Stock in Focus: Navratna defense PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has received a big order in the beginning of the new year. The company on Thursday, January 1, said it has received additional orders worth ₹569 crore after December 29, 2025.
Which projects are the new orders related to?
The new orders received by BEL include communication equipment, medical electronics, instant fire detection and fire suppression systems. Apart from this, the company has also received orders for system upgradation, supply of spare parts and related services. All these projects are related to defense and critical technology.
second quarter result
Bharat Electronics’ performance remained strong in the September quarter. The company’s net profit stood at ₹1,286 crore, which is more than CNBC-TV18’s estimate of ₹1,143 crore. This profit shows an increase of about 18 percent compared to the same quarter last year.
In the second quarter, the company’s revenue increased by 26 percent year-on-year to ₹ 5,764 crore. Revenue in the same quarter a year ago was ₹4,583 crore. This figure was also better than the market estimate of ₹5,359 crore.
Condition of BEL shares
Shares of BEL closed at ₹397.85, down 0.44% on Thursday. The stock has given a negative return of 7.96% in the last 6 months. However, it has increased by 35.37% in 1 year. In the last 5 years it has given multibagger returns of 844.34%.
What is the business of BEL
Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) is a Navratna Defense PSU, engaged in the business of Defense Electronics and Critical Technology Solutions. The company manufactures radar, communication systems, electronic warfare, missiles and command and control systems for the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Apart from this, BEL is also active in Medical Electronics, Homeland Security, Cyber Security and Space Electronics. A major part of the company’s earnings comes from government defense orders.
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