Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Announces Senior Management Change: CTO Vanisree V to Retire
BENGALURU, February 28, 2026 – Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has formally notified the stock exchanges regarding a key change in its senior leadership. Smt. Vanisree V, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the Centre of Excellence in Electronic Warfare & Photonics (COE-EW&P) and Product Development & Innovation Centre (PD&IC), is set to retire from the company.
Key Details of the Transition
The disclosure, made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, outlines the following:
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Executive Name: Smt. Vanisree V
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Designation: Chief Technology Officer (COE-EW&P) / PD&IC
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Type of Change: Superannuation (Retirement)
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Effective Date: March 1, 2026
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Leadership Role and Impact
As CTO of the Centre of Excellence (COE) for Electronic Warfare & Photonics, Smt. Vanisree V played a pivotal role in driving BEL’s research and development in high-stakes defense technology. Her portfolio included overseeing the development of advanced technology modules, photonic systems, and optical designs crucial for the Indian Armed Forces.
The Product Development & Innovation Centre (PD&IC), which she helped lead, serves as the backbone of BEL's three-tier R&D structure, bridging the gap between fundamental research and commercialized defense products.
Market Context
The announcement comes at a busy time for the defense major. Just yesterday, BEL declared an interim dividend of 195% (₹1.95 per share) for the financial year 2025-26 and recently reported securing new orders worth ₹733 crore for various electronic warfare and communication systems.
The formal letter to the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE Limited was signed by Mr. S. Sreenivas, Company Secretary of BEL. The company is expected to name a successor for the CTO position in due course to maintain its trajectory in indigenous defense production.