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Bengaluru, February 16, 2026: The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri (RM), Shri Rajnath Singh, visited Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru on February 16, 2026.

 

The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri remotely inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Artificial Intelligence (CoE-AI) located in Pune and formally launched the company’s Artificial Intelligence Policy.

 

During the visit to BEL’s Bengaluru Complex, the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri launched the Mountain Fire Control Radar of BEL. He also inaugurated the Missile Integration facility at BEL-Bengaluru and flagged off the Akash 3rd and 4th Regiment Combat systems.

 

The Hon’ble RM was briefed on a range of advanced indigenous defence technologies, including artificial intelligence‑based solutions developed by Indian Startups, highlighting the growing emphasis on innovation and indigenisation in the defence ecosystem.

 

The Hon’ble RM interacted with Industry Partners – BEML, BDL, L&T, MSMEs and Startups for manufacturing Missile Systems in collaboration with BEL. Interactions were also held with partners from Academia (IIT-M and IISc) for the development of advanced Indigenous technologies.

 

During the briefing, indigenisation initiatives undertaken by Central Research Laboratories, CoE-Electronics Warfare & Photonics, CoE-Communication, CoE-Radar & Weapon Systems & Product Development and Innovation Centre (PDIC) of BEL were showcased. Also, startups and Industry partners exhibited their products. BEL’s significant contributions towards strengthening domestic defence manufacturing and research capabilities were highlighted to the Hon’ble RM.

 

The Hon’ble RM was also apprised of ongoing research and development activities at BEL aligned with major national defence programmes, like the Quick Reaction Surface‑to‑Air Missile Systems (QRSAM), Light Combat Aircraft Mark‑II (LCA Mk‑II), Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), Project Kusha (MR‑SAM/LR‑SAM), Counter‑Drone Systems, Naval Weapon Control Systems, etc.

 

One of the key focuses of the briefing was the role of BEL in the indigenisation of strategic semiconductor devices, like Secure System‑on‑Chips (SoCs), Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs), and Application‑Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), aligning with the objectives of the India Semiconductor Mission and the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in critical technology domains.

 

The briefing highlighted that indigenous research and development initiatives are enhancing operational preparedness across land, air, naval, and strategic domains, while reducing dependence on foreign technologies.

 

The Hon’ble RM encouraged the R&D community at BEL to collaborate with Startups, Industry, and Academia for agile product development using the latest technologies in AI and autonomous systems. The Hon’ble RM also stressed upon the need for BEL to prioritise cross-disciplinary collaboration, innovation, and rapid prototyping to create world-class products, aligning with the vision of a Viksit Bharat.

BEL has been assigned the CareEdge-ESG 1 rating with an ESG score of 73.8 by CARE ESG Ratings Limited (CareEdge-ESG), a SEBI-registered Issuer-pays ESG Rating Provider.

BEL is the first aerospace and defence company to be assigned CareEdge-ESG 1 rating, reflecting its commitment to sustainable practices in this sector. BEL has demonstrated leadership qualities in its ESG journey, managing ESG risk through best-in-class disclosures, policies and performance. The company’s consistent focus on water stewardship, emissions control, waste management, human capital, business ethics, reducing water consumption, etc, positions it well for a transition towards more sustainable operations.

Mr Saikat Roy, Sr. Director, Care Ratings Limited and CEO, Care ESG Ratings Limited, handed over a memento to Mr Manoj Jain, CMD, BEL, for undertaking ESG Rating from Care ESG Ratings Limited, during his visit to BEL Corporate Office in Bengaluru. Mr Nitin Dalmia, Director, Care Ratings Limited, handed over the certificate for BEL’s ESG score of 73.8 (CareEdge ESG-1), to BEL CMD on the occasion.

CareEdge-ESG expressed its appreciation for BEL for the achievement: “CareEdge-ESG recognises Bharat Electronic Limited’s strong commitment to sustainable practices in the A&D sector, marked by leadership across emissions control, water stewardship, waste management, and ethical governance. The company outperforms the industry median across key ESG parameters including biodiversity, energy efficiency, green value chain, human rights, data privacy, and ESG oversight, positioning it well for a resilient transition toward sustainable operations.”

