New Delhi- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), India’s premier public sector engineering enterprise, has been conferred with two esteemed ETGovernment PSU Leadership and Excellence Gold Awards for 2025. The company received accolades in the categories of ‘Leadership in Digital Transformation’ and ‘Empowering Indigenous Production and Technology’, underscoring its commitment to innovation and excellence in the public sector.
Mr S.M. Ramanathan, Director (E, R&D), and Sh. P.K. Upadhyay, GM & Head, Bhopal unit, BHEL, received the awards on behalf of the company at an event held in New Delhi.
Key Highlights
- Award Categories: Leadership in Digital Transformation, Empowering Indigenous Production and Technology
- Awarding Body: ETGovernment
- Date of Announcement: June 20, 2025
About BHEL
Established in 1956 under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, BHEL is a leading public sector undertaking specializing in the design, engineering, manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and servicing of a wide range of products and services for the core sectors of the economy, including power, transmission, industry, transportation, renewable energy, oil & gas, and defense.
Recent Developments
- Q4 FY25 Financial Performance: BHEL reported a 3% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹504.45 crore for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. Total income rose to ₹9,142.64 crore, up from ₹8,416.84 crore in the same period a year earlier. The company’s industry segment revenue surged to ₹2,800.96 crore, reflecting a 34% year-on-year growth.
- PM E-Drive Scheme: BHEL has been appointed as the nodal agency for the government’s ₹2,000 crore PM E-Drive scheme, aimed at establishing 72,000 public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across India. The company is set to lead the tendering process and develop a unified digital platform for EV users, facilitating real-time slot booking, payment integration, and charger availability tracking.
More about BHEL
BHEL’s recognition with the ETGovernment PSU Leadership and Excellence Gold Awards 2025 highlights its leadership in digital transformation and its dedication to empowering indigenous production and technology. The company’s recent financial performance and strategic initiatives, such as its involvement in the PM E-Drive scheme, reinforce its pivotal role in India’s industrial and infrastructure development.
BGEL is an Indian central public sector undertaking and the largest government-owned electrical/ industrial technology company. It is owned by the Government of India, with administrative control under the Ministry of Heavy Industries. Established in 1964, BHEL is based in New Delhi.
