Introduction:
A leading defence stock kicked off FY26 with a ₹593.22 crore order from the Indian Air Force for Akash Missile System maintenance, reinforcing its pivotal role in India’s defence ecosystem and highlighting robust demand with ₹5,000 crore orders under negotiation.
Share Price movement of Bharat Electronics:
On April 3, 2025, Bharat Electronics Limited opened at ₹283.00, reaching a high of ₹285.95, up 1.25% from the previous close of ₹282.40, and a low of ₹282.60. The stock is currently trading at ₹284.30, with a market cap of ₹2,07,817.01 Crores.
Bharat Electronics received a new order:
Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), a Navratna Defence PSU, has secured a contract worth ₹593.22 crore from the Indian Air Force for maintenance services of the Akash Missile System, originally supplied by BEL. This marks a strong start to FY26.
The order emphasizes BEL’s critical role in sustaining India’s defence infrastructure and showcases its long-standing partnership with the Indian Armed Forces in missile system development and maintenance services.
Additionally, BEL has concluded negotiations with customers for acquiring future orders estimated at ₹5,000 crore, reflecting strong demand and further strengthening its order book in the defence electronics segment.
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Recent news About Bharat Electronics:
BEL reported a provisional turnover of ₹23,000 crore for the financial year ending March 31, 2025, marking a 16% year-on-year growth. This performance surpassed the company’s own revenue growth projections for the year.
Stock performance of Bharat Electronics for Period of 1 week, 6 months and 1 year:
Bharat Electronics stock declined by 6.07% over the past week but managed a modest 1.88% gain over six months. Over the one-year period, it delivered a healthy return of 27.5%, indicating stable long-term performance despite short-term fluctuations in the defence sector.
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Shareholding pattern of Bharat Electronics:
| All values in % | Dec-24 | Sep-24 | Jun-24 |
| Promoters | 51.14 | 51.14 | 51.14 |
| FII | 17.34 | 17.27 | 17.43 |
| DII | 20.94 | 20.22 | 20.62 |
| Retail & others | 10.58 | 11.37 | 10.82 |
About Bharat Electronics:
Bharat Electronics Ltd (NSE : BEL) is a Navratna Defence PSU specializing in advanced electronic products for the Indian Armed Forces. It develops radar systems, communication equipment, and missile systems, playing a vital role in India’s defence modernization and self-reliance in strategic technologies.
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