BEL bags ₹1,092cr in new defense contracts
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a key player in India's defense tech scene, has landed fresh contracts worth ₹1,092 crore.
These cover upgrades for electronic warfare systems, tank sub-systems, communication equipment, and even electronic voting machines—basically powering up a lot of what keeps the country secure and connected.
BEL's recent financials and order book
In the first quarter of 2025-26, BEL pulled in ₹4,417 crore revenue—a 5% bump from last year (even if it didn't quite hit estimates).
More impressive: EBITDA jumped 32%, with margins getting stronger too.
Their order book is stacked at ₹71,650 crore as of April—so business is definitely booming.
BEL's stock performance and significance of the deals
On September 29th, BEL's stock nudged up to ₹400.05 after the news.
All these wins show how BEL is becoming even more central to India's push for homegrown defense tech.
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