About Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Bharat Electronics Limited is a Aerospace & Defense company operating in the Industrials sector.
BEL trades on the Indian stock exchanges (NSE/BSE) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- ₹369.90
- Market Cap
- ₹2.70T
- 52-Week High
- ₹473.45
- 52-Week Low
- ₹354.55
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
₹1,000 Invested in Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
How much would ₹1,000 invested in BEL be worth today?
What would ₹1,000 invested in BEL 1 year ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in 2025 would be worth ₹881 as of November 2026, representing a -11.9% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in BEL 3 years ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in 2023 would be worth ₹2,790 as of November 2026, representing a +179.0% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in BEL 5 years ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in 2021 would be worth ₹5,783 as of November 2026, representing a +478.3% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in BEL 10 years ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in 2016 would be worth ₹11,849 as of November 2026, representing a +1084.9% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in BEL at IPO be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) at IPO would be worth ₹260,374 as of November 2026, representing a +25937.4% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 24+ years (291 months), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has averaged a monthly return of +2.59% with a median return of +1.12%. The stock had 163 positive months (56%) and 128 negative months (44%). The best month in BEL's history was May 2009 with a +39.6% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -32.1%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +7.0%), and January the weakest (-0.2%).
BEL's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2003 with a cumulative return of +141.6%, and the worst was 2008 at -76.9%.
Annual Returns
Over 24 years of trading history, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has delivered an average annual return of +43.31% with a median return of +37.08%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +27.02%. The stock posted gains in 17 years (71%) and losses in 7 years (29%).
BEL's best year was 2003 with a +257.62% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -63.79%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 4 years. BEL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 16 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -6.91% | ₹397.37 | ₹369.90 |
| 2025 | +37.39% | ₹289.23 | ₹397.37 |
| 2024 | +60.76% | ₹179.92 | ₹289.23 |
| 2023 | +87.62% | ₹95.90 | ₹179.92 |
| 2022 | +45.67% | ₹65.83 | ₹95.90 |
| 2021 | +79.85% | ₹36.60 | ₹65.83 |
| 2020 | +23.48% | ₹29.64 | ₹36.60 |
| 2019 | +17.08% | ₹25.32 | ₹29.64 |
| 2018 | -51.05% | ₹51.73 | ₹25.32 |
| 2017 | +47.73% | ₹35.01 | ₹51.73 |
| 2016 | +1.68% | ₹34.43 | ₹35.01 |
| 2015 | +40.62% | ₹24.49 | ₹34.43 |
| 2014 | +190.52% | ₹8.43 | ₹24.49 |
| 2013 | -19.81% | ₹10.51 | ₹8.43 |
| 2012 | -1.59% | ₹10.68 | ₹10.51 |
| 2011 | -22.71% | ₹13.82 | ₹10.68 |
| 2010 | -7.78% | ₹14.99 | ₹13.82 |
| 2009 | +163.48% | ₹5.69 | ₹14.99 |
| 2008 | -63.79% | ₹15.71 | ₹5.69 |
| 2007 | +58.53% | ₹9.91 | ₹15.71 |
| 2006 | +36.77% | ₹7.24 | ₹9.91 |
| 2005 | +53.59% | ₹4.72 | ₹7.24 |
| 2004 | +10.76% | ₹4.26 | ₹4.72 |
| 2003 | +257.62% | ₹1.19 | ₹4.26 |
Frequently Asked Questions: BEL
What sector is BEL in? ▼
BEL operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
How has BEL performed historically? ▼
Over 24 years of trading history, BEL has posted gains in 17 years (71% of the time). The best year was 2003 with a +257.6% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in BEL? ▼
You can invest in BEL through any brokerage account that offers access to Indian exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold BEL.
Last updated: 11/1/2026