Company Overview
BHEL is India’s largest engineering and manufacturing enterprise in the core energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.
Established in 1964 and headquartered in New Delhi, it operates under the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
Recognized as a Maharatna PSU, it plays a pivotal role in driving India's ambition toward self-reliance (‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’).
Key Business Areas & Products
Power Generation: Supplies equipment and executes projects across thermal, hydro, gas, nuclear, and solar PV sectors.
Transmission & Infrastructure: Manufactures transformers, switchgear, and grid systems; also deeply engaged in developing HVDC/UHVDC links and innovative electrical solutions.
Industrial & Strategic Sectors: Provides solutions for transportation (e.g., Vande Bharat trains, locomotives), defense and aerospace (e.g., naval guns, simulators), oil & gas, and emerging technologies.
New Energy Technologies: Expanding into battery energy storage systems (BESS), EV chargers, methanol-fired boilers, and other green solutions.
Scale & Reach
Operates more than 16 manufacturing units, supported by regional offices and service centers across India.
Workforce counts nearly 29,000 skilled employees.
Contributes over 55% of India’s total installed power generation capacity (excluding renewables), showcasing its dominance in the sector.
Strong international presence with projects and equipment supplied to over 80–90 countries.
Strategic Initiatives & Projects
Developing the EV Super App under the PM E‑Drive initiative to integrate services for EV users nationwide.
Awarded a ₹6,500 crore contract to supply steam turbine generators and oversee deployment for six 800 MW thermal units under Adani Power.
Engaged in constructing supercritical thermal power projects, including the new Ukai 800 MW unit in Gujarat.