Bharat Heavy Eletricals Limited

Bharat Heavy Eletricals Limited

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is India's largest government-owned engineering and manufacturing enterprise, established in 1964, operating under the Ministry of Heavy Industries. It is a leading player in energy, infrastructure, and industrial systems, with 50%+ contribution to India’s conventional power generation. BHEL, a Maharatna PSU, has a major role in thermal and nuclear power projects. 

Key aspects of BHEL:

• Power Leadership: With over $200+$ GW installed power capacity globally, it provides equipment for thermal, hydro, nuclear, and solar PV.
• Manufacturing Prowess: It has 16 manufacturing units, 2 repair units, and over 140 project sites.
• Diversification: Beyond power, BHEL serves sectors including aerospace (supplying batteries/tanks for projects like Chandrayaan-3), defense, oil & gas, and renewable energy.
• Recent Developments: As of May 2026, the company is seeing a revival in thermal orders, with a reported order book of approx. ₹2,39,660 crore.