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BEL Announces 150% Interim Dividend
India's leading defence PSU, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), has announced an interim dividend of 150% for the financial year 2025. This announcement, made on March 5, 2025, marks the first interim dividend declared by BEL for FY25. The company's stock price saw an increase leading up to the announcement. Investors and market analysts are keenly observing this development.
BEL's Dividend History
BEL has a consistent track record of rewarding its shareholders through dividends and bonus issues. In 2024, the company declared dividends three times, with the last dividend being ₹0.80 per share in August. Earlier in 2024, BEL paid ₹0.70 per share in both March and February. In 2023, the total dividend distributed by the company was ₹1.80 per share. This consistent dividend payout reflects BEL's commitment to providing value for its shareholders.
BEL's Q3 FY25 Performance
BEL reported strong Q3 FY25 results. The company posted a 47.33% YoY increase in net profit, reaching ₹1,316.06 crore. Revenue from operations also witnessed significant growth, rising by 37% to ₹5,643 crore compared to the same period last year. BEL's operating profit (EBITDA) surged by 57.5% to ₹1,653 crore, with the EBITDA margin expanding to 28.7%. As of December 2024, the company's total order book stood at an impressive ₹71,100 crore. This substantial order book indicates strong future revenue potential for BEL.About BEL
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is an Indian public sector undertaking specializing in aerospace and defence electronics. Headquartered in Bengaluru, the Navratna company develops advanced electronic products and systems for the Indian Armed Forces and other government agencies.
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