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Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is showcasing its products and capabilities at the Indian Defence Industry Equipment Display being organised as part of Exercise PRAGATI (Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth & Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region) at the Foreign Training Node, Umroi, Shillong, Meghalaya, from May 30- 31, 2026.

Today, Vice Army Chiefs and delegations from various Friendly Foreign Nations visited BEL stall. Team BEL briefed the visitors on the Company’s products, technological capabilities and pitched for potential collaboration in the defence sector.

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development (FSID), established by Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru to collaborate on innovation and technology development initiatives under BEL’s Corporate Innovation Program (CIP) fostering collaboration with Startups/Academia/MSMEs. The MoU underscores BEL’s commitment to advancing indigenous technological capabilities in aerospace and defence sectors. By partnering with FSID-IISc, BEL seeks to leverage leading innovation and cutting edge R&D to enhance the country’s strategic and operational capabilities in aerospace and defence. The signing of the MoU highlights BEL’s proactive approach towards engagement of stakeholders and continued commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat.

About BEL: Bharat Electronics Limited Navratna PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) was established in 1954 under the Ministry of Defence, GoI, with a farsighted vision to make the country self-reliant in Defence electronics. Today, BEL is a multi-product, multi-technology, multi-unit conglomerate which designs, manufactures and supplies state-of-the-art products and systems in a wide variety of fields including Radars, Missile Systems, Military Communications, Naval Systems, Electronic Warfare & Avionics, C4I Systems, Electro Optics, Tank Electronics & Gun/Weapon System Upgrades, and Electronic Fuzes in the Defence segment. BEL’s non-Defence business segment includes areas such as Electronic Voting Machines, Homeland Security & Smart Cities, Satellite Integration & Space Electronics, Railways, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Software as a Service, Energy Storage Products, besides Composite Shelters & Masts. BEL is fast expanding its global presence, putting its best foot forward to give a thrust to exports worldwide. In recent years, many policy reforms have been initiated by the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Government of India for carrying out defence innovation and indigenisation. BEL is inclined to support such initiatives by indigenous production of items needed by the defence forces, independently and in collaboration with emerging entities in the private and public sectors.

About FSID: Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development (FSID) is promoted by Indian Institute of Science as a Section 8 company and was incorporated to further its original mission of acting as a technology bridge for business enterprises and the nation at large. It has now grown to become a single window of access for all stakeholders to the deep science and deep tech knowledge within IISc. FSID provides a 360-degree set of offerings that facilitate the delivery of its objectives and is working on deep science focused targeted research, innovation, and product development, all done in partnership with Indian industry. FSID possesses the capability and network to identify, evaluate, and support innovators from startups, researchers, and institutions of higher learning capable of addressing complex technical challenges. The origins of FSID dates back to 1991 when SID (Society for Innovation and Development) was set up with a mission to use the incredible repository of knowledge, world class infrastructure and talent present within IISc to help business enterprises and thereby the economy and the nation at large.

Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), has secured additional orders worth Rs. 608 Cr. since the last disclosure on 5^th May 2026. Major orders received include communication equipment, avionics, information fusion centre, coastal surveillance radar system, seekers, jammers,  tank sub systems, laser based fuzes, simulators, medical electronics, batteries, spares, services etc.

Dr. P M Saravanan, IPoS (2000 Batch) took charge as Chief Vigilance Officer, BEL on 14.05.2026. He is on deputation for 3 years.

Prior to joining BEL, the officer served as General Manager, Centre for Excellence in Postal Technology, Bengaluru, where he was responsible for handling major IT projects of the Department of Posts for a period of five years.

He also headed the data centre operations at the UIDAI Technology Centre, Bengaluru,  for five years, thereby gaining rich experience in technology operations, IT infrastructure management, data centre administration, and large-scale mission-critical systems.

In the earlier stages of his career, the officer held important field and administrative assignments. He served as Postal Divisional Head at Nellore, Vijayawada, and Hyderabad. He also held key regional-level positions, including Regional Director, Southern Region, Tamil Nadu, Regional Director, South Karnataka Region and Director HQ, Bengaluru. In addition, he briefly served as Regional Head, South Karnataka Region.

The officer thus brings with him a broad and well-rounded professional experience spanning administration, field operations, region management, data centre operations, IT infrastructure management, and implementation of large-scale technology projects.

