Mumbai, May 19 -- Profit before tax stood at Rs 2,917.34 crore in the fourth quarter of FY26, registering a growth of 1.74% on YoY basis.

Total expenses rose 14.51% YoY to Rs 7,417.34 crore in the March 2026 quarter. The cost of materials consumed stood at Rs 4,793.87 crore (up 8.23%) while employee benefits expenses were at Rs 831.42 crore (up 8.52% YoY) during the period under review.

The company's order book position stood at Rs 73,882 crore as of 1st April 2026.

Bharat Electronics (BEL) is a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It manufactures electronic products and systems for the army, navy, and air force.

Shares of Bharat Electronics shed 0.83% to end at Rs 423.15 on the BSE.

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