BEML is targeting a Rs 180 billion order book by the end of FY25

27 Feb 2025 CW Team

A key player in heavy equipment for defence, rail, metro and mining, BEML is shaping India’s infrastructure growth. Shantanu Roy, Chairman & Managing Director, speaks to PRATAP PADODE, Founder & Editor-inChief, CW, on order books, revenue and future expectations.

Which sectors do you see driving BEML's future growth, given its diverse revenue streams?

There is a growing demand in the rolling stock market, which encompasses various types of rail and metro vehicles. The sector presents tremendous opportunities, with ongoing projects like the Vande Bharat trains and other variants, including Amrit Bharat and Amrit Metro.

The metro market, particularly in Tier-1 and 2 cities, offers promising growth potential. We believe that once the delayed orders, and the electric multiple unit (EMU) local trains are back on track, the share of rolling stock in the railway and metro segments will see significant growth. With these prospects on the horizon, we remain optimistic about receiving substantial orders in coming years...

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