Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) reported a consolidated net profit of ₹969.05 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1 FY26), marking a 22.5% year-on-year increase from ₹790 crore in Q1 FY25. The growth in profit was driven by strong operational performance and controlled expenses.
Total revenue from operations rose to ₹4,439.74 crore during the quarter, up nearly 5% from ₹4,243.57 crore in the same quarter last year. Total income came in at ₹4,603.06 crore, while total expenses stood at ₹3,323.70 crore, with a material cost of ₹1,96,084 lakh and employee expenses of ₹69,648 lakh.
EBITDA improved with depreciation at ₹12,079 lakh and finance costs contained at just ₹144 lakh. BEL reported a tax expense of ₹31,869 lakh during the quarter.
The share of net profit from associates under the equity method contributed ₹838 lakh to the quarterly bottom line, bringing the total consolidated profit for the period to ₹969.05 crore.
The company’s solid performance reflects strong execution and demand momentum in defence electronics, aligning with India’s indigenous defence manufacturing initiatives.
