{
  "id": 17224519,
  "title": "Bharat Electronics' Q2 FY27 Consolidated Profit Jumps 19.68% To ₹1,540.37 Crore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/bharat-electronics-q2-fy27-consolidated-profit-jumps-19-68-to-1-540",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-30T11:47:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/bharat-electronics-q2-fy27-consolidated-profit-jumps-1968-to-154037-crore"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) reported a notable surge in its profitability for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026-27, ending on September 30, 2026. The company's consolidated net profit rose by 19.68% to ₹1,540.37 crore, up from ₹1,287.16 crore in the same quarter last year. This substantial increase in profit reflects the robust financial health of the defence public sector undertaking.\n\nBEL's revenue from operations also showed an upward trend, reaching ₹7,327.72 crore for the quarter, a significant rise from ₹5,792.09 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year (FY 2025-26). This growth indicates an expanding market presence and increased business activities for BEL.\n\nThe Ministry of Defence has recently signed a ₹2,000 crore deal with BEL to procure indigenous air defence radars for the army. This strategic contract is expected to bolster BEL's position in the defense sector and contribute to its future growth.\n\nIn the half-year period ending September 30, 2026, BEL's consolidated net profit increased to ₹2,594.90 crore, up from ₹2,256.21 crore in the previous half-year. The company's consolidated revenue from operations for the half-year also saw a rise to ₹12,874.70 crore, an increase from ₹10,231.83 crore in the first half of the previous fiscal year.\n\nWhile the company's expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, amounted to ₹5,460.74 crore, this was higher compared to ₹4,320.29 crore in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, and ₹4,218.06 crore in the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Despite the increase in expenses, BEL managed to maintain a healthy growth in its profit.\n\nOn a per-share basis, BEL's consolidated earnings per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, stood at ₹2.11, up from ₹1.76 in the same quarter of the previous year. This indicates a positive trend in profitability at the shareholder level.\n\nAs of October 1, 2026, BEL's order book stood at ₹68,717 crore, reflecting a strong demand for its defense electronics products and services. This substantial order book further strengthens BEL's position in the defense electronics sector.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) reported a consolidated net profit of ₹1,540.37 crore for the second quarter of the financial year 2026-27, ended 30 September 2026. This represents a 19.68% increase compared to ₹1,287.16 crore in the same quarter of the previous year. Revenue Performance The defence public sector undertaking’s consolidated revenue from operations for the quarter stood at…",
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