Defence stock falls 5% after its net loss widens by 190% QoQ
News by Aliceblue News Desk
07 Aug 2025
Introduction
Leading defence engineering and manufacturing company reported a net loss of ₹455.50 crore in Q1 FY26, down 190.3% QoQ and 115.4% YoY from previous profit figures.
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Share price movement of BHEL
On August 7, 2025, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd opened at ₹234.35, down 2.21% from its previous close of ₹239.65. The stock touched a high of ₹234.35 and a low of ₹222.50. By 11:08 AM, it traded at ₹225.05, marking a 6.09% decline, with a market cap of ₹78,363.84 crore.
BHEL Reports Q1 FY26 Results
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) reported a net loss of ₹455.50 crore in Q1 FY26, compared to a profit of ₹504.45 crore in Q4 FY25, marking a QoQ decline of 190.3%. The loss widened from ₹211.40 crore in Q1 FY25, showing a YoY drop of 115.4%.
Revenue from operations stood at ₹5,486.91 crore in Q1 FY26, down 38.9% from ₹8,993.37 crore in Q4 FY25. However, it remained nearly flat on a YoY basis, with ₹5,484.92 crore reported in Q1 FY25, showing a marginal increase of 0.04%.
Total income declined 38.1% QoQ to ₹5,658.07 crore in Q1 FY26 from ₹9,142.64 crore in Q4 FY25. Compared to ₹5,581.78 crore in Q1 FY25, total income rose slightly by 1.4% on a YoY basis.
Recent news on BHEL
As of June 30, 2025, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) secured fresh orders from Adani Power Ltd to manufacture six 800 MW turbines for thermal power projects.
Stock performance of BHEL for Period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd delivered a 0.58% return over the past week. It gained 18.2% in the past six months. The stock declined by 21.3% over the past year.
Shareholding pattern of BHEL
| Particulars | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 |
| Promoter | 63.20% | 63.20% | 63.20% |
| FII | 6.40% | 7.20% | 8.00% |
| DII | 18.50% | 16.30% | 15.50% |
| Public | 12% | 13.30% | 13% |
About BHEL
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (NSE: BHEL) is a government-owned engineering company providing power plant equipment and services across sectors like energy, transportation, defence, oil & gas, and renewables in India and abroad.
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FAQs
Q: Why is Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd share price going up today?
A: Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) reported a ₹455.50 crore net loss in Q1 FY26, down 190.3% QoQ and 115.4% YoY.
Q: In which sectors does Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd provide engineering solutions?
A: BHEL provides engineering solutions in power, transportation, defence, oil & gas, industrial systems, renewables, and transmission.
Q: What is the market capitalization of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd?
A: As of August 7, 2025, the market capitalization of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd stood at ₹78,363.84 crore.
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