About Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited is a Specialty Industrial Machinery company operating in the Industrials sector.
BHEL trades on the Indian stock exchanges (NSE/BSE) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- ₹248.11
- Market Cap
- ₹863.93B
- 52-Week High
- ₹305.90
- 52-Week Low
- ₹193.50
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Specialty Industrial Machinery
₹1,000 Invested in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
How much would ₹1,000 invested in BHEL be worth today?
What would ₹1,000 invested in BHEL 1 year ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) in 2025 would be worth ₹1,181 as of May 2026, representing a +18.1% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in BHEL 3 years ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) in 2023 would be worth ₹3,228 as of May 2026, representing a +222.8% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in BHEL 5 years ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) in 2021 would be worth ₹5,333 as of May 2026, representing a +433.3% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in BHEL 10 years ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) in 2016 would be worth ₹2,809 as of May 2026, representing a +180.9% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in BHEL at IPO be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) at IPO would be worth ₹54,578 as of May 2026, representing a +5357.8% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 30+ years (363 months), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.96% with a median return of +1.19%. The stock had 201 positive months (55%) and 162 negative months (45%). The best month in BHEL's history was April 1996 with a +49.0% return, while the worst was February 2016 at -34.5%. Historically, May tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.8%), and January the weakest (-0.3%).
BHEL's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 8 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2003 with a cumulative return of +118.2%, and the worst was 2011 at -60.0%.
Annual Returns
Over 30 years of trading history, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has delivered an average annual return of +23.18% with a median return of +7.00%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.98%. The stock posted gains in 15 years (50%) and losses in 15 years (50%).
BHEL's best year was 2003 with a +192.76% gain, while the worst was 2011 at -47.18%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 4 years. BHEL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 15 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 13 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -13.69% | ₹287.45 | ₹248.11 |
| 2025 | +25.57% | ₹228.92 | ₹287.45 |
| 2024 | +18.62% | ₹192.98 | ₹228.92 |
| 2023 | +145.36% | ₹78.65 | ₹192.98 |
| 2022 | +35.21% | ₹58.17 | ₹78.65 |
| 2021 | +64.21% | ₹35.43 | ₹58.17 |
| 2020 | -17.38% | ₹42.88 | ₹35.43 |
| 2019 | -38.35% | ₹69.55 | ₹42.88 |
| 2018 | -19.26% | ₹86.14 | ₹69.55 |
| 2017 | +15.79% | ₹74.40 | ₹86.14 |
| 2016 | -28.15% | ₹103.55 | ₹74.40 |
| 2015 | -35.91% | ₹161.56 | ₹103.55 |
| 2014 | +52.24% | ₹106.12 | ₹161.56 |
| 2013 | -19.83% | ₹132.37 | ₹106.12 |
| 2012 | -1.78% | ₹134.76 | ₹132.37 |
| 2011 | -47.18% | ₹255.15 | ₹134.76 |
| 2010 | -2.35% | ₹261.30 | ₹255.15 |
| 2009 | +78.13% | ₹146.69 | ₹261.30 |
| 2008 | -46.94% | ₹276.44 | ₹146.69 |
| 2007 | +127.20% | ₹121.67 | ₹276.44 |
| 2006 | +66.57% | ₹73.05 | ₹121.67 |
| 2005 | +82.15% | ₹40.10 | ₹73.05 |
| 2004 | +54.11% | ₹26.02 | ₹40.10 |
| 2003 | +192.76% | ₹8.89 | ₹26.02 |
| 2002 | +23.74% | ₹7.18 | ₹8.89 |
| 2001 | -14.71% | ₹8.42 | ₹7.18 |
| 2000 | -22.03% | ₹10.80 | ₹8.42 |
| 1999 | -19.99% | ₹13.50 | ₹10.80 |
| 1998 | -26.14% | ₹18.28 | ₹13.50 |
| 1997 | +67.54% | ₹10.91 | ₹18.28 |
Frequently Asked Questions: BHEL
What sector is BHEL in? ▼
BHEL operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry.
How has BHEL performed historically? ▼
Over 30 years of trading history, BHEL has posted gains in 15 years (50% of the time). The best year was 2003 with a +192.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in BHEL? ▼
You can invest in BHEL 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 BHEL.
Last updated: 4/4/2026