BEL wins ICC PSE Excellence Awards

Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has won the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) PSE Excellence Awards for ‘R&D Excellence’, ‘Operational Performance Excellence’ and ‘Human Resources Management Excellence’.

Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, and Mr Shivakumaran K M, Director (HR), received the awards for BEL from Dr Ajay Dua, former Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, and Lt Gen Ravi Shankar, former Director General, Border Roads Organisation, at a function held in New Delhi on August 29, 2019. The award applications were judged by an independent and distinguished jury based on quantifiable parameters applied on detailed analysis of PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, receiving the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) PSE Excellence Award for ‘R&D Excellence’ for BEL from Dr Ajay Dua, former Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, at a function held in New Delhi on August 29, 2019.

Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, receiving the ICC PSE Excellence Award for ‘Operational Performance Excellence’ for BEL from Lt Gen Ravi Shankar, former Director General, Border Roads Organisation.

Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, and Mr Shivakumaran K M, Director (HR), receiving the ICC PSE Excellence Award for ‘Human Resources Management Excellence’ for BEL from Lt Gen Ravi Shankar, former Director General, Border Roads Organisation.

High Power Transmitter for Akash-NG RF Seeker unveiled

The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, today inaugurated the 7th edition of ‘Engineers Conclave’ (EC-2019), being organised by the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), in association with Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), from September 19-21, 2019, at the Bharat Electronics Academy for Excellence (BAE), Bengaluru.

Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary DD R&D, & Chairman, DRDO, Dr Sanak Mishra, President, INAE, Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, BEL, Mr Mahesh V, Director (R&D), BEL, Mr V V R Sastry, FNAE & former CMD, BEL, current and former Directors and CMDs of BEL, CVO, BEL, and other dignitaries from DRDO, ISRO, DPSUs, academia, and industries, both public and private, were present at the inaugural function.

Speaking on the occasion, the Hon'ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh reiterated the Government's commitment to reaching Digital India Connectivity to remote villages of India. He added that the development of critical and cutting-edge technologies in defence would help save foreign exchange, which can be used for other development activities of the country.

The Engineers Conclave is an annual event aimed at bringing together engineers from across the country to identify, discuss and deliberate upon issues of national importance and arrive at solutions with appropriate engineering interventions. Actionable recommendations based on the deliberations of the Engineers Conclave carried out so far are actively progressed by INAE with the Government departments/agencies concerned.

This year’s conclave is based on two themes: “Defence Technology & Innovation” and “Transformation of Rural India Using Digital Technologies”. Eminent speakers representing the Government, industry, research institutions and academia are delivering talks at the conclave on topics of both current and futuristic engineering interest. The programme also features plenary talks, technical sessions, panel discussions and interactive sessions.

Product Development & Innovation Centre (PD&IC)

The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri also inaugurated BEL’s Product Development & Innovation Centre (PD&IC) in Bengaluru on the occasion. BEL has created the PD&IC with the vision of establishing a world-class R&D facility, with an investment of about Rs. 220 crores.

Inaugurating the PD&IC building, the Hon'ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, said the new centre would contribute to the 'Make in India' initiative through indigenization efforts aimed at self-reliance.

The PD&IC is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and resources to design, develop, prototype and generate manufacturing documents for systems and sub-systems, which can be marketed as standalone products or used in the development of larger systems or system-of-systems by the Strategic Business Units/Units of BEL.

The PD&IC is envisaged to lay emphasis on in-house development of products which can be bench-marked with the best in the world. It will also focus on IPR creation in strategic areas, reducing external dependence for critical subsystems, and standardisation of subsystems. The centre will contribute to the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Government of India. The centre will provide a single window interface for DRDOs and other R&D houses, and strengthen ToT processes and collaborative design efforts through involvement of startups and MSMEs.

Centers of Excellence (COEs) have already been created in PD&IC in the areas of Communication, Electro-Optics & Lasers, and Radar & Weapon Systems. Besides, Innovation centres have also been established in RF & Microwaves, Embedded & Computational Systems, Navigation & Stabilisation Systems, Crypto Solutions, Engineering solutions, Sonar systems, Power Electronics & Energy Systems. The centre has been constructed on a 26-acre land with 45,000 sq m of floor space, which can house about 750 engineers.

High Power Transmitter for Akash-NG RF Seeker Unveiled

The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri unveiled the High Power Transmitter for New Generation Missile (Akash-NG) RF Seeker, designed by Microwave Tube Research & Development Center (MTRDC), a DRDO lab, and concurrently developed along with BEL, based on a production order from the Research Centre Imarat (RCI). The Travelling-wave Tube (TWT) based Transmitter, along with other electronics, is a Make-in-India product and one of the success stories for concurrent engineering.

The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, inaugurating the 7 th edition of ‘Engineers Conclave’ (EC-2019).

The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, launching High Power Transmitter for Akash-NG RF Seeker.

The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, cutting the ribbon to inaugurate Product Development & Innovation Centre (PD&IC) of BEL.

The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, poses for a photo with Mr MV Gowtama, CMD, and other Directors of BEL after unveiling the plaque during the inauguration of the Product Development & Innovation Centre (PD&IC) of BEL.

BEL wins order for Akash Missile Systems for Indian Air Force

Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, on September 13, 2019, for procurement of Seven Squadrons of Akash Missile System for the Indian Air Force. This is a turnkey contract with specialist infrastructure. The total value of the contract is Rs.5,357.00 Crores (Rupees five thousand three hundred and fifty-seven crores only) and the delivery will be completed in 3(three) years. These systems will be commissioned at seven Air Force locations spread across Pan India.

BEL wins State Export Award

Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has won the Karnataka State Export Excellence Award for the year 2016-17. The award was received by Mr Anil Pant, GM (International Marketing)/CO, and Mr H P Srinivas Rao, AGM (International Marketing)/CO, from Mr B S Yediyurappa, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, at a ceremony held in Bengaluru on September 6, 2019. BEL is laying enhanced thrust on Exports by expanding its geo-spatial reach and through partnerships. The Export order book of BEL was US $ 116.62 Million as on April 1, 2019.

Mr Anil Pant, GM (International Marketing)/CO, and Mr H P Srinivas Rao, AGM (International Marketing)/CO, receiving the Karnataka State Export Excellence Award for BEL for the year 2016-17 from Mr B S Yediyurappa, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, at a ceremony held in Bengaluru on September 6, 2019.

BEL Corporate Office celebrates Hindi Day

The need to promote Hindi as the language of science and technology was emphasised at the Hindi day function organised by the Corporate Office of Navaratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL).

Inaugurating the event, Mr Sanjeev Gupta, Scientist 'G', CAIR-DRDO, the chief guest, opined that Hindi, a language spoken widely across the nation, had always been a great medium to gain knowledge. The time had come to “make earnest efforts to make Hindi the language of science and technology”, he said. Revisiting the status of Hindi in India and abroad, Mr Sanjeev Gupta observed that the usage of Hindi and the number of Hindi speaking people across world was steadily increasing.

Mr Koshy Alexander, Director (Finance), BEL, read out the Hon’ble Home Minister's message while Mr Manoj Yadav, Sr DGM (MS)/BEL-Corporate Office, read out the Hon’ble Defence Minister's message on the occasion. Mr Shrikant Walgad, IAS, Chief Vigilance Officer, BEL, Mrs Hema G Acharya, GM (Internal Audit)/BEL-Corporate Office, and Mr Vikraman N, GM (HR)/BEL-Corporate Office, were present as guests. The programme was compered by Mr Shrinivas Rao, Officer (OL)/BEL-CO, and Mrs Rajani Shaw, Sr Assistant Officer (OL)/BEL-CO.

Mrs Hema G Acharya, GM (Internal Audit)/CO, lighting the lamp at the inaugural of the Hindi Day function of BEL Corporate Office, as (L-R) Mr Vikraman, GM (HR)/BEL-CO, Mr Koshy Alexander, Director (Finance), Mr Sanjeev Gupta, Scientist 'G', CAIR-DRDO, the chief guest, and Mr Shrikant Walgad, IAS, Chief Vigilance Officer, look on.

Mr Shrinivas Rao, Officer (OL)/BEL-CO, introducing the guests at the Hindi Day function of BEL Corporate Office. Seated on the dais are (L-R) Mr Vikraman, GM (HR)/BEL-CO, Mr Shrikant Walgad, IAS, Chief Vigilance Officer, Mr Koshy Alexander, Director (Finance), Mr Sanjeev Gupta, Scientist 'G', CAIR-DRDO, the chief guest, and Mrs Hema G Acharya, GM (Internal Audit)/BEL-CO.

The Engineers Conclave 2019 (EC-2019) will be held from September 19-21, 2019, at the Bharat Electronics Academy for Excellence (BAE), BEL-Bangalore.

EC-2019 will be based on two themes: “Defence Technology & Innovation” and “Transformation of Rural India Using Digital Technologies”. Eminent speakers representing the Government, industry, research institutions and academia will deliver talks at the conclave on topics of both current and futuristic interest. The programme will also feature plenary talks, technical sessions, panel discussions and more.

INAE has been organising the Engineers Conclave every year in association with the major engineering institutions of the country. The Conclave provides engineers a forum to find engineering solutions — through structured discussions, for various issues, and offer specific recommendations for the policy makers of the country. Complete information of the programme will be uploaded shortly.

Programme Schedule

Bengaluru, August 22, 2019: Mr Shripad Naik, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush & Minister of State for Defence, visited the Bangalore Unit of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) yesterday (August 21, 2019).

Mr Vinay Kumar Katyal, Director (Bangalore Complex), gave a presentation about the Unit in the presence of Mr M V Gowtama, Chairman & Managing Director, and other Directors of BEL. CMDs of HAL, BEML and MIDHANI were also present. The presentation gave an overview of BEL and highlighted the performance of the Unit, its manufacturing facilities, major products, CSR initiatives and steps towards sustainable / green energy.

This was followed by a visit to some of the facilities of the Bangalore Unit. The Minister was shown the following facilities:

Super Components Manufacturing Facility
Super Components Division manufactures critical high technology electronic components and products. BEL indigenously designs and manufactures microwave modules / products which were earlier imported from countries like USA, UK and France. Microwave modules are used extensively in Radars, Electronic Warfare systems and Missile Electronics modules.

BEL has invested more than Rs.100 crores in establishing this facility. As part of this, around 14,000 sq.ft. of Class 10000 Clean Room facility has been established, which houses automated manufacturing infrastructure for precision assembly.

Solar Power Manufacturing Facility
BEL has a world-class mono crystalline solar cell manufacturing facility and solar panel manufacturing facility. Solar panels manufactured using these cells are then used to establish solar plants. BEL proposes to expand its manufacturing facility to 200 MW in the coming years.

BEL has established cumulative 75 MW Solar Power Plants for Ordnance Factory Board with a capital investment of about Rs.470 Crores and these are expected to generate a sales turnover of about Rs.50 Crores annually.

Military Radar outdoor facility and Near Field Antenna Test Facility

Schilka Upgrade (Gun & Fire Control System) and Weapon Locating Radarwere shown at the outdoor facility.The Minister also visited the Near Field Antenna Test Range, which is a measurement facility for calibrating and measuring the performance of any type of antenna.

Naval Systems – Coastal Surveillance System
The vast coastline of India is installed with Coastal Surveillance System supplied by BEL to the Coast Guard. Chain of Static Sensors installed over the coastline of India are networked to present common operating picture at the command and control centres. It has been installed at remote sensor stations on the mainland and on the islands as part of Phase I of the project. Real time operation of the system was shown to the Minister.

The Minister was happy with the performance of BEL-Bangalore and charged them to continue the good work.

Mr M V Gowtama, CMD, BEL, welcoming Hon’ble Minister of State for Defence, Mr Shripad Naik, to BEL’s Bangalore factory.

Mr M V Gowtama, CMD, BEL, explaining the Coastal Surveillance System to the Hon’ble Minister of State for Defence, Mr Shripad Naik.

CMD, Directors and CVO of BEL pose for photo along with the Hon’ble Minister of State for Defence, Mr Shripad Naik, in front of the Schilka Upgrade.

Bengaluru, August 13, 2019: Mr Shripad Naik, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush & Minister of State for Defence, today inaugurated the new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for Composite Materials, Environmental Testing & Finishing, established at the Navi Mumbai Unit of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, Mr Nataraj Krishnappa, Director (Other Units), Mr Koshy Alexander, Director (Finance), Mr Shivakumaran K M, Director (HR), Mr Umesh Chandra, GM (NAMU), senior officers of BEL and representatives of R&DE (E), DRDO, were present on the occasion.

The new facility is expected to turnaround the fortunes of BEL’s Navi Mumbai Unit, which has traditionally been in the business of manufacturing Shelters and Masts and overhauling of hydraulic systems of T-72 tanks. It would boost the Unit’s manufacturing and testing capabilities in Composites, a new area which has been identified by BEL for diversification. The Unit will use the facility to carry out inhouse designing and manufacturing of components using GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer) and CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer) Composites for various Naval applications, submarines, aircraft and shelters.

Inaugurating the new facility, Mr Shripad Naik said that the new facility at Navi Mumbai Unit would enable BEL to develop Composites which were lighter yet stronger and posed no environmental hazard. He added that these new products would cater to the requirements of ship builders, metro, etc. He extended all help to BEL, which had taken an innovative step by foraying into the area of Composites. Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, said that the revival story of Navi Mumbai Unit was worth emulating. He added that BEL would like to be a supply chain partner for all platform manufacturers of the country, including PSUs such as MDL, GRSE, etc.

