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Thales Group
Thales Group was founded in 1893 and raised its 1st funding round 116 years after it was founded.
Thales Group is headquartered in Paris, France.
Patrice Caine is the CEO of Thales Group, as recorded in our data.
Thales Group has 83,020 employees.
Annual revenue of Thales Group is $26.01B as on Dec 31, 2025.
Thales was founded in 1893 in Paris, France, and operates in the aeronautics, defence, space, transportation, digital identity, and security sectors. AI-based software suites are provided for navigation applications, including air traffic management, navigation management, flight deck management, and inflight connectivity. These solutions are designed and developed as online platforms to support various operational needs in these markets.
Thales Group offers Cybersecurity Solutions, AI Systems, and Software Monetization.
Yes, Thales Group is publicly traded on EURONEXT under the ticker symbol HO.
Thales Group has made 21 acquisitions, including Aveillant, Aviobook, and CMT Medical Technologies.
Thales Group has 4 investors. Key investors include European Union, Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, Ministères Aménagement du territoire Transition écologique, and Newion.
Thales Group is associated with 2 legal entities: Thales Dis Technology India Private Limited, Thales India Private Limited.
The legal entities of Thales Group currently have 9 directors, including Ankur Deepak Kanaglekar, Guljeet Singh Bamrah, Laurent Maurice Baretzki and others.