CM Yogi to lay foundation of 660MW plant at Panki

The UP government is planning a powerpacked start to the New Year by deciding to gift a brand new super-critical 660 MW power unit at Panki in Kanpur to citizens of the state. Informed sources in the state energy department said that chief minister Aditya Nath Yogi is likely to lay the foundation stone of the new unit in January. The 660 MW plant would be the first stateowned power unit to be installed by BJP government almost 10 months after it stormed to power in March 2017. UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) director (technical), BS Tewari confirmed that the board of directors has given its nod to the new unit proposed to be set up at Panki. Sources said that a proposal to this effect is likely to be taken by the energy task force of the state government this week itself and the new unit is most likely to be constructed by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). more at: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/cm-yogi-to-lay-foundation-of-660mw-plant-at-panki/articleshow/62320773.cms

BHEL bags Rs 672-cr order for 25 kV AC Mainline EMU Trains

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd today said it has secured a contract for 146 sets of IGBT-based 3 phase electrics for 25 KV AC Mainline EMU (MEMU) trains. "Valued at Rs 672 crore, the order has been placed on BHEL by Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala. BHEL's scope of the work in the order envisages design, manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning of IGBT-based propulsion system and other equipment for MEMU trains of Indian Railways," BHEL said in a statement today. The system and equipment to be deployed in the project will be developed and produced by BHEL at its various manufacturing plants located at Bengaluru, Bhopal and Jhansi, it said. BHEL has been supplying electric as well as diesel locomotives, EMUs, propulsion system sets and drives to Indian Railways over the years. Till date, BHEL has supplied 360 electric locomotives of various ratings to Indian Railways apart from over 370 Diesel Electric Shunting Locomotives to various industries, the statement said. ref: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/bhel-bags-rs-672-cr-order-for-25-kv-ac-mainline-emu-trains-2468305.html

BHEL bags Rs 7,300 cr order to set up plant in Tamil Nadu

Power equipment maker BhelBSE 0.28 % said today that it has won a Rs 7,300 crore order for setting up a Supercritical Thermal Power Project (TPP) in Tamil Nadu. The order for setting up the 2x660 MW Udangudi TPP has been placed on the state-owned firm by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd (TANGEDCO), Bhel said in a statement. This is the fourth order for supercritical sets finalised in the last three years by TANGEDCO, and all the four orders have been won by Bhel. The previous three orders viz 2x660 MW Ennore SEZ, 1x800 MW North Chennai Supercritical TPP Stage-III and 2x800 MW Uppur TPP were also secured by Bhel on International Competition Bidding (ICB) basis, the company said. Located at Udangudi in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, the greenfield project will be executed by Bhel on Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) basis. ref: https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8783238135378436914#editor/target=post;postID=3547043995180291117

BHEL commissions coal-fired power plant in Indonesia

BHEL today announced commissioning of a 54 MW coal-fired captive power project in Indonesia. The 3x18 MW power project located at Sangatta, East Kalimantan, Indonesia has been set up by BHEL for PT Citra Kusuma Perdana (PT CKP) for their coal-mining operations, BHEL said in a statement. For the project, the company has designed, engineered, manufactured and supplied the boiler, turbine and generator (BTG) island and associated auxiliaries along with supervisory services during erection and commissioning. BHEL has executed several projects in the region including projects in Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. In Indonesia, the company has earlier successfully executed a 2x30 MW boiler project for PT Makmur Sejahtera Wisesa (PT MSW); and 2x11 MW and 1x15 MW captive power projects for PT Indo Bharat Rayon (PT IBR). ref: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/bhel-commissions-coal-fired-power-plant-in-indonesia/articleshow/62038372.cms

BHEL wins order from Kahalgaon power plant

Following an international competitive bidding (ICB), Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has secured an order for the renovation and modernisation (R&M) of Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP) at Kahalgaon super thermal power plant in Bihar, India. Valued at over Rs.215 Crore, the turnkey order envisages carrying out R&M of ESPs at Kahalgaon STPS, Stage-I (4x210 MW) of NTPC Ltd. The ESPs, originally supplied along with the units by BHEL, have been in successful operation for more than 25 years since the commissioning of the units. Renovation of these ESPs will enable these units to meet the new norms for suspended particulate matter (SPM) emission, recently announced by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEF & CC). Modernisation of the units will facilitate the operation of these units for many more years. BHEL’s scope of work in the contract includes design, engineering, manufacture, supply, dismantling, erection, testing and commissioning of the ESPs to bring down the SPM emission to the stipulated level for all the four units of Kahalgaon STPS, Stage-1. Major equipment for the project will be supplied by BHEL’s units located at Ranipet and Bhopal, while the execution on site will be undertaken by Power Sector Eastern Region. more at : https://www.worldcoal.com/power/08122017/bhel-wins-order-from-kahalgaon-power-plant/

BHEL Trichy bags two international safety awards

Recognising the safety practices of BHEL Trichy, the unit of Maharatna Public Sector Unit (PSU) was conferred with the safety excellence award for heavy industries and public enterprises by the International Institute of Security and Safety Management (IISSM). Similarly, an official with the safety department of BHEL, Trichy has bagged the best safety professional award during an event held at New Delhi recently. more at : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/trichy/bhel-trichy-bags-two-international-safety-awards/articleshow/61856182.cms