BEL-NAMU has already executed Composites projects such as Radome for 12.86m Doppler Weather Radar and GFRP Pressurised Missile Container for the Akash Missile System. Besides, the Unit has designed a CFRP shelter for Defence applications, Composite Mast, Composite Canister for QRSAM, Climatic Control Light Weight Composite Enclosure, Composite Stave Assembly to mount sonar sensors, etc.

Composites consist of two or more distinct materials, which are combined to improve the directional strength properties of individual parts. Composites have many advantages including weight saving (without compromising on other properties), leading to fuel saving, increase in payload and increase in performance, good corrosion resistance, low thermal expansions, high strength to weight ratio and better aesthetic finish besides many other benefits.

Mr Shripad Naik, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush & Minister of State for Defence, inaugurating the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for Composite Materials, Environmental Testing & Finishing, established at the Navi Mumbai Unit of BEL. Also seen are Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, Mr Nataraj Krishnappa, Director (Other Units), Mr Koshy Alexander, Director (Finance), Mr Shivakumaran K M, Director (HR), Mr Umesh Chandra, GM (NAMU), and senior officers of BEL.

Mr Shripad Naik, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush & Minister of State for Defence, poses for a photo with BEL Management after unveiling the plaque during the inauguration of the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for Composite Materials, Environmental Testing & Finishing, established at the Navi Mumbai Unit of BEL.

Bangalore, June 21, 2019: Today, at the crack of dawn, a sea of humanity converged at the Bangalore Complex of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) as more than 2,000 people participated in a mass Yoga programme organised on the occasion of International Yoga Day.

Mr Gowtama, CMD, Directors, CVO, GMs and other senior officers joined the employees of BEL, their family members and residents of the BEL Township, Jalahalli, in the event which was held from 6:00 am to 7:00 am.

Employees of BEL participate in the mass Yoga programme organised at BEL-Bangalore today as part of International Yoga Day.

Mr Gowtama, CMD, Directors, and CVO pose for a photo during the mass Yoga programme organised at BEL-Bangalore today as part of International Yoga Day.

An aerial shot of the mass Yoga programme organised at BEL-Bangalore today as part of International Yoga Day.

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), in association with the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, is hosting a competition to raise awareness about the bane of corruption among the youth of the country.

Young individuals and teams in the age group of 14-35 years can participate in the ‘international contest on social anti-corruption advertising’, which is based on the theme, ‘Together Against Corruption’. The competition will be held in two categories: ‘Best Poster’ and ‘Best Video’.

More details of the contest can be obtained by clicking on the link http://anticorruption.life/en. To register and upload their works online, participants can visit the website http://anticorruption.life/en. The closing date for entries is 30.09.2019.

BEL First Grade College, Jalahalli, Bangalore, offers B.Voc. (Information Technology) Degree course. The course has been introduced from this academic year, 2019-20. Preference will be given for National Employability Enhancement Mission (NEEM) internship at Navratna defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) after completion of the course. For further details visit www.beledu.org.

Introducing Bachelor of Vocational Degree in Information Technology

Mr Shivakumaran K M took charge as Director (HR) at Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on June 11, 2019. He was serving as GM (HR) at BEL’s Bangalore Complex before his elevation.

Mr Shivakumaran started his journey as an HR professional at Sujatha Textile Mills, Nanjangudu, Karnataka, in 1986 after completing his Master’s in Social Work, specialising in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations & Labour Welfare from Manasagangothri, University of Mysore, in 1984. He then moved to Mandya National Paper Mills, a PSU at Belagula near Mysore in I988 and worked in the capacity of Personnel Officer.

He joined BEL in the year 1989 as Assistant Personnel Manager at Corporate Office and later worked at the Company’s Bangalore and Hyderabad Units.

During his 30-year-old stint at BEL, Mr Shivakumaran has contributed to bringing about a paradigm shift in HR at BEL, transforming it into a strategic business partner of the Company. He has been responsible for the formulation and implementation of various HR interventions directed towards improving the organisational effectiveness and advancing the Company’s vision and growth. Implementation of the SAP ERP system for HR functions has been one of his key contributions. He also has been actively involved in the implementation of various CSR projects of BEL across the Company.

Mr Shivakumaran is an undergraduate in Arts from the Maharaja’s College, Mysore, with specialisation in Psychology Criminology and Sociology. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Development and Planning from the University of Mysore.

Mr Shivakumaran K M, Director (HR)

Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has recorded a turnover of Rs. 11,789 Crores (audited) during the Financial Year 2018-19, registering a growth of 17% over the previous year turnover of Rs. 10,085 Crores. The Profit Before Tax for FY 2018-19 was Rs. 2,703 Crores compared to Rs. 1,948 Crores in 2017-18.The Profit After Tax was Rs. 1,927 Crores as against Rs. 1,399 in the previous year. The Company recorded an Export Turnover of 21.6 million USD, as against 26 million USD in 2017-18. The Turnover per Employee was Rs. 123 Lakhs compared to Rs. 104 Lakhs in the previous year. The Value added per Employee was Rs. 60.38 Lakhs in comparison to Rs. 45.86 Lakhs the previous year. The Order Book Value as on April 1, 2019, stood at Rs. 51,798 Crores as compared to Rs. 40,115 Crores in April 2018. The Expenditure on R&D was Rs. 1,077 Crores as against Rs. 988 Crores in 2017-18.

Highlights of 2018-19: BEL acquired Rs. 23,431 Crores of Order during 2018-19. Other important highlights of the year included inauguration of 16 MW Solar Power Plant at HVF, Avadi; received major Order for LRSAM systems, forging of Strategic partnerships with Global OEMs like SAAB (Sweden), ElettronicaSpA (Italy), Elbit Systems (Israel) and Mahindra in the domestic segment, received CII EXIM Bank Business Excellence Award (2018) and Jury’s Commendation for Role Model Organisation for Bangalore Complex and Platinum level recognition for Ghaziabad, Chennai and Machilipatnam Units, awarded International Certification for Information Security Management- ISO 27001 for Units of BEL, etc.

Major Orders Executed: Some of the significant orders executed during the year included supply of Integrated Air Command & Control System, Electronic Voting Machine, Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail, Weapon Locating Radar, Ground based Mobile Electronic Intelligence System, Low Intensity Conflict Electronic Warfare System (LIC EWS), Schilka Upgrade, TROPO Upgrade and L70 Gun Upgrade.

New Products: Some of the new products / systems introduced during the year were Real Time Information System for Indian Railways, Auto Fare Collection Gate (SWAGAT), Drone Guard System, EO System for Home Land Security, Integrated Communication System for Indian Navy, Coastal Surveillance System for Seychelles, Fire Control System, Image Intensifier based Passive Night Vision Devices, Indigenous Electronic upgrade for 52 calibre Gun, Corner Shot Weapon System, Target Acquisition System for Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile, IFF System for MRSAM Phase II, Virtual Reality Simulator, Electric motor for T-90 Tank Stabilizer, Battery Multi-Function Radar vehicle and Battery Surveillance Radar Vehicle for Missile System and Ku Band RF Seeker.

Major Orders Received: During 2018-19, the Company received many orders, significant among them being Long Range Surface to Air Missile for P17A, Smart City Business (North East States & Agra), Integrated Perimeter Security System (IPSS) for Air Force, Kerala Fibre Optic Network (K-Fon), Home Land Security System (Naval Airfield Integrated Security System (NAISS), Naval Equipment (War Reserves), setting up of Weapon Repair Facility at Naval Shipyard and upgradation of Shikari/Lynx Fire Control Systems.

Export: Major products exported included Vacuum Interrupters, X-Ray parts, Transmitting Tubes, EMI Filters, etc. Export order book of BEL was US $ 116.62 Million as on April 1, 2019.

R&D Initiatives: The major R&D initiatives taken during the year included support to DRDL for successful test firing of indigenously developed QRSAM, unveiling of Atmospheric Water Generator, contribution towards the development and installation of indigenously developed Auto Fare Collection System (SWAGAT) for Delhi Metro and replacement of existing Russian Mine Hunting Sonar On-board Submarines.

Manufacturing Initiatives: BEL established state-of-the-art Manufacturing/Test Facilities such as Shock Test Facility, High Temperature Test facility and Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Assembly Line.

Business Initiatives: Business initiatives taken during the year included opening of overseas marketing offices in Vietnam, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Oman and expansion of Singapore and New York offices with Marketing Cell, new Regional Product Support Centres made operational at 10 new locations, acquisition of land for diversification in Bengaluru, Bhatinda & Jodhpur, signing of MoUs with potential Strategic Partners for Platforms, creation of dedicated business verticals for RF Seekers and Software as a Service, Thrust on Make-II implementation in BEL Purchase Procedure, engagement with start-ups for emerging/disruptive technologies, operationalization of Defence Innovation Organization, a Section-8 company jointly created by BEL & HAL; Green Channel Certification from DGQA for Radar Spares, etc.

Quality Initiatives: BEL-Bangalore received the CII EXIM Bank Business Excellence Award (2018) and Jury’s Commendation for Role Model Organisation. Other Units, namely Ghaziabad, Chennai and Machilipatnam, received the Platinum level recognition. Other Quality initiatives taken up during the year included administering of Quality Recognition Awards for the 3rd consecutive year across BEL Units/SBUs; nomination of 33 Six Sigma projects for Regional / National level competitions; 37 engineers certified as CRE (Certified Reliability Engineers), 43 Engineers as CQE (Certified Quality Engineers) and 19 Executives as CMQOE (Certified Manager of Quality for Organizational Excellence) by American Society of Quality (ASQ); and 489 PMPs (Project Management Professionals) certified by Project Management Institute.

Make In India Initiatives: 96% (provisional) of sales revenue accrued from Indigenous technology. BEL has on-boarded on TReDS Platform and MSME Sambandh & MSME Samadhaan Portals complying to Government guidelines. Company has been awarded Second Runner-up (Navratna Category) for the Exemplary Work under Public Procurement Policy for Promotion of SC/ST Entrepreneurs. BEL’s Test facilities are being provided to Private vendors. The Company is meeting the requirement of Public Procurement Policy.

HR Initiatives: Wage revision of Non-Executives was completed in a record time of one year; web based M.Tech & Certification programmes were launched and People Capability Maturity Model (PCMM) Gap Assessment was completed.

Outlook for the Future: BEL will continue to focus on in-house R&D for increased value addition. The thrust will be on Exports by expanding geo-spatial reach and partnerships. Diversification in non-defence opportunities will drive BEL’s growth. The focus areas will be Space Electronics, Solar, Homeland Security, Smart Cards, Telecom, Railways, Civil Aviation, Software as a Service, Fuel Cells, Li-ion Batteries, etc. Other future plans include creation of Centres of Excellence (CoE) in R&D & Innovation Cell in IITM, operationalisation of new plants at Nimmaluru for advanced Electro-Optics and Anantapur for Missile & Seeker businesses, focus on Artificial Intelligence based projects and Indigenisation, and several initiatives for comprehensive competency/capability building.

Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, addressing journalists at BEL’s annual Press Conference held in Bengaluru today, June 1, 2019.

BEL achieves Rs. 11,789.22 Cr turnover in FY 2018-19

Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) achieved a turnover of Rs.11789.22 crs (audited) for the ended F.Y. 2018-19 registering a growth of 16.90% over the turnover of Rs.10084.84 crs achieved in the previous year.

The profit after tax (PAT) for the year ended F.Y.2018-19 stood at Rs.1927.29 crs as against Rs.1399.29 crs, registering an increase of 37.73% over previous year.

For the quarter ending March 19, the Company achieved a turnover of Rs.3772.60 crs as against Rs.3427.97 crs for the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The Profit after tax (PAT) stood at Rs.668.62 crs as against Rs.558.74 crs for the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

The Company has paid an interim dividend of Rs.1.70 per share for the F.Y. 2018-19 and the Board has recommended further amount of Rs.1.70 per share as final dividend for the year 2018-19 at the meeting held on 29th May 2019, subject to approval in the AGM. The total dividend payout for F.Y. 2018-19 works out to Rs. 3.40 per share, as against Rs. 2.00 per share in the previous year. The dividend payout is 42.98 % on PAT as against 35.06% for the previous year.

The order book position as on 01.04.2019 is Rs.51798 crs. With a healthy order book position and the projects in pipeline the Company is poised for a sustaining growth in the coming years with commensurate profitability.

During the year the Company has successfully completed the supply of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and Voter Verifiable Paper audit Trail (VVPAT) within a stringent delivery schedule to meet the requirement of Election Commission of India for the general elections.

New CVO takes charge at BEL

Mr Shrikant Walgad, an IAS officer of the Haryana Cadre, has taken charge as the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).

Mr Shrikant Walgad completed his BE in Electronics & Communications from the Karnataka Regional Engineering College (now NITK Surathkal), Mangalore University, in 1986. He also holds a Post Graduate Degree in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM) from IIM-Bangalore.

