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BHEL shares hit 52-week high on FY26 business updates; what investors need to know

Abha Raverkar

3 min read | Updated on April 20, 2026, 11:49 IST

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BHEL recorded total order inflows of ₹75,000 crore during the financial year, taking its total outstanding order book to stand at ₹2.44 lakh crore at the end of FY26.

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BHEL's turnover for the reporting fiscal year stood at ₹32,500 crore, marking a growth of 18% YoY. | Image: Shutterstock

BHEL share price: Shares of defence PSU Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) gained as much as 5.37% to hit a 52-week high of ₹333.79 per unit on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday, April 20, after it reported its business update for the 2025-26 financial year (FY26). Furthermore, it also filed a recovery suit against Raichur Power Corporation.
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At around 11:01 AM, the stock was trading 4.17% higher at ₹330 per equity share. It touched its year’s low of ₹205.12 apiece on August 29, 2025.

The scrip advanced 15% in the past week and 27% over the month. On a year-to-date basis, it has jumped 14%.

FY26 business updates snapshots

In a regulatory filing late evening on April 17, BHEL stated that it has registered strong revenue growth in FY26.

Its turnover for the reporting fiscal year stood at ₹32,500 crore (provisional), marking a growth of 18% year-on-year (YoY).

The Maharashtra firm recorded total order inflows of ₹75,000 crore during the financial year, taking BHEL’s total outstanding order book to stand at ₹2.44 lakh crore at the end of FY26.

In the power sector, the company said it continued to maintain a strong market position with significant order wins of around ₹59,000 crores during the year.
BHEL’s industrial segment recorded fresh orders of around ₹16,000 crores across diverse sectors such as transportation, transmission, defence, process industries, and industrial equipment, reflecting the company’s “broad-based presence”.

On the execution front, the firm commissioned or synchronised around 8.9 GW of power capacity, “demonstrating its continued focus on project delivery and operational efficiency.”

“With healthy revenue growth, a strong order book, and a sustained execution pipeline, BHEL enters FY 2026–27 with solid momentum. The company remains committed to delivering high-impact infrastructure, driving indigenisation, and enhancing stakeholder value,” the New Delhi-based firm stated.

BHEL files recovery suit

In a separate regulatory filing on Friday, BHEL said it has filed a suit before the Bengaluru Commercial Court seeking recovery of amounts from Raichur Power Corporation Ltd.

The firm filed a suit seeking recovery of an amount worth ₹143.21 crore under contract for supply and services for 2 X 800 MW units and other associated works for Yeramaras Thermal Power Station from Raichur Power Corporation Ltd.

BHEL has a total market capitalisation of ₹1.15 lakh crore as of April 20, 2026, according to data on the NSE.


Disclaimer: This article is purely for informational purposes and should not be considered investment advice from Upstox. Please consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

About The Author

Abha Raverkar
Abha Raverkar is a post-graduate in economics from Christ University, Bengaluru. She has a strong interest in the markets and loves to unravel the nitty-gritties of the latest happenings in the world of markets, business, and the economy.

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