Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
₹434.60 +0.08% last close, 16 Oct
Q2 FY27 results
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited reported Q2 FY27 results on 15 Oct 2026: revenue ₹9,300 Cr (+23.8% year on year, +20.8% on the previous quarter), and net profit ₹821 Cr (+118.9% year on year); the operating margin was 11.0%.
| Q2 FY27 (₹ Cr) | Value | YoY vs Q2 FY26 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹9,300 | +23.8% | +20.8% |
| Operating profit | ₹1,026 | +76.6% | +103.6% |
| Net profit | ₹821 | +118.9% | +117.9% |
| EPS (₹) | 2.36 | +118.5% | +118.5% |
| Operating margin | 11.0% | — | — |
- Operating margin expanded 330 bps YoY
- Core business grew faster than reported profit (core profit +163%)
Quality of profit: of pre-tax profit of ₹1,089 Cr, ₹818 Cr (75%) came from the core business and the rest from other income and one-off items. Core profit (operating profit less interest and depreciation) moved +163.0% year on year.
Against its own trend: net profit of ₹821 Cr was +9.5% against the ₹750 Cr its recent growth pointed to (in line). This is a statistical baseline, not an analyst estimate.
Share price since the results: -1.8% (close before the filing to the latest close).
BHEL delivery percentage and open interest
NSE end-of-day data for
On Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 36.2% of the BHEL shares traded on NSE were taken to delivery, against the stock's own 20-session average of 41.68%. That is close to its usual level. In BHEL futures, open interest changed -1.38% with the price little changed.
Delivery in the last 5 sessions: 37.8% · 44.7% · 25.9% · 31.0% · 36.2%
A description of what the exchange published, not a recommendation. Names such as "accumulation" or "long buildup" label a pattern in the numbers. How delivery is analysed
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
BHEL reported strong financial results for Q2 FY27 with revenue rising 24% YoY to ₹9,300 Cr and net profit surging 120% YoY to ₹810 Cr. EBITDA margins expanded by 350 bps YoY to 13.4%, supported by operating leverage and execution acceleration. The company's total order book grew 17.27% YoY to ₹2,57,571 Cr, which represents ~7.15x of TTM revenue (₹35,993 Cr), offering substantial long-term revenue visibility. Working capital management showed improvement as trade receivable days fell from 120 days to 94 days.
- Q2 FY27 Revenue rose 24% YoY to ₹9,300 Cr compared to ₹7,512 Cr in Q2 FY26
- Net Profit surged 120% YoY to ₹810 Cr with EBITDA margins expanding 350 bps to 13.4%
- Outstanding order book reached ₹2,57,571 Cr as of Sep 30, 2026, growing 17.27% YoY
- Customer collections grew 33% YoY to ₹13,179 Cr, reducing trade receivable days to 94 (vs 120 days YoY)
- H1 FY27 capacity additions reached 2,260 MW towards an annual FY27 target of 4,790 MW
BHEL's Board approved a capital investment proposal of approximately Rs 500 crore to add manufacturing facilities for Thermal & Nuclear Sets at its HEEP-Haridwar unit. Relative to BHEL's TTM revenue of Rs 35,993 crore and net worth of Rs 26,516 crore, the capex is modest at ~1.4% and ~1.9% respectively, but aligns with India's thermal and nuclear power push. In addition, the Board approved the internal merger of its Electrical Machines Repair Plant (EMRP), Mumbai into the Electronics Division (EDN), Bengaluru, effective 01.11.2026. This organizational consolidation aims to streamline manufacturing and electronics support.
- Approved capital investment of approximately Rs 500 Crore at HEEP-Haridwar unit
- Expansion targets additional manufacturing facilities for Thermal & Nuclear Sets
- Approved merger of EMRP Mumbai into Electronics Division (EDN) Bengaluru
- Unit merger effective date set as 01.11.2026
BHEL announced its standalone Q2 FY27 (period ended September 30, 2026) financial results, reporting revenue from operations of ₹9,300.35 Cr, up 23.8% YoY from ₹7,511.80 Cr in Q2 FY26. Standalone net profit surged 120% YoY to ₹809.62 Cr compared to ₹367.67 Cr in the prior-year quarter. Consolidated PAT for the quarter stood at ₹820.94 Cr with an operating profit ratio of 11.23% versus 7.91% YoY. Basic EPS on a standalone basis improved to ₹2.33 from ₹1.06 in Q2 FY26.