On completion of his IAS training (1991 batch), Mr Shrikant Walgad was posted as Sub Divisional Magistrate of Ellenabad/Bhiwani, Haryana. He subsequently worked in various capacities, acquiring rich experience in district administration, law and order, rural and urban development and land revenue management while serving as Additional District Collector of Sirsa/Sonepat and Jhajjar, Haryana; and District Collector of Jhajjar and Bhiwani, Haryana, and Kodagu, Karnataka. As Registrar Magistrate of Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, he gained first-hand experience in the areas of higher education and human resource development. During his tenure as Joint Secretary, Haryana Sector, he handled general administration and personal management.

Mr Shrikant Walgad also served in different areas of Haryana Urban Development administration, like Urban Development, Rural Development, Election management, Housing and Environment.

BANGALORE, April 19, 2019 : Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has won the Jamnalal Bajaj Award for Fair Business Practices, instituted by the Council for Fair Business Practices, in the Manufacturing Enterprises – Large category.

Cdr (Retd) Sanjiv Bhende, AGM (Regional Office-Mumbai), BEL, received the award on behalf of BEL from Mr Uday Kotak, Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank, at the award ceremony held at Mumbai. Justice A P Shah, former Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, and Mr Shekhar Bajaj, CMD, Bajaj Electricals Ltd, were present.

The Council for Fair Business Practices recognises and commemorates businessmen and industrialists who uphold the highest ethical practices in business, each year.

Cdr (Retd) Sanjiv Bhende, AGM (Regional Office-Mumbai), BEL, receiving the Jamnalal Bajaj Award for Fair Business Practices in the Manufacturing Enterprises – Large category for BEL from Mr Uday Kotak, Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank, at the award ceremony held at Mumbai. Justice A P Shah, former Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, and Mr Shekhar Bajaj, CMD, Bajaj Electricals Ltd, are also present.

BANGALORE, April 19, 2019 : Mr Gowtama M V, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), has received the Distinguished Engineer Award instituted by the Engineering Council of India. Mr Gowtama received the award from Mr Anil Baijal, retired IAS officer and the 21st Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, at a ceremony held in New Delhi.

Mr Gowtama M V, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), receiving the Distinguished Engineer Award instituted by the Engineering Council of India, from Mr Anil Baijal, retired IAS officer and the 21st Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, at a ceremony held in New Delhi.

Acquires orders of Rs. 23,200 crores during the financial year

Bengaluru, April 1, 2019: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has achieved a turnover of Rs.11,700 Crores (Provisional & Unaudited) during the Financial Year 2018-19, sustaining double digit growth (an increase of 16%) over the previous year's turnover of Rs.10,085 Crores.

BEL's Order Book as on 1.4.2019 is Rs.51,600 Crores. The year saw an all-time high order acquisition of Rs.23,200 Crores. Some of the major orders acquired during the year are Long Range Surface to Air Missile System, Electronic Fuze, L 70 Gun Upgrade, Weapon Repair Facility for Naval Ships, Kerala-Fibre Optics Network (K-FON), Smart City Projects, Integrated Perimeter Security Solution (IPSS), Video Surveillance System, Naval Airfield Integrated Security System (NAISS), Real Time Information System, etc.

Some of the flagship projects executed during FY 2018-19 are Integrated Air Command & Control System (IACCS), Weapon Locating Radar (WLR), Cdr TI Sights, Schilka Upgrade, Tropo Upgrade, Integrated Communication System (ICS), Long Range Surface to Air Missile System (LRSAM), Ground Based EW System, L-70 Gun Upgrade, Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT), etc.

BEL achieved Export sales of US$ 21.87 Million during FY 2018-19. Major products exported include Coastal Surveillance System Spares, Accoustic Test Facility, CoMPASS, Cable Looms, Electro Mechanical parts, etc.

BEL's Chairman & Managing Director, Mr M V Gowtama, said: “BEL strives to attain self-reliance through enhanced indigenisation activities, expansion and modernisation, outsourcing to Indian Industries, especially the SME sector. BEL has rolled out strategies to maximise its global outreach and increased footprint in international market segments in the coming years. All these efforts will help BEL to consolidate its market leadership position in the strategic electronics sector.”

Bangalore, March 18, 2019: Navratna defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has received the first Green Channel Status certificate from Directorate General Quality Assurance (DGQA) for supply of Spares for Flycatcher Radar being manufactured by Military Radar Strategic Business Unit (SBU) of BEL’s Bangalore Complex.

The certificate was issued by Chairman of the Green Channel Committee, Brig Vikram Ahooja, ADGQA (R&S), and was received by Mr Ravi B S, General Manager of Military Radar SBU. It is noteworthy that this is the first certificate issued to any organisation in India after the Green Channel Policy was formulated during March 2017.

The Ministry of Defence had promulgated the Green Channel Policy for promoting ease of doing business as part of its ‘Make in India’ initiatives. A mechanism was set up to award Green Channel Status to firms with pre-defined financial and quality credentials for broad categories of items having continuous requirement in the Defence Forces. Responsibility of inspection of goods is given to the firms, after their credentials are verified by the Green Channel Committee (GCC), comprising of various stakeholders from DGQA and the procurement ecosystem.

Green Channel Status is the authority given by the Purchaser to the Manufacturer to formally certify its products or stores on behalf of the purchaser or any other authority designated by him, after having verified the Firm’s infrastructure, quality policies and practices to produce and supply goods of specified quality. The Purchaser’s confidence in the Firm’s Quality Assurance is the central tenet in awarding of Green Channel Status.

The first Green Channel Status certificate from Directorate General Quality Assurance (DGQA) being received by Mr Ravi B S, General Manager of Military Radar SBU, BEL-Bangalore, from the Chairman of the Green Channel Committee, Brig Vikram Ahooja, ADGQA (R&S), at DGQA HQ at New Delhi.

Ahmedabad, March 4, 2019: Navratna defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is delighted to present SWAGAT, the Automatic Fare Collection Gating System jointly developed by BEL & Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), which is set to transform the lives of commuters.

The Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, launched SWAGAT on the occasion of inaugural of Phase I of the Ahmedabad Metro today.

SWAGAT is a national initiative steered by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in collaboration with BEL and CDAC with the support of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) and State Bank of India (SBI).

SWAGAT is compliant with the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) ecosystem for hassle-free commute across India. It is in keeping with the spirit of Make in India, Digital India and Skill India.

It has qualified a stringent certification process and has received EMVCo certification by FIME Lab, France.

SWAGAT is the first indigenous system and the first ever outside the developed world. It can operate across all cities and all modes of transport to make ‘One Nation – One Card’ a reality.

It provides a convenient and seamless experience for the commuter. This state-of-the-art technology is a huge step towards a cashless, digital India.

This fully indigenous and interoperable System consists of:

• National Common Mobility Card
• Automatic Fare Collection System
• Validation Terminal
• Gates

The Automatic Fare Collection System has been designed and developed by CDAC, a premier R&D organization of the Ministry of Electronics & IT. The Validation Terminal and Gates have been co-designed and developed by CDAC and BEL. All the sub-systems are made in India and the IP rests with India.

BEL is taking up the large-scale manufacturing and deployment of the System at its well-equipped manufacturing facilities.

With this, India will join the group of very few elite nations who have successfully developed and deployed this technology.

Salient features

• Mobility cum debit / credit card.
• In a phased manner, SWAGAT will be implemented across all modes of transport, be it Metro, Trains or Buses.
• Will work across all cities.

Benefits for transport operators

• Fare collection made simple, automatic, cashless and easy.
• Improves the efficiency of fare collection.

BEL Chairman & Managing Director M V Gowtama, presenting a memento to mark launch of SWAGAT, Automatic Fare Collection Gate System, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Ahmedabad on March 4, 2019.

The team behind the project.

Bengaluru, March 5, 2019: At Aero India 2019, Bengaluru, Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Elbit Systems Limited, Israel, have entered into a Technical Collaboration Agreement (TCA) for Licensed Manufacturing of Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) / Helmet Pointing System (HPS) Version 02.

Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, Director (Marketing), BEL, and Mr Avi Mizrachi, Executive Vice President – Business Development, Elbit, signed the TCA in the presence of Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, BEL, Mr B Machilis, President & CEO, Elbit systems Limited, and other senior officers of BEL and Elbit. Under this agreement, BEL gets the license to manufacture and integrate the Helmet Mounted Display system (HPS Ver-02) for Indian Naval and other rotary wing platforms of the Armed Forces. The HMDS is having the latest features of Night Flying with Night Vision Goggles, Colour Day & Night Display, 3D symbology, Head Tracking, Sensors & Weapon Cuing.

The HMDS/HPS provides the capability to display helicopter’s flight and platform information, mission data, target information as well as additional enhanced application capabilities such as Low Visibility Landing and Take-Off, flight within Degraded Visibility Environment, optional Weapons Management and Synthetic Vision during day and night flying. The ‘Heads Up - Eyes Out’ concept minimises the need for ‘Heads Down’ in-cockpit instrumentation observation for critical information as altitude, velocity, engine performance, warning indications and allows the crew to concentrate on mission performance, thus increasing situational awareness and survivability in all naval missions.

Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, Director (Marketing), BEL, and Mr Avi Mizrachi, Executive Vice President – Business Development, Elbit, greeting each other after the signing of the TCA between BEL and Elbit, in the presence of Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, BEL, Mr B Machilis, President & CEO, Elbit systems Limited, and other senior officers of both the companies.

Bengaluru, February 21, 2019: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has unveiled its new product, the Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG), an innovative solution to meet the ever-increasing need for drinking water worldwide, today at Aero India 2019.

General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff, inaugurated the Atmospheric Water Generator in the presence of Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, Directors and other senior officers of BEL.

BEL's Atmospheric Water Generator can be used to generate water straight from the humidity present in the atmosphere.

The day is not far when drinking water becomes the most precious commodity on the planet. Groundwater, currently the main source of drinking water, is being depleted at alarming and unsustainable rates even as the search for alternate water sources continues.

BEL's Atmospheric Water Generator employs a novel technology to extract water from the humidity present in the atmosphere and purify it. It uses heat exchange for condensing the atmospheric moisture to produce pure, safe and clean potable water. The AWG comes with a Mineralisation Unit, which is used to add minerals which are required to make the water potable. The AWG is configurable in static and mobile (vehicular) versions and is available in 30 litres/day, 100 litres/day, 500 litres/day and 1,000 litres/day capacities.

The Atmospheric Water Generator can be used to provide drinking water in community centres and public places like health care centres, schools, colleges, offices, railway stations, bus stands, airports, sea ports, off-shore oil rigs, military establishments, remote field areas and remote establishments and residential complexes.

The Atmospheric Water Generator is being manufactured by BEL in collaboration with CSIR-IICT and MAITHRI, a start-up company based in Hyderabad. It is on display at the BEL stall at Hall-E at Aero India 2019. BEL has, as part of the Government of India's Start-up India Initiative, extending its support to start-up Companies.

General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff, inaugurating the BEL Atmospheric Water Generator in the presence of Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, Directors and other senior officers of BEL, at Aero India today.

BEL Atmospheric Water Generator

Bengaluru, February 21, 2019: At Aero India 2019, Bengaluru, Navratna Defence PSU, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Hughes India have entered into a Teaming Agreement for design, development, supply, installation, integration and commissioning of Satellite Communication solutions for helicopters under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.

Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, Director (Marketing), BEL, and Mr Partho Banerjee, President, Hughes India, signed the MoU in the presence of Mr Nataraj Krishnappa, Director (Other Units), BEL, on February 20, 2019.

The Teaming Agreement will enable MoD’s strategic users to get enabled with helicopter-based Satellite Communication links for real-time and assured communications using ISRO's Ku band satellites. Through this agreement, BEL and Hughes India are collaborating using their respective state-of-the-art technologies and capabilities in developing these integrated and sophisticated helicopter solutions.

BEL is a Navratna defence PSU with expertise in the design, development, engineering and manufacture of Radar & Weapon Systems, Network Centric Systems and Communications systems, Electronic Warfare & Avionics, Naval Systems, Electro-optics products, Tank Electronics & Gun Systems, Satcom Systems, Homeland Security & Smart City solutions, Strategic Components and select civilian products.

Hughes India is a majority owned subsidiary of Hughes Network Systems, LLC, USA (Hughes). Hughes is the world’s largest provider of broadband satellite networks and services. Hughes India is the largest satellite service operator in India providing a comprehensive range of broadband networking technologies, solutions, and services for businesses and governments.

Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, Director (Marketing), BEL, and Mr Partho Banerjee, President, Hughes India, pose for a photo with Mr Nataraj Krishnappa, Director (Other Units), BEL, and other senior officers of BEL and Hughes India after the signing of the Teaming Agreement.

BENGALURU, February 21, 2019: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has on February 20, 2019, signed an MoU with JSR Dynamics Pvt Ltd (JSR), a Nagpur-based start-up Company, at Aero India 2019 in Bengaluru.

The MoU aims at leveraging the individual design and manufacturing capabilities of BEL and JSR to develop weapons and light weight cruise missiles, which have business potential in both the domestic and international markets. Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, Director (Mktg), BEL, and Air Marshal (Retd) S B Deo, Managing Director, JSR Dynamics Pvt Ltd, signed the MoU in the presence of Mr M V Gowtama, CMD, BEL, Directors and other senior officers of BEL.

BEL has, as part of the Government of India's Start-up India Initiative, been extending its support to start-up Companies.

