Stock in Focus: Navratna defense company Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has received a huge order worth ₹633 crore. This order has been placed by another government defense company, Cochin Shipyard. Under this, BEL has to supply different sensors, weapon systems, fire control mechanisms and communication equipment. This strengthens BEL’s leading role in defense technology solutions.
Past orders and business expansion
Before this order, BEL had recently received an order worth ₹592 crore. It had won contracts worth ₹712 crore in mid-September. All these orders include things like tank subsystem, ship data network, combat management system, train collision avoidance system (armor), laser dazzler, jammer, spare parts, upgrades, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity solutions and blockchain platform.
strong financial performance
The company’s revenue grew 5.2% year-on-year to ₹4,417 crore in Q1 FY26, slightly below expectations. At the same time, EBITDA increased by 32.2% to ₹1,240.4 crore and margin increased from 22.3% to 28.1%. This reflects efficient management and right product mix.
Condition of BEL shares
Shares of BEL closed at ₹417.60 on BSE in Muhurta trading session on October 21, up 1.14%. The stock is up 37.46% in the last 6 months. It has given a return of 53.51% in the last 1 year. This year i.e. in 2025 also, BEL shares have increased by 41.88%. Its market cap is Rs 3.05 lakh crore.
What is the business of BEL
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is a Navratna government defense company, which manufactures electronic systems and technology solutions to strengthen the security and defense of India. It manufactures defense electronics, communication systems, sensors, weapon control systems, fire control mechanisms, combat management systems for ships and aircraft, cybersecurity solutions and IT infrastructure.
BEL mainly works on government defense orders, defense contracts and technology upgrades. Due to this, it remains an important player in India’s defense industry.
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