BHEL rides thermal power revival—can it keep up with demand?
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) shares have risen 6% since Friday, when the company announced a ₹7,500 crore order win for an 800 MW thermal power generation project. This brings the company's total order book to ₹1.7 trillion—5x the trailing twelve-month revenue.
With a swelling order book and a renewed focus on thermal power capacity additions, timely execution will be key to meeting deadlines and maintaining a competitive edge. Read this | BHEL's fortunes poised for revival as order book fills up on demand for coal-fired power Power generation equipment dominates BHEL’s order book, accounting for over three-fourths of total orders, while exports remain marginal at 2% and industry-related orders make up the rest. The company's order inflows in FY25 so far stand at ₹68,500 crore, compared to ₹78,000 crore in FY24—a sharp jump from the ₹20,000 crore average seen during FY21-23.
The state-owned equipment manufacturer has benefitted from the government’s energy policy shift over the past two years to support both renewable and thermal power rather than focusing solely on renewables. This change was driven by a sharp rise in power shortages during non-solar hours. Moreover, the power plants currently under construction offer higher margins for BHEL, as they feature larger capacities (660 MW and 800 MW) and advanced supercritical technology that enhances fuel efficiency.
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