About BEL

BEL, India’s leading Defence electronics Company, is engaged in the design, manufacture and supply of state-of-the-art Radars, Missile Systems, Military Communications, Naval Systems, Electronic Warfare & Avionics, C4I Systems, Electro Optics, Tank Electronics & Gun / Weapon System Upgrades, Solar Systems, Electronic Components and civilian products like Electronic Voting Machine and Point of Sale device.

About JSR Dynamics Pvt Ltd

JSR is engaged in the design of ground-based and air-based weapons. Among its many products are Glide Weapons, Light Weight Cruise Missiles and allied sub-assemblies and components. With a wide array of world-class products, JSR stands out as a shining example of a Defence start-up.

Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, Director (Mktg), BEL, and Air Marshal (Retd) S B Deo, Managing Director, JSR Dynamics Pvt Ltd, signing the MoU in the presence of Mr M V Gowtama, CMD, BEL, Directors and other senior officers of BEL at Aero India on February 20, 2019.

Bengaluru, February 25, 2019: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) received export orders valued about USD 33 Million from Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop Ltd (ELOP), a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd, Israel, on February 21, 2019, at Aero India 2019, Bengaluru, for the manufacture and supply of state-of-the-art next generation EOIR payloads (CoMPASS Rev III, Trade Mark of ELOP) and another variant of EOIR payload (CoMPASS III, Trade Mark of ELOP) for Airborne applications.

Mr B Machilis, President & CEO, Elbit Systems Ltd, handed over documents of the Export Order for BEL from ELOP to Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, BEL, in the presence of Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, Director (Mktg), BEL, and other senior officers of BEL and ELOP.

As part of the Make in India initiative of the Government of India, BEL had already entered into Technical Collaboration Agreement (TCA) with ELOP for the Transfer of Technology for the manufacture of these EOIR payloads and for providing lifetime maintenance support at its manufacturing facility at Chennai.

BEL has already established the necessary infrastructure and is supplying the EOIR payloads manufactured at its facilities to domestic and foreign customers. BEL is augmenting these facilities for meeting the upcoming requirements of variants of EOIR payloads for the domestic and export markets.

The CoMPASS Rev III is a day-and-night surveillance system that includes a Colour TV Daylight Camera, 3rd Generation Medium Wave IR (MWIR) sensor, Laser Target Designator and Range Finder (LTDRF), Short Wave IR (SWIR), internal GPS and automatic tracking capabilities, as well as command and control capabilities. It is distinguished by a wide variety of interfaces, enabling integration with various aircraft / helicopter systems, such as the mission computer, fire control, radar, GPS, data downlink and helmet-mounted tracking systems. Its small dimensions, low weight, high level of stabilization and coverage angles make it an optimal choice for long-range, day-and-night surveillance, target tracking, fire control applications and search and rescue.

CoMPASS Rev III is the most advanced version of its Payload family, featuring reduced weight, high degree of modularity and flexibility, space-saving packaging and advanced operational and video processing features whereas CoMPASS III is an earlier version of EOIR payload.

With this, BEL is in a position to manufacture and supply the complete range of EOIR payloads meeting the varied requirements of our armed forces and provide lifetime maintenance support to the users. In addition, BEL has also become a Global Supply Chain Partner of ELOP, Israel.

Mr B Machilis, President & CEO, Elbit Systems Ltd, handing over documents of the Export Order for BEL from Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop Ltd (ELOP) worth USD 33 Million, to Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, BEL, in the presence of Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, Director (Mktg), BEL, and other senior officers of BEL and ELOP.

Bengaluru, February 22, 2019: At Aero India 2019, Bengaluru, Navratna Defence PSU, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Elettronica SpA (ELT), Italy, has entered into an MoU for Joint Development, Commercialisation and Production of New Generation EW Surveillance Systems.

Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, Director (Marketing), BEL, Mr Domitilla Benigni, Chief Operating Officer, ELT, and Mr Irmin Menscher, Vice President, Elisra, Israel, signed the MoU documents in the presence of Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, BEL, and other senior officers of BEL.

The MoU will enable BEL and ELT to jointly develop new generation EW Surveillance Systems to meet the Global requirements.

BEL has expertise in the design, development, engineering and manufacture of Electronic Warfare & Avionics, Radar & Weapon Systems, NCS and Communications systems, Naval Systems, Electro-optics products, Tank Electronics & Gun Systems, Satcom Systems, Homeland Security & Smart City solutions, Strategic Components and select non-Defence products.

ELETTRONICA is a World Leader in Electronic Warfare with a complete portfolio of state-of-the-art solutions to satisfy the most challenging requirements of modern operational scenarios. The solutions designed and manufactured by ELETTRONICA cover a wide range of applications and missions: ELINT, COMINT (SIGINT), ISR, INFRARED, Self-Protection, Electronic Attack.

Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, Director (Marketing), BEL, Mr Domitilla Benigni, Chief Operating Officer, ELT, and Mr Irmin Menscher, Vice President, Elisra, Israel, pose for a photo with Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, and other senior officers of BEL after the signing of the MoU between BEL and ELT.

Bengaluru, February 22, 2019: At Aero India 2019, Bengaluru, Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) entered into an MoU for strategic co-operation in the field of Defence and aerospace products / systems to jointly capitalise on the emerging opportunities in the domestic market, leveraging the policy initiatives of the Indian Government such as Make in India.

The MoU will also enable BEL and Bharat Forge to make joint efforts to seize the opportunities available in the global markets for export of Defence products / systems produced by the individual companies or jointly developed and produced by the two companies, leveraging on the Export Promotion Policy of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.

BEL has expertise in the design, development, engineering and manufacture of Radar & Weapon Systems, NCS and Communications systems, Electronic Warfare & Avionics, Naval Systems, Electro-optics products, Tank Electronics & Gun Systems, Satcom Systems, Homeland Security & Smart City solutions, Strategic Components and select non-Defence products.

Bharat Forge is the flagship company of the Kalyani Group and a global provider of high performance, innovative, safety & critical components and solutions to various industrial sectors including Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Railways, Power, Construction & Mining, Marine and Oil & Gas. In its Defence profile, Bharat Forge has expertise in design, development, engineering and manufacturing in systems and sub-systems space for Artillery Guns, Armoured Fighting Vehicles, Protected Vehicles, Ammunition, Defence Electronics and Small Arms.

Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, Director (Marketing), BEL, and Mr Rajinder Singh Bhatia, President & CEO (Defence & Aerospace), Bharat Forge, signed the MoU documents in the presence of other senior officers of BEL and Bharat Forge.

Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, Director (Marketing), BEL, and Mr Rajinder Singh Bhatia, President & CEO (Defence & Aerospace), Bharat Forge, pose for a photo with other senior officers of BEL and Bharat Forge at the MoU signing.

Bengaluru, February 19, 2019: Mr Gowtama M V, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), has been conferred with the ‘Business Leader of the Year’ Award at the Aerospace & Defence Awards (2019) organised by International Aerospace media group at Bengaluru today.

Mr Gowtama received the award from Air Chief Marshal (Retd) Arup Raha, former Chief of Air Staff. Vice Admiral (Retd) Ganesh Mahadevan and Mr Trilok Desai, Editor, International Aerospace, were present.

Mr Gowtama M V, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), receiving the International Aerospace ‘Business Leader of the Year’ Award from Air Chief Marshal (Retd) Arup Raha, former Chief of Air Staff, at the Aerospace & Defence Awards (2019) organised by International Aerospace at Bengaluru today. Also seen are Vice Admiral (Retd) Ganesh Mahadevan and Mr Trilok Desai, Editor, International Aerospace.

BENGALURU, February 12, 2019: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is participating in Asia’s premier, biennial air show and aviation exhibition, Aero India 2019, to be held from February 20 to 24, 2019, at the Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru. BEL will be showcasing its wide range of capabilities at its indoor stall at Hall E and outdoor display near Hall E.

BEL will showcase at the exhibition state-of-the-art products and systems spanning every domain of its business – Military Communication, Radar Systems, Missile Systems, Naval Systems, C4I Systems, Electronic Warfare Systems, Avionics, Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems, Tank Electronics, Electro Optics, Gun/Weapon System Upgrades Shelters, Unmanned Systems, Homeland Security, Life Support Systems (Atmospheric Water Generator), Cyber Security and professional electronic components. BEL will also showcase its R&D capabilities by launching/demonstrating some of its new products / technologies.

BEL’s display in the area of Radar will include products/models/panels of Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar, Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile Radar and other state-of-the-art radars for automatic detection of first-round location of artillery weapons (Weapon Locating Radar), border surveillance and detection of low flying targets (BFSR-XR and Aslesha).

BEL’s display in the area of Military Communication will include products for Data and Voice communication between systems, Missile Data Link Unit to provide reliable uplink and downlink data from ground station to missile, High Capacity Radio Relay, Software Defined Radio – Airborne, Data Diode used to create a physically secure one-way communication channel from one network to another, Secured Tactical Computer, Rugged Panel-PC, Data Link Radio Frequency Unit for exchanging information at a much higher data rate and indigenised Ku Band Satcom for wideband Satellite Communications from vehicles in motion over rugged terrain.

Electronic Warfare and avionic products on display will include Head Up Display for Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Identification Friend or Foe for aircraft and helicopters, Drone Interception & Countermeasure System, Satellite–AIT, EW Suite for fighter aircraft, Self-Protection Suite for helicopters, Data Link for onboard communication on aircraft, VSAT Monitoring System, Aerostat: Aerostat Balloon and Ground Control Station, LRUs for UAV, various avionic and flight control systems for LCA and Directed Infrared Counter Measure to intercept and counter threats.

Network Centric solutions on display will include C4I systems for the Army, Navy and Air Force, Compact Sensor Integration System to enable Command Centre to integrate with variety of sensors and weapon systems, Scrambler Unit, Radio Interface Unit, Integrated VoIP System Suite for seamless voice and video connectivity for ground-to-ground and ground-to-air communication, Image Analytic Engine, Integrated Data Centre, Air Traffic Management and mobile application for secure communication.

Also on display will be the complete range of Electro Optics, including EO solutions and Laser Range Finders such as Electro Optics for Coastal Surveillance, Pan & Tilt – Electro Optical Director for long range surveillance applications like coastal surveillance, border surveillance etc, Multipurpose Reflex Weapon Sight, LRF Eye Safe-10 PPM, Hand Held Laser Range Finder and LRF Module.

BEL will showcase its Naval Systems capability through Coastal Situational Awareness Radar, Diver Detection Sonar and Low Frequency Dunking Sonar. Components/Technology modules on display will include ZnS Dome for missiles, TR modules for Radar application, Batteries, Electronic Fuses for Artillery, etc.

Other innovative solutions on display will be Data Radio for Distributed Power Wireless Control System, Real-Time Train Information System, Air Borne Server, Record Replay Operator System, Image Analytic Engine, Linear Variable Differential Transducer, Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System, Smart City solutions, Atmospheric Water Generator(AWG), Mine Field Recording System, Chemical Agent Monitor, etc.

The L70 Upgraded Gun model will also be showcased at the exhibition.

The highlight of BEL’s outdoor display will be the Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System, X Band Active Phase Array Radar, Advance Landing Ground Communication Terminal, Gun Shot Detection System, enclosures made from Composite, Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG), Compact Multipurpose Advance Stabilised System for day and night surveillance, reconnaissance and target tracking application.

The entire set of state-of-art equipment on offer will be a force multiplier for any Defence force and will make their “Observe Orient Decide Act” (OODA) cycle seamless and efficient.

The opening ceremony of Aero India 2019 will be on February 20, 2019. Business related visits are scheduled on the first three days. The last two days will be open for the public.

BEL Software Defined - Radio Manpack

Weapon Locating Radar from BEL

BFSR-XR Radar

In the nine month period upto December 2018, Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) achieved a Net Turnover of Rs.8,016.62 Crore, registering a growth of about 20% over the Net Turnover of Rs.6,578.59 Crore recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Profit After Tax (PAT) up to 3rd Quarter of FY 2018-19 stood at Rs.1,258.67 Crore against the Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs.840.55 Crore recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

An Interim Dividend of 30% has been declared by the Board of Directors for the year 2018-19.

During the 3rd Quarter of FY 2018-19, the Company has achieved a Net Turnover of Rs.2,656.38 Crore, registering a growth of about 8% over the Net Turnover of Rs.2,452.31 Crore recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

The Profit After Tax (PAT) during the 3rd quarter of FY 2018-19 stood at Rs.507.63 Crore, against the Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs.302.84 Crore recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

The order book position of the company as on 1st January, 2019, was Rs.48,402 Crore.

Bengaluru, December 21, 2018: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has won the Institution of Engineers (India) ‘Industry Excellence Award 2018’ in the Manufacturing & Processing Industry category. Mr M M Joshi, Executive Director (National Marketing), received the award on behalf of BEL from Mr R Madhavan, CMD, HAL, at the Indian Engineering Congress conference organised by IEI at Udaipur.

Mr M M Joshi, Executive Director (National Marketing), receiving the IEI ‘Industry Excellence Award 2018’ on behalf of BEL from Mr R Madhavan, CMD, HAL, at the Indian Engineering Congress conference organised by IEI at Udaipur.

Bengaluru, November 28, 2018: Mr Vinay Kumar Katyal has assumed charge as Director of the Bangalore Complex of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) with effect from November 27, 2018. He was GM (Military Communication)/BEL-Bangalore before his elevation.

