(THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM)
Bengaluru, July 28: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking, has reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter of FY 2025-26, posting a 24.87% year-on-year increase in Profit After Tax (PAT). The PAT for Q1 stood at ₹969.13 crore, up from ₹776.14 crore in the same period last year.

The company also saw a 24.28% rise in Profit Before Tax (PBT), which reached ₹1,289.24 crore in Q1, compared to ₹1,037.34 crore in the corresponding quarter of FY 2024-25.

BEL’s revenue from operations for the quarter came in at ₹4,416.83 crore, marking a 5.19% growth over the ₹4,198.77 crore recorded in the same period last year. The steady rise in revenue underscores the company’s sustained operational momentum and robust order execution.

As of July 1, 2025, the company’s order book position stood at a healthy ₹74,859 crore, reflecting BEL’s strong presence in the defence electronics sector and continued customer confidence.

The Q1 results highlight BEL’s continued focus on high-value defence and strategic projects, and its ability to deliver strong financials amid evolving market conditions.