Bengaluru, India – January 30, 2025 – Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a leading defense electronics company, announced a stellar performance in its third quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (Q3 FY25), reporting a 47.3% year-on-year surge in net profit, reaching ₹1316 crore. The company also revealed a robust order book of ₹71,100 crore as of January 1, 2025, signaling continued growth momentum.
BEL’s revenue from operations also witnessed a significant jump, growing by 37% YoY to ₹5,643 crore. The company’s EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) increased by an impressive 57.5% YoY to ₹1,653 crore, with EBITDA margins expanding by 330 basis points to 28.7%.
The company’s profit before tax (PBT) also saw substantial growth, rising by 49.64% YoY to ₹1,754.15 crore. These strong financial results underscore BEL’s continued success in the defense electronics sector.
For the first nine months of FY25 (9MFY25), BEL’s cumulative revenue from operations stood at ₹14,173.68 crore, compared to ₹11,484.92 crore during the same period last year. The company’s PBT for 9MFY25 reached ₹4,242.37 crore, up from ₹2,948.95 crore YoY, while PAT (Profit After Tax) increased to ₹3,183.47 crore from ₹2,236.48 crore YoY.
The impressive Q3 performance and the substantial order book provide a strong foundation for BEL’s future growth prospects. The company’s focus on innovation and its strong position in the defense electronics market are expected to continue driving its success.
Following the announcement of the Q3 results, BEL’s stock reacted positively, trading 4% higher at ₹278 apiece at 3:00 PM on January 30, 2025. Analysts are closely watching BEL’s performance as it continues to capitalize on opportunities in the growing defense sector.
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