Mr Vinay Kumar Katyal joined BEL at its Panchkula Unit in June 1985 as Deputy Engineer after completing his B.Tech (Electronics & Communication) from IIT-BHU, Varanasi. He was involved in the project execution of the new Unit of BEL being raised at Panchkula, Haryana.

During his stint at Panchkula Unit, he established automated production facilities for STARS-V Tx/Rx for Army. He worked as Project Manager for the development of CNR-AFV, the first-of-its-kind Frequency Hopping Tank Radio made in India. He also facilitated the development of the radio set Bharati, MSK Demodulator, encryption products SMILE & SEED and Cell Phone Jammers.

Mr Vinay Kumar Katyal moved to the Military Communication (Milcom) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) at BEL’s Bangalore Unit in the year 2010 on promotion as Additional General Manager. As AGM (Production & D&E/Network Centric Systems/Milcom)/BG, he facilitated development activities of Network Centric projects such as Command Information & Decision Support System (CIDSS), Battlefield Management System (BMS) and Future Infantry Soldier As a System (F-INSAS).

Mr Katyal, who has worked in BEL in various capacities in the areas of Production, Development & Engineering, Marketing and Quality, took over as General Manager of the Product Development & Innovation Center (PD&IC) in December 2014, with the responsibility of establishing this new institution envisaged to serve as a Central Product R&D Centre of BEL in Bengaluru.

He later steered the Military Communication SBU of BEL as GM (Milcom) before being appointed as Director (Bangalore Complex). Vinay Kumar Katyal is a recipient of BEL’s ‘Key Contribution to R&D’ Award and many other project-related R&D awards.

BANGALORE, November 24, 2018: The Bangalore Complex of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has won the twin honour of CII EXIM Bank Business Excellence Award (2018) and the Jury’s Commendation for Role Model Organisation.

The Award is the highest level of recognition in the CII-EXIM Bank Award for Business Excellence, established by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Export Import Bank of India in 1994 with the aim of enhancing the competitiveness of India Inc. Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, BEL, along with senior officers Mr Girish Kumar, Officer on Special Duty, Mrs Rani Vergis, ED (Finance)/BEL-Bangalore, Mr Mohanraj S, GM (Quality)/BEL-Corporate Office, and Mr Ramakumar, AGM (Standards)/BEL-Bangalore, received the prestigious Award for BEL at the Quality Summit organised by CII in Bengaluru on November 23, 2018.

The CII recognises organisations at three levels: Gold Plus (First Level), Platinum (Second Level) and Award (Highest Level). One of the Award winning organisations is declared as Role Model Organisation based on the highest levels of excellence demonstrated by it in certain key parameters. BEL’s Bangalore Complex is the first PSU to be recognised as Role Model Organisation by the CII in the 26-year-long history of the CII EXIM Bank Business Excellence Awards. In addition to Bangalore Complex, three other Units of BEL — Ghaziabad, Chennai and Machilipatnam — have received the Platinum level recognition for Business Excellence from CII. These four Units which have won the Award and recognitions, account for around 80 per cent of the Company’s business and people.

Some of the salient achievements of BEL-Bangalore considered by the Jury in selecting BEL-Bangalore for the Award and Role Model recognition, as highlighted in the award citation, were: the Unit’s Customer First approach to business, Delivering Value to its stakeholders, Never-say-Never Attitude in pro-actively investing in technology and infrastructure, building key partnerships and developing competencies in the work force. A prudent mix of robust strategies and implementation of good management practices has enabled the Bangalore Unit to attain an enviable position in the market, build financial resilience and maintain commendable levels of performance in several critical areas, the citation pointed out.

In his acceptance speech, Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, said he was happy that four Units of BEL had received this prestigious Award and recognitions for excellence. He thanked the customers of BEL for reposing their trust in the Company and extending unstinted support in all its endeavors. He also thanked BEL’s founding fathers who had put in place a set of robust standards, systems and procedures which had helped the Company to sustain its performance over the years.

“While it is a great honour to receive this recognition, it also brings in the added responsibility of living up to the expectation of our stake holders. I am sure this award will infuse enthusiasm into our employees and increase their resolve to continue on the path of excellence,” Mr Gowtama added.

Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, BEL, along with senior officers Mr Girish Kumar, Officer on Special Duty, Mrs Rani Vergis, ED (Finance)/BEL-Bangalore, Mr Mohanraj S, GM (Quality)/BEL-Corporate Office, and Mr Ramakumar, AGM (Standards)/BEL-Bangalore, receiving the CII EXIM Bank Business Excellence Award (2018) and the Jury’s Commendation for Role Model Organisation for BEL from Mr Anil Swarup, IAS, CEO, State Development Council, Jharkhand, at the Quality Summit organised by CII in Bengaluru on November 23, 2018. Also seen are Mr Vipin Sahni (extreme left), Executive Director, Institute of Quality, CII, and Mr David Rasquinha (extreme right), Managing Director, EXIM Bank of India.

New Delhi, November 15, 2018: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has paid a total dividend of 200% to the Government of India for FY 2017-18.

Mr M V Gowtama, Chairman & Managing Director, BEL, presented the 40% Final Dividend cheque for Rs. 64,41,62,053.20/- (Rupees Sixty-four crores Forty-one lakhs Sixty-two thousand Fifty-three and paise Twenty only), for the year 2017-18, payable on the shares held by the President of India and Government nominee, to the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman, at New Delhi today, November 15, 2018. The Interim Dividend of 160% (on face value of Re. 1 per equity share) was paid to the Government of India in February 2018.

Mr M V Gowtama, CMD, BEL, presenting the 40% Final Dividend cheque for Rs. 64,41,62,053.20/- (Rupees Sixty-four crores Forty-one lakhs Sixty-two thousand Fifty-three and paise Twenty only) for the year 2017-18, payable on the shares held by the President of India and Government nominee, to the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman, at New Delhi today, November 15, 2018. Also seen in the picture are (Left-Right) Mr M M Joshi, Executive Director (National Marketing), BEL, Mr Koshy Alexander, Director (Finance), BEL, Dr Amit Sahai, Joint Secretary (P&C) & Part-Time Government Director on the BEL Board, and Mr Barun Mitra, Additional Secretary (Defence Production). BEL has paid a total dividend of 200% to the Government of India for FY 2017-18.

Bangalore, October 13, 2018: The employees of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) have contributed an amount of Rs. 1.72 crores to the Kerala Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for relief work in flood-hit areas of Kerala.

Mr R N Bagdalkar, Director (HR), BEL, and Mr Koshy Alexander, Director (Finance), BEL, handed over the cheque for Rs. 1,72,00,000/- (Rupees One Crore Seventy Two Lakhs) to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala, Mr Pinarayi Vijayan, at Thiruvananthapuram on Monday, October 12, 2018.

Mr R N Bagdalkar, Director (HR), BEL, and Mr Koshy Alexander, Director (Finance), BEL, handing over the cheque for Rs. 1.72 crores, as contribution by BEL employees towards the Kerala Chief Minister’s Flood Relief Fund, to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala, Mr Pinarayi Vijayan, at Thiruvananthapuram on Monday, October 12, 2018. Mr Chinnaraja Rai K, Additional General Manager (HR)/BEL-Corporate Office, is also present.

Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has during the second quarter of FY 2018-19, achieved a robust growth in turnover and consequently recorded a healthy growth in profit as compared to the 1st Quarter of current year and corresponding quarter of the previous year.

The Company has achieved a Turnover of Rs. 3282.40 Cr, during the 2nd quarter of FY 2018-19, registering a growth of about 35 %, over the Turnover of Rs. 2431.73 Cr recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Profit After Tax (PAT) during the 2nd quarter of FY 2018-19 stood at Rs. 571.31 Cr, registering a growth of about 39 % over the Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 412.39 Cr recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Performance for Six months’ period

The Company has achieved a Turnover of Rs. 5360.24 Cr, up to First Half of the FY 2018-19, registering a growth of about 27 % over the Turnover of Rs. 4204.56 Cr recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Profit After Tax (PAT) for the First half of FY 2018-19 stood at Rs. 751.04 Cr, registering a growth of about 40% over the Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 537.71 Cr recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

The company received new orders worth Rs 14338 Cr during the first half of the current year and the order book position of the company as on 1st October, 2018 stood at Rs. 48995 Cr.

Bangalore, October 9, 2018: The employees of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) have contributed an amount of Rs. 50 lakhs to the Karnataka Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for relief work in flood-hit areas of Karnataka.

Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, BEL, and Mr R N Bagdalkar, Director (HR), BEL, handed over the cheque for Rs. 50 lakhs to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Mr H D Kumaraswamy, today at Bengaluru. Dr G Parameshwara, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, and senior officers of BEL were present on the occasion.

Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, BEL, and Mr R N Bagdalkar, Director (HR), BEL, handing over the cheque for Rs. 50 lakhs, as contribution by BEL employees towards the Karnataka Chief Minister’s Flood Relief Fund, today at Bengaluru. The Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, Dr G Parameshwara, and senior officers of BEL are also seen.

Mr Gowtama M V, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), has been conferred with the ‘Hall of Fame Award’ by Manufacturing Today. In addition, BEL’s PD&IC group won the ‘Excellence in Innovation Award’ for their innovative design and development of Laser Warning Sensor.

Cdr (Retd) Sanjiv Bhende, AGM (Regional Office-Mumbai), received the awards on behalf of Mr Gowtama M V and BEL at the awards ceremony held at Mumbai on September 21, 2018.

Cdr (Retd) Sanjiv Bhende, AGM (Regional Office-Mumbai), receiving the Manufacturing Today ‘Hall of Fame’ Award for Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, BEL, at the awards ceremony held at Mumbai on September 21, 2018.

Cdr (Retd) Sanjiv Bhende, AGM (Regional Office-Mumbai), receiving the Manufacturing Today ‘Excellence in Innovation Award’ for BEL’s PD&IC group.

Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has been conferred with the ELCINA-EFY Award for its outstanding achievement in Export (Large Scale) for the year 2017-18.

Mr Srinivas Rao H P, Sr DGM (International Marketing), BEL, and Mr Ashok Naik, Sr DGM (International Marketing), BEL, received the ‘Certificate of Merit’ on behalf of BEL from Mr Ajay Prakash Sawhaney, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & IT, at the awards ceremony held at New Delhi on September 14, 2018.

BEL is fast expanding its global presence, putting its best foot forward to give a thrust to exports. Exports play a key role in BEL's strategic perspective. BEL has been exporting products such as Communication Systems, Coastal Surveillance System, Radars, Electronic Warfare Systems, Electro Optic Systems and Electro Optic Fire Control Systems, Radar Finger Printing System, Naval Systems, Radar Warning Receivers, Electronic Voting Machines and various other equipment to USA, UK, Russia, Italy, Brazil, Germany, France, Israel, Indonesia, Honduras, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Myanmar, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and many other friendly countries. BEL, which already has Regional Offices in Singapore and USA and a Representative Office in Vietnam, is now opening more foreign offices to market its products globally.

Mr Srinivas Rao H P, Sr DGM (International Marketing), BEL, and Mr Ashok Naik, Sr DGM (International Marketing), BEL, receiving the ELCINA-EFY Award (2017-18) for BEL from Mr Ajay Prakash Sawhaney, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & IT, at the awards ceremony held at New Delhi on September 14, 2018.

A Rs. 9,200 crore order for supply of seven Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) systems has pushed the order book of BEL beyond Rs. 50,000 crore for the first time in history of BEL as on September 5, 2018.

The Company is confident that this is just a beginning and is looking at maintaining a healthy order inflow with business segments such as Radars & Weapon Systems, Electronic Warfare Systems, Fire Control Systems, Communication Systems and C4I Systems driving its growth in the coming days.

Highest ever single value order

BEL has entered into contracts worth about Rs. 9,200 crore with Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) to supply LRSAM systems to be fitted onboard seven ships to be built by these two shipbuilders. This is the highest-ever single value order bagged by BEL. Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, Director (Mktg), signed the contracts on behalf of BEL with MDL and GRSE.

As the lead integrator of Akash Missile system, BEL has already proven its prowess in the realm of Turnkey Missile Systems. The Company is now geared up for futuristic programmes such as the Quick Response Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) for the Army, Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) for the Indian Air Force and Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LRSAM) for the Indian Navy. BEL is the lead integrator of LRSAM systems for the Navy’s P-17A stealth frigates.

BEL will continue its indigenisation efforts in line with the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Strategies and action plans are in place to face competition, maintain its technological edge and retain its leadership position in strategic electronics.

Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, Director (Mktg), Mr D R Kulkarni, ED (PSC), MDL, Mumbai, and Mr Venkatesh Murthy, GM (Material), GRSE, Kolkata, pose for a photo along with other officers after signing contracts on behalf of BEL, MDL and GRSE, for supply of LRSAM systems to be fitted onboard seven ships to be built by MDL and GRSE.

Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has achieved a major milestone in the realm of information security with its Information Systems (Corporate) Division bagging the ISO-27001 ISMS certification. The certification has been awarded by Bureau Veritas, an international certification agency, in recognition of the stringent Information Security Management System (ISMS) integrated by BEL into all its business processes.

Mr Gowtama M V, Chairman and Managing Director, BEL, received the accreditation certificates from Mr V Sankarasubramanian, Area Manager, Bureau Veritas, at a function held at BEL Corporate Office in Bengaluru on September 11, 2018.