- Standalone revenue from operations reached ₹9,300.35 Cr, up 23.8% YoY compared to ₹7,511.80 Cr in Q2 FY26
- Standalone Net Profit for the period surged 120% YoY to ₹809.62 Cr compared to ₹367.67 Cr in Q2 FY26
- Power segment revenue grew to ₹6,637.90 Cr from ₹5,675.64 Cr YoY, generating segment PBIT of ₹858.37 Cr
- Consolidated operating profit ratio expanded to 11.23% from 7.91% in Q2 FY26
- Trade receivables include an overdue amount of ₹196 Cr (USD 23 million) stuck due to crisis in Sudan, considered good without provisioning
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has entered into a Tripartite Agreement with its new Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA), M/s Bigshare Services Private Limited, and its outgoing RTA, M/s Alankit Assignments Limited. This follows an earlier intimation dated January 1, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 7 of SEBI LODR Regulations. The filing is purely administrative in nature and relates to shareholder servicing and registry operations. It carries no financial impact on the company's TTM revenue of ₹35,993 crore or market capitalization of ₹1,49,868 crore.
- Executed Tripartite Agreement between BHEL, Bigshare Services (new RTA), and Alankit Assignments (old RTA)
- Complies with Regulation 7 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
- Follows initial RTA transition intimation dated 01.01.2026
- Formalized and signed on September 18, 2026
BHEL has signed a definitive Joint Venture Agreement with Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) to establish a 50:50 private limited company for the comprehensive maintenance of supplied Vande Bharat Sleeper Trainsets. The joint venture will handle maintenance operations over an extended 35-year service life, supporting long-term recurring revenue streams. The JVC will have an initial paid-up capital of INR 50,00,000, with both partners nominating two directors each to the board. This formalises the operational structure required to service their previously secured Vande Bharat railway contract.
- 50:50 equity shareholding between BHEL and Titagarh Rail Systems Limited
- 35-year contract period for comprehensive maintenance of Vande Bharat Sleeper Trainsets
- Initial paid-up share capital of INR 50,00,000 (INR 50 lakh)
- Equal board representation with 2 nominated directors from each partner
BHEL's Board of Directors has approved a further equity investment of ₹65 crore in its 50:50 joint venture, NTPC BHEL Power Projects Private Limited (NBPPL). The fresh cash infusion will be made at face value to maintain BHEL's 50% holding, with the primary objective to settle urgent liabilities and keep NBPPL operational as a going concern. NBPPL's business has shrunk significantly, reporting provisional turnover of just ₹1.04 crore in FY26 compared to ₹18.19 crore in FY24. Relative to BHEL's TTM revenue of ₹35,993 crore and net worth of ₹26,516 crore, the ₹65 crore commitment represents a negligible financial exposure (<0.25% of net worth).
- Approved equity contribution of Rs. 65 Crore in one or more tranches in NBPPL
- BHEL retains its 50% equity stake alongside joint venture partner NTPC Limited
- Target entity turnover declined steadily from INR 18.19 Crore (FY24) to INR 3.48 Crore (FY25) and INR 1.04 Crore (FY26 provisional)
- Capital infusion primarily intended to enable settlement of urgent liabilities and maintain going concern status
- Transaction scheduled for completion within FY 2026-27
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) reported that the Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG) has appointed statutory and branch auditors for FY 2026-27 under Section 139(5) of the Companies Act, 2013. M/s K Venkatachalam Aiyer & Co and M/s K S Dua & Co continue as Joint Statutory Auditors. Among branch auditors, M/s S. Venkatram & Co LLP has been newly appointed for the Ranipet and Southern Region Power Sector units, while four other branch audit firms were reappointed.
