Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), the Navratna defence PSU under the Ministry of Defence, has reported a strong financial performance for the third quarter of FY 2025-26, driven by higher defence electronics execution and robust order inflows.
For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, BEL’s revenue from operations rose 23.7% year-on-year to Rs 7,121.98 crore, compared with Rs 5,756.12 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
Profit before tax (PBT) increased 22.4% to Rs 2,147.68 crore, while profit after tax (PAT grew 20.8% to Rs 1,590.06 crore), reflecting improved operational performance and scale benefits.
On a cumulative basis up to Q3 FY26, BEL recorded:
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Revenue from operations of Rs 17,302.46 crore, up from Rs 14,538.30 crore last year
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PBT of Rs 5,171.22 crore, compared with Rs 4,242.37 crore
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PAT of Rs 3,845.32 crore, against Rs 3,183.47 crore in the same period of FY25
The company’s order book stood at a robust Rs 73,015 crore as on January 1, 2026, providing strong revenue visibility for the coming quarters.
The Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results at its meeting held on January 28, 2026, which commenced at 11:30 AM and concluded at 1:45 PM. The results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and subjected to a limited review by statutory auditors.
BEL continues to play a critical role in India’s defence and strategic electronics ecosystem, with sustained demand from the armed forces and government-backed programmes supporting long-term growth.
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