The officer has a multidisciplinary academic background with qualifications in Agriculture, Microbiology, Information Technology, public policy, management, and law.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and a Master’ s degree in Agricultural Microbiology from the Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. He was awarded a PH.D in Microbiology by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi.

He also holds a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from Madurai Kamaraj University, a Post graduate Programme in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM) from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, and a Master of Business Laws (MBL) from National Law School of India University, Bengaluru.

His academic profile reflects a unique blend of expertise in Science, Technology, Public Policy, management and law supporting his leadership in technology-driven public administration and institutional governance.

Bengaluru, May 7, 2026: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has been declared as the “Winner” in the 4th edition of the Free Press Journal and CareEdge Annual Report Awards (Aerospace & Defence category).

Mr Sabhari V, AGM (Finance)/CO, and Mr Gopal, Deputy Company Secretary, received the award for BEL at the awards ceremony held yesterday in Mumbai.

The awards recognised companies across sectors for excellence in annual reporting, bringing together some of India’s most respected corporate leaders, policymakers, investors, and governance experts to celebrate excellence in corporate reporting, transparency, and stakeholder accountability, and encourage better disclosures, stronger governance, and greater investor trust across corporate India.

Bengaluru, May 5, 2026: Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, valued at Rs. 1,251 Crore (excluding taxes) for supply of Ground Based Mobile ELINT System (GBMES) to the Indian Army. The GBMES is a totally indigenous, state-of-the-art system designed and developed by DLRL, Hyderabad, and manufactured by BEL.

The networked intelligence system is capable of detecting, classifying and locating all types of radars. The system also intercepts and analyses all communication signals. The GBMES system enhances the situational awareness and Air Defence capabilities of the country.

Bengaluru, May 4, 2026: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Metamind Systems Private Limited and Kristellar Aerospace Private Limited today signed a tripartite MoU in Bengaluru for co-operation and co-development of future-ready products and technologies in the areas of Cyber Security, Electronic Warfare &Avionics, Semiconductors, Data Centre, etc, for both Defence and Non-Defence segments.

Metamind is an Indian technology firm specialising in AI-driven Data Analytics and Digital Transformation solutions for sectors like Aerospace, Defense, Healthcare Information Technology (IT) and IT Enabled Services (ITES). Kristellar is a next-generation Indian Aerospace & Defence technology startup engaged in the design, development and manufacture of mission-critical products/systems/solutions in Aerospace and Defence technologies, in the areas of Cyber Security, Electronic Warfare & Avionics (EW&A), Semiconductor, Data Center, etc. Kristellar’s business portfolio encompasses CubeSat Systems & Mission Delivery, Aerospace Propulsion, Radar, RF, EW & Secure Communications, AI and Cognitive Defence Systems.

The Tripartite MoU aims to leverage their complementary strengths in business facilitation and technological innovation. By combining BEL’s manufacturing capabilities and marketing outreach, Metamind’s expertise in strategic government relations, project governance and operational management, and Kristellar’s advanced R&D capabilities and systems engineering, the collaboration will enhance competitiveness, mitigate execution risks and ensure the delivery of scalable, future-ready solutions, thereby maximising the long-term value and success of projects undertaken.

With the objective of strengthening indigenous capabilities and supporting the Government of India’s Make in India initiative, the companies aim to co-operate in the areas of advanced technology development, manufacturing and supply of Aerospace & Defence systems, electronic modules and sub-systems in the areas of Cyber Security, EW&A, mass manufacturing of Semiconductor technologies, Data Center and other products/systems/solutions for the Indian Defence and Non-Defence segments promoting Mission Atmanirbhar Bharat, and for enhancing the export potential of “Make In India” products and integrated systems.

The MoU was exchanged between Shri Manoj Jain, Chairman & Managing Director, BEL, Shri Hrishikesh Kinikar, CMD, Metamind, and Shri Udaya Banu Das, Director & CEO, Kristellar, in the presence of Shri Rajnish Sharma, Director (Bengaluru Complex), BEL, Smt Hemavathy Muthuswamy, GM (Network & Cyber Security), BEL, Smt Ruchi Pant, GM (Strategic Planning & Technology Planning), BEL, Shri Rakesh Kumar, GM (Software), BEL, Brig Dr Laxmi Charan Patnaik (Kristellar), Shri Rajeev Ranjan Sarkari (Kristellar), and Shri S Jena (Kristellar).