- Appointment made by the CAG under Section 139(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 for FY 2026-27
- Two Joint Statutory Auditors appointed: M/s K Venkatachalam Aiyer & Co and M/s K S Dua & Co
- One new branch auditor inducted: M/s S. Venkatram & Co LLP for Boiler Auxiliary Plant Ranipet and Southern Region
- Four other branch auditors appointed across Bhopal, Trichy, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad units
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has announced a scheduled manufacturing unit visit for a group of analysts and institutional investors on September 9, 2026, at 13:30 hrs. The physical visit will take place at its Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant (HEEP) located in Haridwar. The company confirmed that only publicly available documents and information will be referenced during the interaction.
- Manufacturing unit visit scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 13:30 hrs
- Location specified as HEEP unit in Haridwar in physical mode
- Meeting nature is a factory visit with a group of analysts/institutional investors
- Company confirmed interaction will rely solely on publicly available documents
BSE and NSE have issued notices dated August 25, 2026, imposing a fine of ₹11,03,300 each (inclusive of GST) on BHEL for non-compliance with SEBI LODR regulations during the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The infractions pertain to insufficient Independent Directors (IDs dropped from 1 to 0 effective June 2, 2026) and consequent invalid composition of the Audit, NRC, SRC, and Risk Management Committees. BHEL stated that director appointments are made by the Government of India and is applying for a waiver of the fines under the exchanges' Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The total fine of ~₹22.07 lakh is immaterial against BHEL's TTM net profit of ₹2,432 crore.
- BSE and NSE each levied a fine of ₹11,03,300 (inclusive of GST) on BHEL.
- The board had only 1 Independent Director up to June 1, 2026, and 0 Independent Directors effective June 2, 2026.
- Non-compliances impact Board composition (Regulation 17) and mandatory committees (Regulations 18, 19, 20, and 21).
- BHEL is pursuing a waiver of the fines under the stock exchanges' SOP framework.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has informed the exchanges that Shri Sumeet Salhotra, General Manager & Head (COC), Corporate Office, Noida, superannuated from the company effective August 24, 2026. The announcement is a routine statutory disclosure under SEBI LODR Regulation 30. This retirement represents normal personnel turnover with no material impact on operations or ongoing execution.
- Shri Sumeet Salhotra, General Manager & Head (COC), superannuated on 24th August 2026
- Disclosure filed under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations on 25.08.2026
- Routine management retirement with no operational or financial disruption
BHEL has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Norway-based Hystar AS for the local manufacturing of PEM Electrolyser systems. This follows a similar agreement in July 2026 for alkaline electrolysers, positioning BHEL as a dual-technology provider in the green hydrogen space. The partnership aims for phased indigenization, utilizing BHEL's 20 GW annual manufacturing capacity and Rs 662 Cr R&D base. With a current order book of Rs 1.96 lakh Cr (5.8x TTM revenue), this move targets diversification into the high-growth National Green Hydrogen Mission.
- Strategic Collaboration Agreement signed with Hystar AS, Norway on August 13, 2026
- BHEL now offers both PEM and Alkaline electrolyser solutions (Alkaline tie-up signed July 2026)
- Leverages a massive order book of Rs 1.96 lakh Cr, providing 5.8x revenue visibility
- Utilizes existing manufacturing infrastructure across 16 units with 20 GW annual capacity
- R&D investment of Rs 662 Cr (2.4% of revenue) supports the indigenization strategy
India Ratings & Research has upgraded BHEL's credit rating as of August 12, 2026. This upgrade follows a strong financial recovery in FY26, where revenue grew to ₹33,782 Cr and PAT reached ₹1,599 Cr. The company's credit profile is supported by a massive order book of ₹1.96 lakh Cr, providing 6.9x revenue visibility. Despite a debt of ₹8,187 Cr, the company maintains a conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31.
