Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is experiencing a resurgence in its business thanks to a significant order for Vande Bharat train sets from the Indian Railways. BHEL's Bhopal unit is playing a key role in manufacturing traction motors for these high-speed trains, contributing significantly to the company's overall production. BHEL's...
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production has steadily increased since the financial year 2020-21, with a projected output of 4275 crore rupees in the upcoming financial year 2024-25. The company's focus on Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives is evident in its production of essential heavy equipment for transportation, defense, and industrial sectors across its units in Bhopal, Bengaluru, and Jhansi. The Vande Bharat train set order, worth 23,000 crore rupees, is considered a lifeline for BHEL, with the company working diligently to fulfill the order on time. The trains are expected to operate at speeds of 160 to 176 kilometers per hour, powered by traction motors designed and manufactured by BHEL Bhopal.