Q. In which year was Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC), Ranchi established?
Answer: 1958
Notes: Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) Limited was established in Ranchi, Jharkhand in 1958. It is one of India's largest integrated engineering complexes manufacturing capital equipment. The company was incorporated on 31 December 1958. HEC serves sectors such as steel, defense, power, foundry, forge, and core projects. Official records and multiple authoritative sources confirm the year 1958 as its establishment date.