<h1>Aerospace and defence manufacturer sells significant minority stake to growth investor, investor gains board seat and governance rights</h1> A Bengaluru-based aerospace and defence manufacturing and systems integrator has sold a significant minority equity stake to a Mumbai-based growth-stage investment firm to fund R&D, new product development, global expansion and strategic initiatives. The transaction grants the investor board representation; a boutique advisory firm acted as sole transaction advisor. The deal documents likely include customary representations, minority investor protections and governance rights tied to strategic oversight and exit pathways. Communications contain a market-risk disclaimer clarifying this is informational and not an offer or investment recommendation. Regulatory approvals or conditions precedent were not specified in the release.