Archive · 29 Jan 2026
BEL Q3 Results: Strong Growth in Profit and Revenue
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) recently announced its results for the third quarter of the financial year 2025-26.
The company made a lot more money this quarter compared to the same time last year.
Their profit after tax grew by about 20.45%, and their total revenue increased by 24%.
This means they sold more products and services.
However, over the first nine months of the year, their overall profit was a bit lower than last year.
Some people are excited about the growth, while others are cautious because of the higher costs and the slight drop in nine-month profits.
Overall, BEL seems to be doing well, but they need to keep an eye on their expenses to maintain this growth.
BEL reported a 20.45% growth in consolidated PAT to ₹1,579 crore for Q3FY26.
Consolidated revenue increased by 24% to ₹7,153.85 crore in Q3FY26.
Standalone revenue grew by 23.73% to ₹7,121.98 crore in Q3FY26.
The order book was valued at ₹73,015 crore as of January 1, 2026.
Nine-month net profit declined by 4.6% to ₹1,706 crore in 9MFY26.
- Who
- Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
- What
- Reported a 20.45% growth in consolidated PAT and a 24% increase in revenue for Q3FY26
- When
- Third quarter ended December 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- Strong operational performance and successful execution of projects
Optimistic View
Cautious View
Profit Growth
Optimistic View
The 20.45% growth in PAT indicates strong operational performance and successful execution of projects.
Cautious View
The decline in nine-month profit suggests potential challenges in sustaining growth in the long term.
Revenue Growth
Optimistic View
The 24% increase in revenue reflects robust demand and successful business strategies.
Cautious View
The increase in expenses, particularly employee and depreciation costs, could impact future profitability.
- Consolidated PAT
- ₹1,579 crore (Q3FY26) vs. ₹1,311 crore (Q3FY25)
- Consolidated Revenue
- ₹7,153.85 crore (Q3FY26) vs. ₹5,770.69 crore (Q3FY25)
- Standalone Revenue
- ₹7,121.98 crore (Q3FY26) vs. ₹5,756.12 crore (Q3FY25)
- Order Book
- ₹73,015 crore (as of January 1, 2026)
- EPS (Basic)
- ₹5.42 (Q3FY26) vs. ₹3.43 (Q2FY26) and ₹4.54 (Q3FY25)
- Nine-Month Revenue
- ₹14,268 crore (9MFY26) vs. ₹12,236 crore (9MFY25)
- Nine-Month Net Profit
- ₹1,706 crore (9MFY26) vs. ₹1,788 crore (9MFY25)
- Basic EPS (Nine-Month)
- ₹12.47 (9MFY26) vs. ₹13.17 (9MFY25)
Sources
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