ISMS is a framework of policies and procedures, which includes all legal, physical and technical controls, involved in an organisation’s information risk management processes. It is a systematic approach including people, processes and IT systems to ensure that sensitive company information remains secure.

ISO-27001 is the best-known standard in a family of more than a dozen standards providing requirements for ISMS. The ISO certification is testimony to the fact that information security is one of the cornerstones to BEL’s business activities.

Mr Gowtama M V, Chairman and Managing Director, BEL, receiving the ISO-27001 ISMS certification for BEL’s Information Systems (Corporate) Division from Mr V Sankarasubramanian, Area Manager, Bureau Veritas, at a function held at BEL Corporate Office in Bengaluru on September 11, 2018.

BEL CMD honoured for outstanding contribution to public sector

Bangalore, August 30, 2018: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has been conferred with four PSE Excellence Awards (2017), instituted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC): ‘Company of The Year’ award and 3 more awards in the Maharatna & Navratna category for ‘Human Resource Management Excellence’, ‘R&D, Technology Development & Innovation’, and ‘Operational Performance Excellence’.

The awards were received on behalf of BEL by Mr M M Joshi, Executive Director (National Marketing), BEL, from Dr Ajay Dua, former Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, at the awards ceremony held on August 29, 2018, at New Delhi.

The award citation for the 'Company of the Year' award describes BEL as ‘not only a successful business story, but also an organisation which cares for its people and the society’. On the Human Resource Management front, BEL has formulated its HR policies with care to ensure retention of competent human resources and develop high commitment and a sense of belongingness to the Company. Research & Development has been one of BEL’s core strengths. The Company’s investments in R&D — Rs.988 crores, has paid off as 89% of BEL’s turnover in 2017-18 accrued from indigenous technology. The motto of BEL is Quality, Technology, Innovation and the Company has been maintaining its edge as the country’s leader in Defence electronics due to its technological prowess and the emphasis that it lays on Quality and Innovation.

Mr M M Joshi, Executive Director (National Marketing), BEL, receiving the Indian Chamber of Commerce PSE Excellence Awards for BEL from Dr Ajay Dua, former Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, at the awards ceremony held on August 29, 2018, at New Delhi.

Bangalore, August 14, 2018: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed a Technical Collaboration Agreement (TCA) with CSIR-NAL for the design and engineering, production and commercialisation of Electronic Target System (ETS), a modern training aid meant for enhancing marksmanship of Defence and Paramilitary forces during live firing exercises on the field.

The agreement, which heralds a new beginning in the ties between BEL and CSIR labs for developing products targeting niche market segments, was signed by Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, Director (Marketing), BEL, and Mr Jitendra J Jhadav, Director (CSIR-NAL), in the presence of Mr Gowtama M V, Chairman & Managing Director, BEL, and other senior officers of BEL and CSIR-NAL, at BEL-Corporate Office in Bengaluru on August 14, 2018.

Designed by CSIR-NAL, ETS is a technically superior and cost-effective solution for Police, Paramilitary and Defence personnel looking at acquiring sharp shooting skills in small fire arms as well as honing their proficiency in tactical field firing. With this technology, BEL is targeting a market of about 1500 lanes.

Presently, after firing a shot, a shooter is unable to instantly gauge if he has hit or missed the target and by what margin and needs to move near the target to examine the results. ETS helps in instantly providing the hit location through a display, positioned beside him.

CSIR-NAL has developed two technologies for Electronic Target System — Detection and Hit Visualisation using Acoustic N-wave Identification (DHVANI) and Acoustic Based Hit Identification and Analysis System (ABHIAS) — using which the shooter can instantly see, after each shot, the result on an electronic display placed nearby. This enables the shooter to constantly self-monitor his progress and take remedial steps to improve his accuracy.

About CSIR-NAL
National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), a constituent of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, established in the year 1959 is the only government aerospace R&D laboratory in the country’s civilian sector. CSIR-NAL is a high-technology oriented institution focusing on advanced disciplines in aerospace. The mandate of CSIR-NAL is to develop aerospace technologies with strong science content, design and build small and medium-size civil aircraft and support all national aerospace programmes.

About BEL
BEL, India’s leading Defence electronics Company, is engaged in the design, manufacture and supply of state-of-the-art Radars like Weapon Locating Radar and Battle Field Surveillance Radar, Communication Systems, C4I systems, Naval Systems, Electronic Warfare Systems, Missile Systems, Night Vision Devices and other Electro Optic Systems, Tank Electronics and Gun/Weapon System Upgrades, Coastal Surveillance System, Simulators etc, for the armed forces.

(Left-Right) Mr Jitendra J Jhadav, Director (CSIR-NAL), Mr Gowtama M V, Chairman & Managing Director, BEL, and Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, Director (Marketing), BEL, display the Technical Collaboration Agreement (TCA) signed between BEL and CSIR-NAL for the design and engineering, production and commercialisation of Electronic Target System (ETS), a modern training aid meant for enhancing marksmanship of Defence and Paramilitary forces during live firing exercises on the field, at BEL Corporate Office in Bengaluru on August 14, 2018.

BANGALORE, July 31, 2018: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has achieved a Net Turnover of Rs.2077.84 Cr, during the 1st quarter of FY 2018-19, registering a growth of about 23%, over the Net Turnover of Rs. 1694.55 Cr recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Profit Before Tax (PBT) during the 1st quarter of FY 2018-19 stood at Rs. 250.21 Cr, registering a growth of about 40% over the Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 179.27 Cr recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Profit After Tax (PAT) during the 1st quarter of FY 2018-19 stood at Rs. 179.73 Cr, registering a growth of about 43% over the Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 125.32 Cr recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

The order book position of the company as on 1^st July, 2018, stood at Rs. 41645 Cr.

Bangalore, July 16, 2018: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saab, Sweden, recently for jointly marketing the L-Band 3D Air Surveillance Radar, RAWL-03, co-developed by BEL and Saab.

BEL has joined hands with Saab, Sweden and USA, to market the Long Range Air Surveillance Radar, a cost-effective L Band three dimensional (3D) radar, for early detection and tracking of air and surface targets, thereby enabling engagement of fire control systems to neutralise the same. RAWL-03 will be offered in both ship-borne and land-based configurations. The system is based on the state-of-the-art GaN TR Module technology and incorporates the latest Signal Processing techniques.

Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions in military defence and civil security. Saab has operations and employees in all continents around the world. Through innovative, collaborative and pragmatic thinking, Saab develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs.

BEL, India’s leading Defence electronics Company, is engaged in the design, manufacture and supply of state-of-the-art Radars like Weapon Locating Radar and Battle Field Surveillance Radar, Communication Systems, C4I systems, Naval Systems, Electronic Warfare Systems, Missile Systems, Night Vision Devices and other Electro Optic Systems, Tank Electronics and Gun/Weapon System Upgrades, Coastal Surveillance System, etc, for the armed forces.

(Left-Right) Urban Lennheimer, Vice President and Head of Business Unit (Surface Radar Solutions), Saab; Kiran V, General Manager (International Marketing), BEL; and David Kovarik, Vice President (Sales and Product Management), Saab; signing the MoU on behalf of Saab and BEL for jointly marketing the L-Band 3D Air Surveillance Radar, RAWL-03.

(Left-Right) The Saab team poses for a photo with (standing fourth from left) Kiran V, General Manager (International Marketing), BEL, after signing of the MoU between Saab and BEL for jointly marketing the L-Band 3D Air Surveillance Radar, RAWL-03. They are Asa Axelsson, Urban Lennheimer, Vice President and Head of Business Unit (Surface Radar Solutions), Ted Ackerstierna, Lars Tossman, David Kovarik, Vice President (Sales and Product Management), Daniel Forsberg, Anna Lindbom, Johan Wretman, Manod Jinnuri, Jose Mera and Santhosh Kumar.

Hanoi, Vietnam, June 13, 2018:The Hon’ble Defence Minister, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, today inaugurated the first Representative Office of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Vietnam.

Smt Nirmala Sitharaman handed over the symbolic key of the Representative Office of BEL at Vietnam (VIRO) to Mr Gowtama M V, Chairman & Managing Director, BEL, during the Vietnam-India Defence Industry Business Meeting held at Hotel Melia, Hanoi, today, in the presence of His Excellency Mr P Harish, Ambassador of India to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Dr Ajay Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production), and other senior officials of India and Vietnam Defence forces. VIRO is located in close proximity to the Embassy of India, Vietnam, on the 10th Floor of TNR Tower, Hanoi.

BEL, India’s leading Defence electronics company, is fast expanding its global presence, putting its best foot forward to give a thrust to exports worldwide, especially South East Asian countries such as the Republic of Union of Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines. Spotting a niche market in Vietnam, BEL has now set up its first Representative Office at Vietnam for addressing export business opportunities and to provide unstinted product support and services to users in the region. The Representative Office will aim to promote BEL’s exports in areas such as Weapon Systems, Radar Systems, Naval Systems, Military Communication Systems, Electronic Warfare Systems, Combat Management System and Coastal Surveillance System.

Photo caption: The Hon’ble Defence Minister, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, inaugurating the first Representative Office of BEL in Vietnam by handing over the symbolic key to Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, BEL, during the Vietnam-India Defence Industry Business Meeting held at Hotel Melia, Hanoi, today. His Excellency Mr P Harish, Ambassador of India to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Dr Ajay Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production), and other senior officials are seen.

Bengaluru, June 21, 2018:More than 1,800 employees, trainees and volunteers of BEL joined in front of the Bangalore complex to celebrate the spirit of International Yoga Day 2018 at the crack of dawn today.

Donning special blue T-shirts which were distributed on the occasion, employees and senior officers enthusiastically participated in the mega event performing various Yogasanas and doing Pranayama along with the Chairman & Managing Director Mr Gowtama M V, Mr Nataraj Krishnappa, Director (Other Units) and Mr Koshy Alexander, Director (Finance). The participants were guided by qualified Yoga practitioners of the Company.

Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, in his inaugural speech emphasised the importance of practicing Yoga in daily life, pointing out that a “healthy employee contributes to the prosperity of the Company as well as and the nation”. The programme was organised as per the directives of the Ayush Manthralaya, Government of India, under the supervision of Mr Shivakumaran K M, GM (HR)/BEL-Bangalore.

The Corporate Office of BEL at Bengaluru celebrated the day with a 2-hour Yoga session conducted by the Art of Living Foundation.

Employees and senior officers of BEL’s Bangalore Complex perform Yogasanas to celebrate International Yoga Day today.

International Yoga Day celebrations at BEL’s Corporate Office.

Yoga Day at BEL Bangalore Complex.

Yoga Day celebrations at BEL Corporate Office.

CHENNAI, June 8, 2018: The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, today (June 8, 2018) inaugurated a 16 MW grid-connected Solar Power Plant set up by Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) at Heavy Vehicle Factory (HVF), Avadi. Mr M V Gowtama, Chairman & Managing Director, BEL, was also present on the occasion. This is one among many green initiatives undertaken by BEL.

BEL is establishing energy security for the Ordnance Factory Estates under the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme by setting up utility scale grid-connected Solar Power Plants. As part of this, a 16 MW (AC) Power Plant, developed in around 80 acres of land, has been set up at an approximate cost of Rs.105 Cr for the annual captive consumption of HVF & Engine Factory (EFA), Avadi, around 25 km from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The plant will inject power at 110 kV to TANTRANSCO’s 110 kV Sub-Station located around 2.5 km away and is expected to result in annual savings of Rs. 45.41 million for both, HVF and EFA.

This project undertaken by BEL is generating employment for professional, skilled and unskilled labour. In addition, various kinds of maintenance work will also generate employment opportunities for the local population on a regular basis.

The solar power plant will lead to reduction of SO2, NO2 and particulate matter (pm) emissions resulting in improvement in air quality and human health. The Carbon Dioxide avoided due to this Solar Power Plant would be around 26,384 tons/annum.

The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, speaking at the inauguration of the 16 MW grid-connected Solar Power Plant set up by BEL at Heavy Vehicle Factory (HVF), Avadi, today. Mr M V Gowtama, Chairman & Managing Director, BEL; Mr P K Shrivastava, Member (AVHQ), OFB; and Mr Satish Gupta, CFO, Tata Solar Power, are also present.

Mr M V Gowtama, Chairman & Managing Director, BEL, speaking at the inauguration of the 16 MW grid-connected Solar Power Plant set up by BEL at Heavy Vehicle Factory (HVF), Avadi, today, in the presence of the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman; Mr P K Shrivastava, Member (AVHQ), OFB; and Mr Satish Gupta, CFO, Tata Solar Power.

The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, and Mr M V Gowtama, Chairman & Managing Director, BEL, cutting ribbon at the inauguration of the 16 MW grid-connected Solar Power Plant set up by BEL at Heavy Vehicle Factory (HVF), Avadi, today.

The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, with Mr M V Gowtama, Chairman & Managing Director, BEL, after planting a sapling on the occasion of the inauguration of the 16 MW grid-connected Solar Power Plant set up by BEL at Heavy Vehicle Factory (HVF), Avadi, today.

