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Bharat Electronics wins ₹633 crore order from Cochin ShipyardBharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) may draw investor attention on Thursday after securing a ₹633 crore order from Cochin Shipyard. The order adds to a recent series of substantial defence contracts.By Sheersh Kapoor   October 22, 2025, 8:01:30 PM IST (Updated)1 Min ReadChoose  CNBC TV18 on Google

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Navratna defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) is set to be in the spotlight in Thursday’s trading following a major order from Cochin Shipyard valued at ₹633 crore.

The contract covers the supply of items essential for various sensors, weapon systems, fire control mechanisms, and communication equipment, reinforcing BEL’s position as a leading provider of defence technology solutions.

This latest win follows a string of significant orders, including ₹592 crore secured just last week and previous contracts worth ₹712 crore in mid-September.

Together, these contracts span a wide array of offerings such as tank subsystems, ship data networks, combat management systems, train collision avoidance systems (Kavach), laser dazzlers, jammers, spares, upgrades, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity solutions, and blockchain platforms.

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BEL’s strong order book comes alongside robust financial performance. In Q1 FY26, the company reported a 5.2% year-on-year revenue growth to ₹4,417 crore, slightly below expectations, while EBITDA surged 32.2% to ₹1,240.4 crore, lifting the margin to 28.1% from 22.3% a year ago, reflecting efficient execution and a favourable product mix.

On October 21, during the muhurat trading session, BEL shares closed at ₹417.60, up 1.14% on BSE, highlighting investor confidence amid its continuing defence contract wins.Continue ReadingFirst Published: Oct 22, 2025 8:01 PM ISTCheck out our in-depth Market Coverage, Business News & get real-time Stock Market Updates on CNBC-TV18. Also, Watch our channels CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar Live on-the-go!TagsBharat Electronics BELCochin Shipyardorder winshare market today