Bharat Electronics sets FY24 revenue target at ₹19,500-20,000 crore
Bhanu Prakash Srivastava, the Chairman and Managing Director told CNBC-TV18 that the revenue growth rate may be at the lower end of the guided 15-17%.
Defence and aerospace major, Bharat Electronics (BEL) is targeting turnover of ₹19,500 - ₹20,000 crore in the current financial year 2024. Bhanu Prakash Srivastava, the Chairman and Managing Director told CNBC-TV18 that the revenue growth rate may be at the lower end of the guided 15-17%.
However, the company maintained gross margin guidance at 40-42% and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) margin guidance at 21-23%.
Srivastava said BEL has secured orders worth ₹16,300 crore to date and will be able to exceed the ₹20,000 crore order inflow guidance.
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However, there are some challenges in execution, he said, adding that some revenue may be deferred from the third quarter to the fourth quarter.
Shares of the Bengaluru-based company have gained close to 12% in a month versus gains of around 8.5% in Nifty 50.
The company's peers include Bharat Dynamics, Cochin Shipyard and Garden Reach Shipbuilders, and Hindustan Aeronautics from the defence pack.
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(Edited by : Shweta Mungre)
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