Bhel commissions 3,200 MW hydro unit in Mizoram

BhelBSE -0.80 % said today that it has commissioned the second unit of the Tuirial Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Mizoram. The unit has been commissioned by Bhel in less than a 100 days of the commissioning of the first one, Bhel said in a statement. Located in Kolasib district of Mizoram, the greenfield project of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd (NEEPCO) has been set up on the river Tuirial. Power generation from Tuirial HEP will contribute significantly to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and contribute towards achieving a low carbon development path for the nation, Bhel said. The order for Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) works for two units of 30 MW each was placed on Bhel by NEEPCO for their design, manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning. ref: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/engineering/bhel-commissions-3200-mw-hydro-unit-in-mizoram/articleshow/61847193.cms

NTPC power plants face Bhel equipment woes

State-run NTPC Ltd has been facing problems at several of its power projects due to issues related to equipment supplied by Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Bhel), said several people aware of the developments. Turbine-generator (TG) sets supplied by India’s largest power generation equipment manufacturer to the country’s largest electricity utility have developed problems at Bongaigaon (Assam), Vallur (Tamil Nadu), Rihand and Faridabad (UP) plants over the last three years. This comes in the backdrop of ongoing investigations into the explosion at the recently commissioned 500 megawatts (MW) unit of NTPC’s 1,550MW Unchahar plant, the equipment for which was supplied by Bhel. The project supplies electricity to Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Chandigarh, Delhi and Uttarakhand. More at: http://www.livemint.com/Industry/SAycHid6v59b5sv02FElmI/NTPC-power-plants-face-Bhel-equipment-woes.html

G. Uday Kumar to head BHEL-ISG, Bengaluru

G. Uday Kumar, 58, has taken charge as General Manager Incharge of Industrial Systems Group (ISG), Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL). Prior to this, Kumar was General Manager (GT, NBS, HR & Medical) at BHEL-HPEP, Hyderabad. A mechanical engineering graduate from Osmania University, Hyderabad, Kumar has 34 years of experience working in different areas including oil rigs, pulvarisers and also as Director (HR) at the erstwhile BHPV, Vizag, which is the 17th unit of BHEL. He also headed HR at BHEL-HPEP, Hyderabad, before being elevated as General Manager Incharge to head BHEL-ISG. Kumar has undergone training on the advance class 6F Gas Turbine at GE, Belfort, France and has been deputed to Oman twice to assist BHEL-Power Sector commission gas turbines supplied by BHEL. ref: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/g-uday-kumar-to-head-bhelisg-bengaluru/article9958691.ece

BHEL gains on bagging 765 kV substation order

Bharat Heavy ElectricalsBSE 0.78 % (BHELBSE 0.78 %) advanced in early trade on Thursday after the power-major bagged an order for setting up two 765 kV substations on engineering, procurement and construction basis, in West Bengal. Following the development, the stock gained 1.11 per cent to Rs 91 on BSE. It opened at Rs 90 and touched an intraday high and low of Rs 91.45 and Rs 90 respectively, in the first hour of trade. More at: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/bhel-gains-on-bagging-765-kv-substation-order/articleshow/61571451.cms

BHEL aims to increase non-power revenue to 40% by 2022

The state-owned power equipment major, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is aiming at doubling the non-power revenue by 2022 and the projects will be executed on a turnkey basis. The areas like municipal water, Ganga mission, solar, aerospace, defense and metro and high speed rail projects have been identified as growth drivers. "Currently, our non-power business is 20 percent and we are aiming at doubling it to 40 percent by 2022," BHEL Director Amitabh Mathur told PTI. "Unless, we take turnkey projects like we do in power, topline will not be high," he said. more at: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/bhel-aims-to-increase-non-power-revenue-to-40-by-2022-2431487.html

Singareni gives 800 MW thermal plant work to BHEL

Super critical thermal power plant being set up in Mancherial district at a cost of ₹ 5,817 crore The management of Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) has decided to give the work of setting up its new 800 MW super critical thermal power plant in Mancherial district with ₹ 5,817 crore, as the second phase of its existing 2 x 600 MW project, to Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) on nomination basis. It is BHEL that had executed the existing thermal power project of Singareni with fabrication and installation of boilers, turbines and generators for both the units of 600 MW each. The board of SCCL headed by its Chairman and Managing Director N. Sridhar which met here on Monday decided to give the work on nomination basis to BHEL following the approval of the detail project report submitted by the company recently. The State Government suggested to SCCL to give work to BHEL keeping in mind its reputation in executing such projects in time. It may be recalled that BHEL has also bagged the work of setting up 5 x 800 MW super critical thermal power plant of Telangana State Power Generation Corporation Ltd (TSGenco) at Dameracherla in Nalgonda district. It is also executing two other power projects of Genco 4x270 MW project at Manuguru and 800 MW plant as part of seventh unit of Kothagudem Thermal Power Station.According to Singareni officials, BHEL would take up work on the new unit once the process of tenders is over. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/singareni-gives-800-mw-thermal-plant-work-to-bhel/article19951922.ece

