Defence stock in focus after company announces 1:2 stock splitDefence stock in focus after company announces 1:2 stock split

Introduction:

Leading Defence PSU has approved a 1:2 stock split, aiming to increase liquidity, comply with DIPAM guidelines, and attract small investors, with completion expected within 2–3 months post shareholder approval.

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Share price movement of BEML:

On July 21, 2025, BEML Ltd opened at ₹4,410.00, up 0.18% from its previous close of ₹4,401.95. The stock touched a high of ₹4,439.65 and a low of ₹4,350.80. By 2:59 PM, it traded at ₹4,386.95, down 0.34%, with a market cap of ₹18,269.23 crore.

BEML Limited Approves 1:2 Stock Split to Enhance Liquidity:

BEML Limited, a defence and public sector company, announced a 1:2 stock split during its 414th Board Meeting held on July 21, 2025. The Board approved sub-division of one equity share of ₹10 face value into two equity shares of ₹5 each, fully paid-up.

The rationale behind the split includes compliance with DIPAM guidelines, enhancing share liquidity in the stock market, and encouraging wider participation of small investors. Post-split, the company’s issued, paid-up, and subscribed capital will remain ₹41.64 crore but will now consist of 8.32 crore shares of ₹5 each.

The authorized share capital remains unchanged at ₹100 crore, but it will be restructured into 20 crore equity shares of ₹5 each. The record date for the stock split will be announced after receiving shareholder approval. Completion is expected within 2–3 months from approval.

Recent news on BEML:

As of July 04, 2025, BEML Ltd secured two export orders worth $6.23 million, including bulldozers for the CIS region and a first-time motor grader order from Uzbekistan.

Stock performance of BEML for Period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year:

BEML Ltd delivered a -4.21% return over the past week, gained 21.8% in the past six months, and declined by 5.08% over the past year.

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Shareholding pattern of BEML:

Particulars	Jun 2025	Mar 2025	Dec 2024
Promoter	53.90%	54.00%	54.00%
FII	5.70%	7.30%	7%
DII	18.70%	18.70%	18.10%
Public	22%	20%	21%

About BEML:

BEML Ltd (NSE: BEML) manufactures heavy earthmoving equipment for mining and construction, specialized vehicles for defence, and metro coaches and rail products for Indian Railways, serving key infrastructure and defence sectors.

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