Bharat Bijlee reports strong half-year earnings, plans to boost borrowing capacity

Bharat Bijlee Limited's board of directors, at its meeting on October 16, 2025, approved unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2025. The company reported a significant increase in total income, reaching ₹960.34 Crores for the half-year, up from ₹789.74 Crores in the previous year. Profit before tax for the half-year surged to ₹74.50 Crores, compared to ₹57.09 Crores in the corresponding period of 2024. Earnings per equity share (basic & diluted) for the half-year were ₹49.64.

The board also approved a proposal to increase the company's borrowing limits under Section 180(1)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, to not exceeding ₹1500 Crores. This is subject to shareholder approval via a special resolution. Concurrently, the board approved the creation of charges on movable and other available securities for borrowings up to ₹1500 Crores, also pending shareholder approval.

These strategic financial enhancements aim to support future growth and operational expansion. Shareholders will be asked to approve these measures through a postal ballot, with the cut-off date for eligibility set as Friday, October 24, 2025.