Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) delivered a strong financial performance for Q3 FY25, with significant growth in both revenue and profitability. The company’s revenue from operations increased by 39% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 5,771 crore, compared to Rs 4,162 crore in Q3 FY24. Total income for the quarter stood at Rs 5,957 crore, reflecting a 38% rise from Rs 4,329 crore in the same period last year.
The company’s total expenses for the quarter increased to Rs 4,213 crore, up from Rs 3,197 crore YoY, driven by higher material consumption and operating costs. The cost of materials consumed rose to Rs 3,176 crore from Rs 2,187 crore a year earlier. Employee benefits expenses stood at Rs 672 crore, and depreciation expenses amounted to Rs 111 crore for the quarter.
Profit before tax surged by 54% YoY to Rs 1,744 crore, compared to Rs 1,132 crore in Q3 FY24, driven by operational efficiencies and increased order execution. Net profit for the quarter grew by 52% YoY to Rs 1,311 crore, up from Rs 860 crore in Q3 FY24. The strong profit growth was primarily due to improved realizations and effective cost management.
Bharat Electronics credited its robust performance to the timely execution of key defense and civilian orders and strategic investments in new-age defense technologies. The company remains optimistic about sustained growth, supported by its strong order pipeline and expanding market opportunities.
Key Financial Highlights:
- Revenue from operations: Rs 5,771 crore (up 39% YoY from Rs 4,162 crore)
- Total income: Rs 5,957 crore (up 38% YoY from Rs 4,329 crore)
- Total expenses: Rs 4,213 crore (up 31.8% YoY from Rs 3,197 crore)
- Profit before tax: Rs 1,744 crore (up 54% YoY from Rs 1,132 crore)
- Net profit: Rs 1,311 crore (up 52% YoY from Rs 860 crore)
Bharat Electronics aims to maintain its momentum through continued investments and enhanced capabilities to cater to both domestic and international markets.
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