- CEO
- Manoj Jain
- Full Time Employees
- 21,551
- Sector
- Electronic technology
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Address
- Outer Ring Road Bangalore KA India 560045
- IPO Date
- Nov 9, 1994
- Business
- Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is a Navratna public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced electronic products and systems primarily for defense applications. Established in 1954 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, BEL’s core product portfolio encompasses radars including weapon locating radars and battlefield surveillance radars; fire control systems; communication and network-centric systems; electronic warfare systems; naval and anti-submarine warfare systems; avionics; missile components; and combat management systems. The company also produces electronic voting machines, cybersecurity solutions, homeland security products, smart city and e-governance solutions, space electronics including satellite integration, energy storage products like e-vehicle charging stations, solar power systems, telecom equipment, medical electronics, and composite materials.
Recently, BEL has reinforced its position with significant contract wins and strategic initiatives. It secured fresh defense orders totaling over Rs 2,900 crore in 2025 for advanced systems such as software-defined radios, missile system components, network upgrades, and cybersecurity solutions. Notably, it received orders worth Rs 633 crore from Cochin Shipyard Limited for critical defense technology and sensor systems. BEL signed memorandums of understanding with CSIR-CEERI and IIM Kozhikode to develop advanced technologies and leadership capabilities. The company expanded its strategic business units with five new SBUs focusing on electronic warfare land systems, seekers, arms and ammunition, network and cybersecurity, and unmanned systems. Financially, BEL reported a 26% revenue increase and an 18% net profit rise in Q2 FY26, supported by a strong order book expected to exceed Rs 27,000 crore for the fiscal year 2025-26.
BEL operates primarily in India with a focus on supplying Indian armed forces but also serves civilian sectors such as railways, airports, and public infrastructure. Its extensive research and development efforts and transfer of technology collaborations enable it to maintain a leading edge in defense electronics manufacturing and innovation.
This comprehensive product and service offering combined with recent substantial contract awards and organizational expansions position Bharat Electronics Limited as a critical and growing player in India’s defense and electronics sectors.