Bengaluru, February 6, 2026: Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs.581 Cr. since the last disclosure on 23^rd Jan 2026.

Major orders received include communication equipment, radar warning receivers, tank sub systems, radar, software solutions, upgrades, spares, services, etc.

Bengaluru, January 28, 2026: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has achieved Revenue from operations of Rs. 7121.98 Cr, registering a growth of 23.73% during the 3^rd Quarter of FY 2025-26 over the Revenue from operations of Rs. 5756.12 Cr recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Upto Q3 of FY 2025-26, BEL achieved Revenue from operations of Rs. 17302.46 Cr as against Rs. 14538.30 Cr recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Profit Before Tax (PBT) during the 3^rd Quarter of FY 2025-26 stood at Rs. 2147.68 Cr, with a growth of 22.43% over the Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 1754.15 Cr recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Upto Q3 of FY 2025-26, Profit Before Tax (PBT) stood at Rs. 5171.22 Cr as against Rs. 4242.37 Cr recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Profit After Tax (PAT) during the 3^rd Quarter of FY 2025-26 stood at Rs. 1590.06 Cr, with a growth of 20.82% over the Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 1316.06 Cr recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Upto Q3 of FY 2025-26, Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at Rs. 3845.32 Cr as against  Rs. 3183.47 Cr recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

The order book position of the company as on 1^st January, 2026 stood at Rs. 73015 Cr.

Bengaluru, January 23, 2026: Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs.610 Crore since the last disclosure on January 8, 2026.

Major orders received include communication equipment, medical electronics, thermal imagers, jammers, spares, services etc.

Bengaluru, January 1, 2026: Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs. 569 Crore since the last disclosure on 29^th December 2025.

Major orders received include communication equipment, medical electronics,  instant fire detection & suppression system, upgrades, spares, services, etc.

Bengaluru, November 14, 2025: Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs.871 Crore since the last disclosure on 10^th November 2025. Major orders received include fire control system, thermal imager, ground support equipment, upgrades, spares, services etc.

Bengaluru, October 30, 2025: Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs. 732 Crore since the last disclosure on 22^nd October 2025. Major orders received include Software Defined Radios (SDRs), tank sub systems, communication equipment, missile components, financial management software, cyber security solution, upgrades, spares, services, etc.

The Software Defined Radios are the first fully indigenous radios, jointly designed and developed with DRDO and manufactured by BEL. These state-of-the art SDRs are interoperable with existing/legacy radios and facilitate smooth transition between technologies. These cutting-edge technology SDRs will ensure secure, real-time communications and strengthen the Army’s operational readiness in today’s challenging network-centric battlefields.

Bengaluru, October 22, 2025: Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has received order valued at Rs. 633 Crore (excluding taxes) from Cochin Shipyard Limited. The order is for supply of items required for various sensors, weapon equipment, fire control system and communication equipment supplied by BEL.

Bengaluru, October 10, 2025: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a leading Indian aerospace and defence company, and CSIR-Central Electronic Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), a constituent research laboratory of CSIR engaged in R&D of a wide range of electronics products/systems, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the design and development of Microwave Vacuum Electron Devices (MVEDs), RF and MW products, futuristic Antennas, MEMS based products for radar, communication, space and other defence applications. This strategic partnership aims to strengthen efforts towards fostering indigenous design in advanced technology domains critical to national defence.

Mrs Niti Pandit, General Manager (Strategic Planning), BEL, and Dr Niraj Sinha, Principal Scientist, CSIR-CEERI, exchanged the MoU documents on the Foundation Day of CSIR-CEERI in the presence of senior officials from BEL and CSIR-CEERI, at CEERI Institute Pilani, Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan.

 About CSIR-Central Electronic Engineering Research Institute

CSIR-Central Electronic Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI) is a premier research institution in the country and a constituent national laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). An autonomous institution registered as a Society under the provisions of Societies Registration Act 1860, it functions under the aegis of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, having its office at Pilani, Rajasthan, India. Established in the year 1953, CSIR-CEERI is engaged in R&D of a wide range of electronics products/systems.