What it is:
BHEL Ltd is a Maharatna PSU and India’s largest heavy electrical equipment manufacturer, primarily serving the power and infrastructure sectors.
Founded: 1964
Headquarters: New Delhi
Ministry: Heavy Industries
What BHEL Does
Power equipment: Boilers, turbines, generators (BTG) for thermal, hydro & nuclear plants
Transmission & industry: Transformers, motors, switchgear
Renewables & mobility: Solar equipment, EV components, electric locomotives
Defence & railways: Propulsion systems, signalling, industrial systems
Services: EPC, repairs, overhauls, spares
How BHEL Makes Money
EPC contracts for power & industrial projects
Manufacturing and supply of heavy equipment
High-margin services, repairs, and spares over project lifecycle
Why Investors Track BHEL
Direct beneficiary of India’s power capex revival
Strong position in thermal power equipment
Turnaround potential with rising order inflows and execution
Key Strengths
Strategic national importance
Large installed base → recurring service revenue
Strong order book visibility
Beneficiary of Make in India in heavy engineering