- Credit rating upgrade by India Ratings & Research announced on August 12, 2026
- Order book stands at a record ₹1.96 lakh Cr, offering 6.9x revenue visibility
- FY26 revenue reached ₹33,782 Cr with an improved operating margin of 6.93%
- Debt-to-equity ratio remains healthy at 0.31 with total debt of ₹8,187 Cr
- Exposure to weaker state utilities remains a monitorable at ₹8,650 Cr
BHEL concluded its 62nd Annual General Meeting on August 5, 2026, where shareholders approved all seven proposed resolutions, including the adoption of FY26 financial statements and the declaration of a dividend. The company reported a TTM revenue of ₹33,782 Cr and a PAT of ₹1,599 Cr for FY26. While all resolutions passed, there was notable institutional dissent on specific board appointments, with 30.45% of institutional votes cast against the re-appointment of Shri Rajesh Kumar Dwivedi. The meeting confirmed the company's stable governance and financial reporting for the previous fiscal year.
- All 7 resolutions passed with requisite majority, including the approval of dividend for FY 2025-26.
- Institutional investors cast 30.45% of their votes against the re-appointment of Director Shri Rajesh Kumar Dwivedi.
- Resolution for the appointment of Ms. Nigar Fatima Husain as Director saw 15.80% total votes against.
- A total of 189 shareholders attended the meeting via video conferencing, including the President of India representing the Promoter group.
- The company reported NIL comments from the C&AG and no qualifications from Statutory auditors for the FY26 accounts.
BHEL has received an order from the Principal Commissioner of Customs (Air-Cargo), Chennai, imposing a total fiscal implication of Rs 9,28,872. The demand stems from the wrong availment of Basic Customs duty due to a classification error (using code 9026 instead of 9032). The total amount includes differential duty, interest, and a penalty of Rs 3,85,729. Given BHEL's TTM revenue of Rs 33,782 Cr, this penalty is financially immaterial.
- Total fiscal implication of Rs 9,28,872 including duty, interest, and fines.
- Penalty and fine component specifically amounts to Rs 3,85,729.
- Differential duty demand of Rs 3,55,728.18 due to incorrect classification code.
- Interest calculated as of July 29, 2026, stands at Rs 1,87,415.15.
- BHEL is currently assessing the order to exercise its right to appeal within the 60-day window.
BHEL has issued a clarification regarding social media reports claiming the 'recent' successful development of its 1200 kV Ultra High Voltage AC (UHVAC) Auto Transformer. The company stated that the testing of the 333 MVA 1150/400/33 kV transformer actually occurred in May 2011, with commissioning in January 2012. Other technical milestones mentioned in the rumors, such as the 500 MVA/765 kV transformer, were achieved in 2014. BHEL confirmed it has been a regular supplier of 765 kV equipment for over a decade and has been technically ready for 1200 kV requirements since 2011.
- 1200 kV (1150/400/33 kV) single phase auto transformer was tested in May 2011
- 333 MVA transformer was commissioned at POWERGRID’s National Test Station in January 2012
- 500 MVA/765 kV transformer was indigenously developed in 2014
- BHEL has been a regular supplier of 765 kV Transformers and Reactors since 2014
- Company maintains a record order book of INR 1.96 lakh Cr providing 6.9x revenue visibility
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total revenue grew 19% YoY to INR 28,339 Cr in FY25. The Power segment contributed 74% of total revenue (approx. INR 20,970 Cr), while the Industry segment, including exports, contributed the remaining 26% (approx. INR 7,369 Cr).
Geographic Revenue Split
While specific regional percentages are not detailed, the company has a widespread overseas footprint with references in 91 countries and operates over 150 project sites across India.
Profitability Margins
Profit After Tax (PAT) margin improved from 1.18% in FY24 to 1.9% in FY25. Operating margins improved to 4.4% in FY25 from 3.2% in FY24, with a medium-term target of 7-8% as legacy projects are completed.
EBITDA Margin
PBILDT margin increased to 4.38% in FY25 from 2.53% in FY24, representing a YoY improvement of 185 basis points driven by better absorption of overheads in the industry segment.