Bengaluru, April 22, 2026: Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured orders worth Rs. 569 Crore commencing the order acquisition for the current financial year 2026-27.

 

Major orders received include avionics, EW system, high energy laser, communication equipment, tank sub systems, laser based fuzes, test equipment, upgrades, spares, services etc.

Bangalore, April 21, 2026: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a leading Indian aerospace and defence company, and Bit Mapper Integration Technologies Pvt Ltd (BMIT), a global provider of Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the design, development and manufacturing of advanced electronic modules, subsystems, and systems for defence electronics and aerospace, specifically targeting critical technology domains such as Electronic Warfare (EW), Naval Radars and Drones.

This strategic partnership aims to strengthen efforts towards fostering indigenous design and production capabilities in advanced technology domains critical to national defence.

The MoU was exchanged between Shri Manoj Jain, Chairman and Managing Director, BEL, and Shri Amit Mahajan, CEO, BMIT, in the presence of Shri Vivek Joshi, Vice President (Airborne Solutions), BMIT, Sri Mahesh Pore, Business Development Manager, BMIT, and Smt Ruchi Pant, General Manager (Strategic Planning), BEL.

 

About Bharat Electronics Limited

 

BEL, a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, is a leader in India’s defence and strategic electronics sector. BEL is a multi-product, multi-technology, multi-unit enterprise with a portfolio of over 600 products spanning Radars & Fire Control Systems, Weapon Systems, Communication & Network-Centric Systems, Naval Systems, Electronic Warfare & Avionics, Electro-Optics, Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems, Tank Electronics & Gun Upgrades, Homeland Security, Civilian Products, and Strategic Components.

 

As part of its diversification strategy, BEL is also expanding into sectors such as Civil Aviation, Unmanned Systems, Railway & Metro Systems, Network & Cyber Security, Smart City Solutions, Space Electronics, Arms & Ammunition, Seekers, Medical Electronics, and Artificial Intelligence. The company is certified at CMMI Level 5 and holds ISO AS-9100 and ISO 27001:2013 (ISMS) certifications. BEL is also an empanelled agency with CERT-In.

 

About Bit Mapper Integration Technologies Pvt Limited

 

Bit Mapper Integration Technologies Pvt Ltd is a designer and manufacturer of customised Electronics and Electro-optic Systems for Defence, Aerospace, Space and Industrial sectors. BMIT has developed systems for Ground, Airborne, Shipborne and Under-water applications. BMIT specialises in designing and manufacturing of customised, high-reliability products in the Analog, Digital, Mixed Signal, Power and RF & Microelectronics domains.

 

Bengaluru, April 3, 2026: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has obtained the Licence to Manufacture (for sale/distribution) its indigenously developed Hemodialysis machine, BEL RxT17.

BEL RxT17, designed by M/s Renalyx and to be manufactured by BEL, is one of India’s first indigenous Hemodialysis machines, a significant milestone for India’s Medtech sector. It is a boon for patients suffering from chronic renal failure, facilitating safe, efficient and high-quality dialysis therapy. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) granted BEL the manufacturing license after the compliance audit for Class C regulatory requirements pertaining to high-risk device safety and performance standards. BEL RxT17 is CE Certified, confirming compliance with European safety, health and environmental standards, and enabling its global market acceptance.

 

Driven by a surge in the cases of End-Stage Renal Disease, the demand for dialysis is increasing rapidly in India, and the BEL RxT17 aims to improve accessibility and affordability of dialysis care.

 

BEL RxT17 features a colour touchscreen display that provides an advanced user interface with real-time information on device status, readings and active alarms. It is equipped with both audio and visual alarms for critical conditions. The machine is designed to be compatible with all standard pharmacy consumables and disposables, ensuring seamless integration into existing hospital workflows. Its simple design focuses on ease of maintenance and straightforward operation for healthcare providers.

 

BEL RxT17 reduces dependence on imported dialysis machines and strengthens India’s domestic Medtech manufacturing ecosystem. It is a step toward building globally competitive, high-quality medical technologies in India, in line with the Government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.