New Delhi: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), the Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking, has reported an impressive financial performance for the first quarter of the financial year 2025-26. The company posted a 24.87 percent year-on-year growth in Profit After Tax (PAT), which surged to Rs 969.13 crore from Rs 776.14 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
Revenue from operations also grew steadily by 5.19 percent, reaching Rs 4,416.83 crore, compared to Rs 4,198.77 crore during Q1 of FY 2024-25. Profit Before Tax (PBT) increased by 24.28 percent to Rs 1,289.24 crore, up from Rs 1,037.34 crore in the same period last fiscal.
Strong Order Book Indicates Healthy Project Pipeline
As of July 1, 2025, BEL’s order book stood at a robust Rs 74,859 crore, indicating a strong pipeline of projects in the defence and allied sectors. This solid order backlog provides visibility for sustained revenue growth in the coming quarters.
Focus on Technology and Project Execution
The Q1 results underscore BEL’s continued commitment to operational excellence, timely project execution, and leveraging advanced technology. The company is focused on expanding both its core defence capabilities and non-defence business segments, ensuring a balanced and technology-driven growth trajectory.
About BEL
Established in 1954 and headquartered in Bengaluru, Bharat Electronics Limited is a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Defence. It specialises in designing, manufacturing, and supplying advanced electronic systems to the Indian Armed Forces. Over the decades, BEL has expanded its footprint into civilian sectors and exports, with a strong focus on R&D, innovation, and indigenisation.
