Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Defence Electronics PSU
BEL is a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) under the Ministry of Defence, established in 1954 in Bengaluru. It is India's premier defence electronics manufacturer, producing over 350 products including radars, communication systems, electronic warfare equipment, avionics, and strategic components for the armed forces.
- Established: 1954, Bengaluru; now has 9 production units across India
- Status: Navratna DPSU under the Ministry of Defence
- Product range: Over 350 products — radars, fire control systems, weapon systems, C4I (Command, Control, Communication, Computers, and Intelligence), electronic warfare, avionics, sonars, electro-optics
- FY26 turnover: approximately Rs 26,750 crore
- Order book: approximately Rs 73,000 crore (FY26)
- Key customers: Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, paramilitary forces, and select export markets
- Space capabilities: BEL has prior experience in satellite communication systems, telemetry, and ground station equipment for ISRO
- Listed on BSE and NSE; Government of India holds approximately 51.14% equity
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