Bengaluru, August 26, 2017: The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Arun Jaitley, inaugurated today an Academy for Excellence and two state-of-the-art testing facilities — EMC Test facility and Near Field Antenna Test Range at the Bengaluru Unit of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). Mr Ashok Kumar Gupta, Secretary (Defence Production), Mr Gowtama M V, Chairman & Managing Director, BEL, and other senior officers of BEL were present.

The BEL Academy for Excellence with sprawling complex spread over six acres is built at a cost of Rs.47Crs. This Academy of Excellence is envisaged to address the training needs of not only BEL employees, but also its customers and vendors/partners, especially MSMEs/SMEs. This institution, which will be affiliated to national/international universities, will also cater to the skill development initiatives of the Central Government. The training programmes have been structured around three core areas: Quality, Technology, and Leadership, with various programs designed with the help of experts from major institutes like IITs, IIMs, IISC, IETE, ISI, ASQ etc.

The NABL accredited EMC test facility is set up at BEL-Bengaluru at a cost of Rs.60Crs. This EMC facility is the first of its kind in India having Anechoic Chamber of size 11m x 21m x 30m and can conduct testing of Systems/Platforms weighing up to 70 Tonnes. It can be used to conduct system level Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) tests for strategic Defence systems like Battle Tanks, Communication vehicles, Radar systems and Airborne systems including Nuclear Electro Magnetic Pulse (NEMP) and High Altitude Electro Magnetic Pulse (HEMP) testing. It can be used to carry out system level EMC testing for many projects of national importance like AKASH, IACCS, LRSAM, Weapon Locating Radar and Battlefield Management System. The facility will also be open for use to other Indian Defence companies, including MSMEs.

Near Field Antenna Test Range (NFTR) is a critical infrastructure for calibration and testing of Radars and communication antennas. The NFTR facility at Bengaluru is the third such in BEL and the only one in the Defence industry in India. This facility, set up at a cost of Rs.30Crs will help to calibrate and test next generation Radars with AESA (Active Electronically Steerable Array) based Antenna arrays as well as Antennas for major projects such as QRSAM, MRSAM and LRSAM.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS:

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2017-18:

• Registered a turnover growth of 14% over previous year
• Export turnover of 26 Million USD
• Supply commenced for Ground Based Mobile ELINT System and Battlefield Surveillance System
• Inauguration of BEL developed Online Inventory Management System for Indian Navy
• Excellent “MoU” Rating for 2016-17
• Turnover from indigenous technology is 89%
• Sales from Defence business is 85%

MAJOR ORDERS EXECUTED:
Some of the significant orders executed during the year include supply of the following products / systems:

• Integrated Air Command & Control System
• Fire Control System
• L70 Gun Upgrade
• Akash Weapon System
• Weapon Locating Radar
• Electronic Fuze
• Electronic Voting Machine
• Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail
• Schilka Upgrade
• 3D Tactical Control Radar
• Hand Held Thermal Imager with Laser Range Finder
• Battle Field Surveillance System
• Advanced Composite Communication System
• Submarine Sonar Suite (USHUS 2)
• Ship Based EW System (Varuna)
• Ground Based Elint

NEW PRODUCTS :
Some of the new products / systems introduced during the year are:

• Ground Based Mobile Elint System
• Lynx U2 for SNF and P15
• Radio on the Move for QRSAM
• Advanced Composite Communication System for P15B
• Ship Data Network for P16A
• Multi Purpose Reflex Weapon Sight
• Universal Lab Test Rig for Radar Warning Receiver
• Mine Field Recording System
• Electronic Voting Machine Mk II
• Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Mk II

MAJOR ORDERS RECEIVED :
During the year 2017-18, the Company received many orders. Significant among these orders include:

• Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail
• Commander Thermal Imager Sights for T72
• Commander Thermal Imager Sights for BMP
• Low Intensity Conflict EW System
• Hull Mounted Sonar for P71
• Electronic Voting Machine
• Surveillance Radar Element
• Strategic Communication System
• Integrated Mobile System
• Compact Multi-Purpose Advanced Stabilized System (CoMPASS)

EXPORT PERFORMANCE :

• Achieved Export sales of US $ 26 Million
• Major products include Coastal Surveillance System, CoMPASS, Advanced Composite Communication System, Electro Mechanical parts etc.
• Participated in 3 International Exhibitions to showcase products & capabilities
• Export order book of US $ 92 Million as on April 1, 2018; includes Offset order book of US $ 35 Million
• Raksha Mantri award for Best Performance in Exports for the year 2015-16

R&D INITIATIVES :

• Successful test firing of indigenous RF Seekers (developed along with DRDO) for Akash 1S Missile System
• Successful test flight of Rustom II drone (Medium Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle – MALE UAV) developed along with DRDO
• BEL has signed LATOTs with DRDO and many in pipeline
• Future thrust areas are: Cognitive & Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing & Data Analytics, Image Analytics, etc

MANUFACTURING INITIATIVES :

• Advanced EMC Testing Facilities of size 11m x 21m x 30m which can conduct testing of Systems / Platforms weighing up to 70 Tonnes.
• Near Field Antenna Test Range (NFTR) facility at for calibration and testing of Radars and communication antennas
• Established High level Shock Testing Facility capable of imparting mechanical shocks up to 120g level for equipment weighing up to 800 kg
• Secured Manufacturing Test facility established for production of EVMs and VVPATs
• State-of-the-art Electronic Artillery Fuze manufacturing

BUSINESS INITIATIVES :

• Acquiring land at High tech Defence & Aerospace Park at Devanahalli for pursuing business in areas like Satellite Integration, Space Electronics, Unmanned Systems, etc
• Engagement with potential Strategic Partners (identified by MoD) in the areas of aircrafts, tanks and submarines
• Dedicated Business vertical to address Cyber Security, Unmanned Systems and Composites
• Thrust on exports, offset and contract manufacturing
• Expanding Global presence with new overseas offices
• Progress on diversification initiatives of BEL in the areas of Homeland Security & Smart City Business, Ammunition Fuzes and RF Seekers have been satisfactory. BEL is having revenue inflow in these areas

QUALITY INITIATIVES :

• All Units / SBUs certified for ISO 9001 QMS & ISO 14001-2004 EMS standards
• Seven Units / SBUs certified for AS 9100 Aerospace standard & 4 Units / SBUs under process for AS 9100 Certification
• Central Software Development Group at Bangalore Complex is CMMi level 5 certified and Central Research Laboratory at Ghaziabad is CMMi level 3 certified
• 23 Engineers participated in ‘Robust Engineering Quality’ Program conducted by Shin Taguchi from Japan
• Total 226 engineers certified as CRE (Certified Reliability Engineers) and 176 engineers as CQE (Certified Quality Engineers) 20 engineers as CSQE (Certified Software Quality Engineers) and 61 Executives as CMQOE (Certified Manager of Quality for Organizational Excellence) by American Society of Quality (ASQ)
• 454 PMPs (Project Management Professionals) are certified by Project Management Institute till date

MAKE IN INDIA INITIATIVES :

• 89% of Sales Revenue from Indigenous technology
• BEL is focusing more on core areas and R&D, all non-core areas are being outsourced to Indian Industries including MSMEs
• Outsourcing and Vendor Development Policy has been released
• “Make in India” Display Cells established in all Units of BEL
• Nodal officers for Outsourcing & Vendor development nominated
• Complied with Public Procurement Policy
• BEL’s Test facilities are being provided to Private vendors

HR INITIATIVES :

• Inauguration of Nalanda : BEL Academy of Excellence (BAE)
• Release of 3 year Training Plan of BAE in technology, leadership and quality domains
• Company-wide per capita training man days was 5.1 during 2017-18
• Commencement of in-house EDP programs
• Record PMP certification during the year (141 certified)
• Programmes on Contract Law and Contract Management, Negotiation Skills

ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES :

• All 9 Units of BEL are ISO 14001 (Environmental Standard) certified
• Well-established Environmental Management System with pollution control measures, Waste Water Treatment, Zero Effluent Discharge, Rainwater Harvesting, Energy Conservation and proper disposal of Hazardous Waste
• With a total capacity of 13.9 MW wind energy plants, 258 Lakh units generated has been wheeled during 2017-18
• Green energy generated during 2017-18 is about 283 Lakh units
• Green Building concept has been introduced in all new buildings, and all future buildings will meet Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) rating compliance
• BEL has taken up sustainable development initiative for retrofitting of conventional lightning to LED lighting system
• In addition energy conservation measures such as efficient VRV AC systems & screw chiller, DALI (Digitally Addressable Lighting Interface) Lighting control system are introduced

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY :

• Contribution to Clean Ganga Fund
• Contribution to Swachh Bharat Kosh
• Foundation stone laid for the installation and commissioning of Sewage Treatment Plant at Doddabommasandra Lake, Bengaluru, Karnataka
• Establishment of new Electronic Mechanic Lab and Fitter Workshop at adopted Government ITI, Gowribidanur, Karnataka
• RO Plant installed at the adopted village, Chowdamma Gutta Thanda, Shadnagar, Mahabub Nagar district, Telangana
• New facilities in three trades - digital photography, desktop publishing and welding - provided to adopted Government ITI, Guindy, Chennai
• Signing of MoU for providing Mobile Cancer Detection Unit to Kidwai Institute of Oncology
• Donation of shoes to tribal youth of Panchkula, Haryana, as part of Tribal Youth Exchange Programme
• New buildings with classrooms and toilet blocks constructed at Cheemasandra, Mallimakanapura and Ronur Government schools (Karnataka)

AWARDS :

• Prime Minister's Shram Award to our employees
• RM Award for Excellence in Performance, Export, Import substitution & Design effort
• Outstanding PSU of the Year 2017 Award from All India Management Association (AIMA)
• ‘Responsible Organisation Excellence Awards’ 2016-17 (PSU category) from ASSOCHAM.
• Vigilance Excellence Award – 2017 for Excellent Contribution in the category of “Best Institutional Practice to Fight Corruption”
• Scope Award-2017 for Excellence and Outstanding Contribution in the category of Digitalization.
• Dun & Bradstreet Corporate Award 2017 in Manufacturing Category.

OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE :

• BEL to continue indigenisation efforts in line with ‘Make in India’ initiative
• Radars, Missile Systems, Communication & Network Centric Systems, Tank Electronics, Gun Upgrades, Electro-Optic Systems and Electronic Warfare & Avionics Systems to drive BEL’s growth
• Establishment of state of art new factories at Machilipatnam for Electo Optics and Anantapur for future Missile programs
• Company pursuing business opportunities in Space Electronics, Solar Energy, Homeland Security, Smart Cards and Telecom
• Strategies and action plans in place to face competition, maintain technological edge and retain leadership position in strategic electronics

Bangalore, June 1, 2018: Mr Mahesh V took charge as Director (R&D) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) on June 1, 2018. He was working as Executive Director (Technology Planning) at BEL’s Corporate Office before his elevation.

Mr Mahesh joined BEL-Bangalore in March 1985 after completing his BE (Electronics) from R V College of Engineering, Bangalore. In a span of 33 years, he has gained rich experience working in diverse areas of technology.

His first assignment at BEL was the development of Telemetry Systems, Control Systems for antenna tracking of launch vehicles and Timing Systems for the Indian Space Programme, in association with ISRO.

He had a brief stint at D&E Radar before moving to Electronic Warfare & Avionics. During his 12-year stint at the EW&A Strategic Business Unit of BEL-Bangalore, he was involved in the development of Communication ESM & ECM systems, in association with DLRL/DRDO. He was instrumental in the in-house development of communication interception, monitoring & analysis systems for Government agencies. He also led development teams for diversification into other emerging areas of Electronic Warfare.

During his tenure as Additional General Manager (D&E/TCS/Milcom)/BEL-Bangalore from April 2010 to August 2012, Mr Mahesh facilitated collaborative development of various network elements, both in-house and with selected technology partners.

In September 2012, he was promoted as Chief Scientist of BEL’s Central Research Laboratory in Bangalore. At CRL-Bangalore, he led a team of around 230 scientists working in the diverse areas of Communication, Network Systems, Embedded Systems, Radar Signal Processing, Sensor Signal Processing, RF and Microwave Technologies, Communication & Network Security and Cyber Security Solutions for five years.

He was later elevated as Executive Director (Electronic Warfare & Avionics) at BEL-Bangalore. Mr Mahesh has been a part of many expert review committees of various research labs and academic institutes. He has been featured as one of the ‘100 Managers of Excellence’ in the book, titled “100 Managers in Action”, written by Prof T V Rao.

Bengaluru, May 29, 2018:With reference to the news article titled “Glitches in Voting Machines Hit Bypolls in Many States, BJP and Rivals Knock on EC’s Door” published in today’s edition of the ‘Hindustan Times’ on Page 6, a quote purportedly given by Mr Ashish Kansal, Sr DGM (Corporate Communication), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), has been carried. In this regard, BEL would like to state that the said quote is a misrepresentation of facts given by Mr Ashish Kansal.

BEL would like to further clarify that all the machines that are supplied to the Election Commission are rigorously tested to conform to the design specifications. Before being used in any elections, all machines are thoroughly checked for their functioning during the First Level Check (FLC) carried out in the presence of the representatives of political parties. Only those machines which clear the FLC are used in elections. Machines which fail during the polling process are thoroughly analysed with the help of the Technical Experts Committee for determining the root cause of the failure. Adequate measures are then taken to avoid recurrence of failures.

Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has won the coveted All India Management Association (AIMA) Managing India Award for the ‘Outstanding PSU of the Year’.

Mr M V Gowtama, CMD, BEL, received the award for BEL from Col Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports (I/C) and Information & Broadcasting, at the awards ceremony held at New Delhi on April 18, 2018.

BEL is a multi-product, multi-technology, multi-Unit conglomerate boasting of over 350 products in the areas of Radars, Missile Systems, Military Communications, Naval Systems, Electronic Warfare & Avionics, C4I Systems, Electro Optics, Tank Electronics & Gun/Weapon System Upgrades, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Electronic Components and civilian products.

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Mr M V Gowtama, CMD, BEL, receiving the All India Management Association (AIMA) Managing India Award for the ‘Outstanding PSU of the Year’ for BEL from Col Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports (I/C) and Information & Broadcasting, at the awards ceremony held at New Delhi on April 18, 2018.

Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has won six of the prestigious Raksha Mantri’s Awards for Excellence for the years 2014-15 and 2015-16. Mr M V Gowtama, Chairman & Managing Director, Directors and other senior officers of BEL received the awards from Mr Arun Jaitley, Raksha Mantri, and Mr Subhash Bhamre, Raksha Rajya Mantri, at a ceremony organised in New Delhi on May 30, 2017.

Here are the six awards won by BEL:

• Raksha Mantri’s Group/Individual Award for “Indigenisation” for the year 2014-15 under the category On Order Projects for Doppler Weather Radar (S Band Doppler Weather Radar & C Band Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radar) developed by the Development & Engineering (D&E) Division of the Naval Systems 2 (Radar Systems & Fire Control Systems) Strategic Business Unit (SBU), BEL-Bangalore.
• Raksha Mantri’s Group/Individual Award for “Design Effort” for the year 2014-15 under the category On Order Projects for LYNX U2 Naval Gun Fire Control System developed by the D&E Division of Naval Systems 2 SBU, BEL-Bangalore, for the Indian Navy.
• Raksha Mantri’s Institutional Award for “Best Performance in Export” for the year 2015-16.
• Raksha Mantri’s Best Performing Division/Factory/Shipyard Award for the “Best Performing Division” among DPSUs for Naval Systems 2 SBU, BEL-Bangalore, for the year 2015-16.
• Raksha Mantri’s Group/Individual Award for “Indigenisation” for the year 2015-16 under the category On Order Projects for the Light Weight Portable Laser Target Designator developed by the D&E Division of BEL-Pune.
• Raksha Mantri’s Group/Individual Award for “Design Effort” for the year 2015-16 under the category On Order Projects for the Test Bed for Automated Air Defence Control and Reporting System (ADC&RS) developed by the D&E Division of Network Centric System (NCS) Group/Air Defence Control and Reporting System/NSC SBU of BEL-Ghaziabad, for the field force of the Indian Army.

The Raksha Mantri’s Awards have been instituted to recognise exemplary performance amongst Ordnance Factories and Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs).

Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has received five Governance Now Awards: for Business Diversification, Adoption of Technological Innovations, HR Excellence, Environmental Sustainability and Research and Development.

The awards were received for BEL by Mr M M Joshi, Executive Director (National Marketing), BEL, from Mr Mansukh L Mandaviya, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Chemical & Fertilisers and Mrs Krishna Raj, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare at the 5th Governance Now PSU Awards held on February 27, 2018, at New Delhi. The Governance Now Awards recognises the efforts of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) that have been key to the country’s growth.

Mr M M Joshi, Executive Director (National Marketing), BEL (right extreme), receiving the Governance Now Awards for BEL from Mr Mansukh L Mandaviya, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Chemical & Fertilisers and Mrs Krishna Raj, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare at the 5th Governance Now PSU Awards held on February 27, 2018, at New Delhi. Mr Raju Srivastava, popular stand-up comedian is also seen.

Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) is setting up a 10 MLD (million litres per day) Sewage Treatment Plant to rejuvenate the Doddabommasandra Lake at a cost of Rs. 13.5 crores. BEL has taken up this initiative — a first-of-its-kind — as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility activities, in collaboration with the Karnataka Lake Conservation and Development Authority (KLCDA), BBMP and the Revenue Department.

The foundation stone for the installing and commissioning of the proposed Sewage Treatment Plant was laid today (Saturday, February 17, 2018) by the Chief Guest Mr. D V Sadananda Gowda, Hon’ble Union Minister for Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India. Mr. Krishna Byre Gowda, Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture, Government of Karnataka, presided over the function. Mr Sampath Raj R, Hon’ble Mayor, BBMP, Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, BEL, and Mr Nataraj Krishnappa, Director (Other Units), & Chairman, CSR Apex Committee, BEL, were also present.

The Doddabommasandra Lake contributes to recharge of ground water in the Doddabommasandra watershed region. The lake covers an area of 50.31 hectares (124.35 acres). The Doddabommasandra watershed region replenishes the ground water table of Vidyaranyapura, Govindayyanapalya, Doddabommasandra and Thindlu areas.

Rainfall is the only source of water for this lake, which is presently running dry. Even the water collected during the monsoons is lost due to percolation and evaporation. The lake is fast being depleted of its biodiversity and socio-ecological balance.

BEL proposes to replenish the lake with waste water treated at the proposed plant and create a large water body, rich in biodiversity.

The Sewage Treatment Plant will be designed on the latest ‘Sequential Batch Reactor Technology’ (SBR). This is an advanced version of the well-established ‘Activated Sludge Process’ of the Central Public Health and Environment Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO).

The sewage is fed into the SBR Units for biological treatment involving organic matter degradation, nitrification, de-nitrification and phosphorous removal. The oxygen required for the process is supplied through ‘Fine Bubble Diffused Aeration System’ with auto control of oxygen levels in the basin. The complete operation, including filling of sewage, aeration, sludge recirculation and decanting will be SCADA/PLC-controlled.

The treated water, after meeting Pollution Control Board norms, will pass through the wetland comprising aquatic plants before flowing into the lake.

BEL will construct the sewage treatment plant in the next 18 months and will maintain it for a period of 20 years.

The benefits of such a plant include recharging of ground water, reduction of sewage load on the BWSSB treatment plant, improved ground water table in areas in and around the lake which is home to a population of about 3 lakhs, prevention of pollution due to untreated sewage, favourable conditions for the growth of fauna and flora, improved micro climatic conditions leading to a balanced ecological system, new recreational opportunities for fishing, bird watching and educational visits.

Mr Visvanathan Muralidharan has taken charge as General Manager (Finance) at the Corporate Office of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL).

Mr V Muralidharan is a Management Accountant of the 1987 batch of the Chartered Management Accountants Institute, UK. He joined BEL in July 1989 after a brief stint with Life Insurance Corporation of India. He also possesses additional qualification in Management and Insurance.

Mr V Muralidharan has served BEL in various capacities, both at the Company’s Bangalore Complex and Corporate Office. He has handled diverse areas of Finance like Costing, Budgeting, Compilation and Treasury. He has rich experience in Treasury Management and handling complex issues with banks/financial institutions and credit rating agencies. He has been instrumental in bringing about several systemic changes in Treasury Management in the Company. He has also handled a few Capital Restructuring exercises like Bonus, Buyback and Stock Split. He is also a member of the Corporate Risk Management Committee.

Mr Gowtama M V, Chairman & Managing Director of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), and BEL have been conferred the ‘Amity Leadership Award for Business Excellence’ by the Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Uttar Pradesh. The award was received by Mr M M Joshi, Executive Director (National Marketing), BEL, at the IEEE Conference held recently at Amity University, Noida. Under the able leadership of Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, BEL has leveraged its capabilities in IT to make immense contributions to the field of Surveillance and Defence industry.

The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, made her maiden visit to the Bangalore Complex of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd and had a first-hand glimpse of the facilities here today, January 9, 2018. The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri also had detailed discussions with the BEL Management on both ongoing and futuristic projects of the Defence major.

Smt Nirmala Sitharaman was given a Corporate overview covering the business profile, infrastructure and manufacturing and testing facilities, manpower, Research & Development and Quality initiatives, and business performance of BEL.

The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri visited the outdoor test facility of Military Radar and Missile Systems Strategic Business Units. She appreciated the dedication and hard work put in by the women employees of BEL involved in the Akash Missile project and other radar projects. Smt Nirmala Sitharaman also visited the new Near Field Test facility, Microwave Supercomponents and Coastal Surveillance System facilities at BEL-Bangalore and appreciated the work done by BEL in Defence electronics.

Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) showcased its capabilities at the Tri-Service Asian Defense & Security Exhibition, Conference and Networking Event 2017 held from November 6-9, 2017, at IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand.

The highlight of BEL’s product display was the upgraded L70 Gun which has been designed, developed and manufactured by BEL for the Indian Army. The L70 gun upgrade is a fusion of the latest technologies in the areas of electrical servo drives, Electro Optical Fire Control System and video tracking, which only a few global companies have mastered.

Other BEL products/systems showcased at the Thailand exhibition included Land and Naval Radars, Communication Equipment, Night Vision Devices /Electro Optic equipment, Naval Fire Control Systems, Shipborne Systems including Naval EW Systems and Sonar Systems, Simulators and Air Defence Weapon System. Also on display was the Coastal Surveillance System developed by BEL for the Indian Coast Guard to provide maritime security to vulnerable ports and installations and help thwart terrorists’ attempts to sneak into the country via sea route.

Defense & Security 2017 is the 8th biennial edition of the show which is considered a ‘must-attend’ for military and security related companies looking to do business in the ASEAN market.

Mr Gowtama M V, Chairman & Managing Director, BEL, presented the 105% Final Dividend cheque of Rs. 159,91,95,056.55/- (Rupees One hundred fifty-nine crores ninety one lakh ninety-five thousand fifty-six and fifty-five paise only), payable on the shares held by the President of India and Government nominee, to the Hon’ble Defence Minister, Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman, at New Delhi on November 10, 2017. The first Interim Dividend of 30% (on face value of Rs. 10 per equity share) was paid to the Government of India in January 2017 and second Interim Dividend of 90% (on face value of Re. 1 per equity share) was paid to the Government of India in March 2017.

Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has won two awards at the Manufacturing Today Conference & Awards (2017), organised at Pune on September 22, 2017.

Mr Manoj Kumar, General Manager of BEL’s Kotdwara Unit, received the runner up award in the ‘Plant Head of the Year for 2017’ category. BEL’s Chennai Unit won the runner-up award in the ‘Excellence in Engineering Design 2017’ (Large) category for Solid State Convertor fitted in BMP-II tank. Mrs Padmini Sivasankaran, Sr DGM (D&E)/BEL-Chennai, and Mr Srinivasan, Deputy Manager (D&E)/BEL-Chennai received the awards on behalf of BEL-Chennai.

Now in its 6th year, Manufacturing Today Conference & Awards recognises outstanding efforts of individuals and companies in the manufacturing business.

Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has won the first prize in the ‘Responsible Organisation Excellence Awards’ 2016-17 (PSU category), instituted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).

Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, BEL, and Mr M M Joshi, Executive Director (National Marketing), BEL, received the award from Mr Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Minister of State for the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs & Ministry of Water Resources & Ganga Rejuvenation, at the 9th Global CSR Summit, “Responsible Business: Building New India”, organised by ASSOCHAM on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at New Delhi.

Mr Koshy Alexander has taken charge as the new Director (Finance) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) on September 25, 2017. He was GM (Finance) & Chief Financial Officer before his elevation.

Mr Koshy Alexander joined BEL-Bangalore in June 1986 as Accounts Officer after completing his Chartered Accountancy, securing the 19th and 16th ranks in the CA Inter and Final examinations, respectively. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, he had completed his B.Com from Bangalore University with 2nd Rank. He is also a post-graduate in Commerce and degree in Law from Bangalore University.

Mr Koshy Alexander took over as GM (Internal Audit)/BEL-Corporate Office on December, 2012. He later served as GM (Finance)/ BEL-Corporate Office from June 2014.

Mr Alexander has served as Finance Head of many of the BEL’s Strategic Business Units of Military Radar, Naval Systems, Components etc., and also headed the Finance of BEL-Ghaziabad Unit. He had also served as Assistant Regional Manager at BEL’s New York Office.

Mr Alexander played a key role in Capital structuring and integration of technology in the business process. He has managed the financials of major Defence contracts. He has attended Advanced Management Programme on sustainable development in Europe.

Bharat Electronics Limited, a Navratna schedule 'A' CPSE under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the FY 2017-18 with its ministry. The annual MoU was signed between Mr Ashok Kumar Gupta, IAS, Secretary, Defence Production, Govt of India, and Mr Gowtama M V, CMD, BEL. In addition to revenue from operations, additional focus has been given to Turnover from Exports, increase in Indigenous Content, CAPEX, Monitoring of CAPEX Projects, Reduction in Trade Receivables, and HR related parameters.

BENGALURU, July 28, 2017: Navratna defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has won Dun and Bradstreet India’s Top PSU Award 2017 in the Manufacturing: Medium and Light Engineering Sector category. Shri M M Joshi, Executive Director (National Marketing), BEL, received the award on behalf of BEL from Mr. Neeraj Kumar Gupta, Secretary, Department of Investment & Public Asset Management, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, at the awards ceremony held at New Delhi on July 25, 2017.

BEL CMD addresses Press Conference, shares performance highlights of 2016-17

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