Capital Expenditure
BHEL plans an annual capital expenditure of approximately INR 500 Cr over the medium term, to be funded entirely through internal cash accruals. Additionally, INR 1,700 Cr is committed to a coal gasification JV with Coal India Limited over the next 3-4 years.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Maintains a 'CRISIL A1+' rating for short-term facilities. Interest coverage ratio improved significantly from 0.73x in FY24 to 1.66x in FY25 (reported as 2.36x in some indicators) due to improved profitability.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Steel, copper, and other volatile commodities are primary inputs; however, specific percentage breakdowns per material are not disclosed in the documents.
Import Sources
Not specifically disclosed in available documents, though the company emphasizes 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and indigenous technology thrust.
Key Suppliers
Not specifically named, but the company has signed an Integrity Pact with Transparency International India for procurement transparency.
Capacity Expansion
Current manufacturing capacity allows for the delivery of up to 20 GW of power equipment per year across 16 manufacturing units.
Raw Material Costs
Profitability remains sensitive to volatile commodity prices due to only partial pass-through mechanisms in contracts; cost overruns in the power segment moderated FY25 margins.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Efficiency is driven by a large R&D spend of INR 662 Cr (2.4% of revenue) focused on product design and cost reduction.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
15-20%
Growth Strategy
Growth is underpinned by a record order book of INR 1.96 lakh Cr (6.9x revenue visibility). Strategy involves capitalizing on the thermal power revival (24.5 GW orders received in FY24-25), diversifying into Railways (Vande Bharat), Defence, and Nuclear power, and a JV for Coal Gasification.
Products & Services
Boiler-Turbine-Generators (BTG), hydro turbines, nuclear power plant equipment, electric locomotives (traction), naval guns, solar EPC, and coal gasification plants.
Brand Portfolio
BHEL (Maharatna PSU status), Harit BHEL (Sustainability initiative).
New Products/Services
Coal-to-chemicals (gasification), high-efficiency thermal plants, and green hydrogen initiatives are expected to contribute to future revenue.
Market Expansion
Targeting expansion in the 800 MW thermal segment (where it holds >80% market share) and increasing presence in 91 countries.
Market Share & Ranking
Leading market position in India's BTG segment with over 50% of the country's installed conventional power capacity.
Strategic Alliances
Joint Venture with Coal India Limited (CIL) for a coal gasification project (49% BHEL stake).
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is seeing a resurgence in thermal power (25 GW pipeline) alongside a shift toward green energy and net-zero goals by 2047. BHEL is positioning itself via 'Harit BHEL' and coal gasification.
Competitive Landscape
Dominant player in thermal; faces competition in renewables and international EPC from global engineering firms.
Competitive Moat
Moat consists of Maharatna status, 63.17% GoI ownership providing financial flexibility, and high technical entry barriers in the 800 MW BTG segment. Sustainability is high due to the 6.9x order-book-to-revenue ratio.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to Government of India energy planning; the ordering of 25 GW thermal projects since FY23 is a primary growth driver.
Consumer Behavior
Shift in government policy toward reviving thermal power to meet base-load demand while simultaneously pursuing decarbonization.
Geopolitical Risks
Exposure to global supply chains for specialized components, though 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiatives aim to reduce this.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to DPE Guidelines on Corporate Governance and SEBI Listing Regulations. Must comply with environmental standards for heavy manufacturing.
Environmental Compliance
Committed to Net Zero by 2047. Operates 21 effluent treatment plants and 19 sewage treatment plants.
Taxation Policy Impact
Not specifically disclosed; follows standard corporate tax rates for PSUs.
Legal Contingencies
BSE and NSE each imposed a fine of INR 5,42,800 (total INR 10.85 lakh) for non-compliance with Regulation 17(1) regarding Board composition (Independent Directors < 50%) for the quarter ending Sept 2025.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Stretched working capital cycle (659 GCA days) and potential for cost overruns on legacy projects could impact margins by 2-3%.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Heavy concentration in the Indian domestic market, particularly with State and Central power utilities.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on the Government of India for director appointments and strategic direction.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Mitigated by INR 662 Cr R&D spend and diversification into green hydrogen and coal gasification.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Receivables and contract assets exceed INR 38,000 Cr. While 80% are PSUs, INR 8,650 Cr is owed by financially weaker state utilities.