BEL designs, manufactures, and supplies electronic products for both defense and civilian applications, including:
Radar Systems: 3D-CAR, Swathi Weapon Locating Radar
Communication Systems: HF/VHF radios, microwave relays
Electronic Warfare: Samyukta EW system
Missile Systems: Akash, surface-to-air missiles
Naval Systems: Hull-mounted sonar, HUMSA
Avionics & Electro-Optics: Night vision devices, avionics for aircraft
C4I Systems: Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence systems
Civilian Products: Electronic voting machines, traffic signals, solar photovoltaic systems
Q1 FY25: Profit After Tax (PAT) increased by 25% YoY to ₹969.13 crore; revenue up 5%
Q4 FY24: Consolidated PAT rose 18% YoY to ₹2,127 crore; revenue up 7% to ₹9,150 crore
Dividend: ₹0.90 per share (90% of face value) announced for FY25, payable on September 23, 2025
International Operations: Offices in Hanoi (Vietnam), Yangon (Myanmar), Muscat (Oman), Colombo (Sri Lanka)
Joint Ventures:
BEL-Thales Systems Ltd: Focused on air defense systems
BEL-Safran Electronics & Defense: For HAMMER weapon systems
BEL-ISRO: Collaboration on space-grade amplifiers
BEL operates nine manufacturing units across India, including:
Bengaluru: Corporate headquarters and primary R&D center
Chennai, Pune, Ghaziabad, Kotdwara, Hyderabad, Machilipatnam, Panchkula, and Navi Mumbai: Specialized units for various defense and electronics manufacturing