BHEL HRD CENTRE ANNOUNCES BEGINNING OF WEEK LONG 16TH YOUNG MANAGERS PROG— NAVUDAY

BHEL Bhopal’s Human Resource Development Centre the other day announced the beginning of the week long 16th Young Managers Programme– NAV-UDAY at HRD Centre. On this occasion HK Nigam, General Manager (MM, Logistics, EM & EMRP) was present as the Chief Guest. Amitabh Dubey (AGM) HRD Swagata S Saxena, DGM (HRD) were also present on the occasion. A total of 26 participants are attending the programme from various sister Units/ sites of BHEL. Nigam addressing the gathering said that in today’s business environment one should be a keen learner and contribute to the best towards our internal and external customers. He said that we need to provide full support to juniors to make them excel in their area of operation. He also reiterated more focus on management and interpersonal skills and on building effective working relationship with various sister units and sites so that fast track decisions can be made. BHEL has the strength to survive any challenge and the management has a lot of expectations from the young managers. He further urged the participants to gain maximum knowledge from the classroom input. Earlier, Amitabh Dubey, AGM (HRD) welcoming all the guest and the participants said that “YMP provides a platform where young managers get ample opportunities to learn and develop. We have lot of expectations from you”. Later, Swagata S Saxena, DGM (HRD) briefed about the genesis and design of the programme. Umesh Kumar Savle, Sr Engineer (HRD) compered the programme and proposed the Vote of Thanks. ref: http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhopal/bhel-hrd-centre-announces-beginning-of-week-long-16th-young-managers-prog-navuday.html

Bhel starts execution of Rs20,400 crore Yadadri plant in Telangana

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Bhel) Monday said it has commenced execution of Rs20,400 crore Yadadri supercritical thermal power project ordered by Telangana State Power Generation Corporation. “The execution of the 4,000 MW Yadadri Supercritical Thermal Power Project ordered on Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) by Telangana State Power Generation Corporation Limited (TSGENCO) has commenced with the issuance of revised Letter of Intent by TSGENCO,” Bhel said in a regulatory filing. Bhel said that the project, valued at approximately Rs20,400 crore, is the single largest order for the company so far and is also the highest value order ever placed in the power sector in India. “The project has been accorded environmental clearance” and would be compliant with the revised emission norms,” the PSU said. The project is located at Damaracherla in Nalgonda district of Telangana. Bhel said the Yadadri project will be executed on fast track basis by the company in line with its strategy of focusing on revival of held up projects and their speedy execution. TSGENCO has earlier awarded contracts for 800 MW Kothagudem and 1,080 MW Bhadradri power projects to Bhel, which are under advanced stages of execution. ref: http://www.livemint.com/Industry/D4sJSre3I2YvWcyWowfQpO/Bhel-starts-execution-of-Rs20400-crore-Yadadri-plant-in-Tel.html

BHEL BHOPAL BAGS BEST PRODUCTIVE UNIT OF THE YEAR AWARD

In a grand programme held at New Delhi, BHEL, Bhopal received the ‘Best Productive Unit of the Year Award’ from Anant Geete Minister of Heavy Industries; Atul Sobti, Chairman and Managing Director, BHEL and Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta, Joint Secretary (Ministry of Heavy Industries). TG Bagchi, General Manager (TCB) received the honour on behalf of Bhopal unit. DK Thakur, Executive Director BHEL, Bhopal congratulated all the employees and Trade union representatives for receiving the honour twice in a row. He said that it is a matter of great pride to be able to retain the top spot but at the same time challenging also. Citing the present economic challenges Thakur said that the corporation expects a lot from Bhopal unit. He further urged the employees to work with full commitment and dedication to let the glory prevail. Similarly, at the Corporate led ‘Utkrishtta Puraskar’ ceremony, Bhopal unit won the ‘Grahak Santushti Puraskar’ for the year 2015-16. MK Maravi, Senior DGM; Bharat Arora, Yathart Seth, Nand Kumar Modi and Ravi Verma received the prize. Along with this Bhopal unit and Hyderabad unit jointly received the ‘Anusandhan Puraskar’ for the year 2015-16. SK Biswas, Sr DGM; Anupam Parekh, I Chattopadhyay, UR Sidar and Ankur Saxena received the prize. ref: http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhopal/bhel-bhopal-bags-best-productive-unit-of-the-year-award.html

BHEL BAGS IT INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2017

nformation and Technology Services Department (ITS) of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) Bhopal, has won the prestigious IT Innovation and Excellence Awards 2017 and awarded as the ‘Best Government Organisation Implementing Information Security’, at the CSI-IT2020 Annual Technology Conference, held in Mumbai. On behalf of ITS BHEL Bhopal, the Award was received by NP Sanodia AGM (IT) and Deepa Prabhakar SDGM (IT) from top officials of CSI Mumbai in a glittering function attended by eminent CIOs of various reputed IT organizations and the elite of the Indian IT industry. DK Thakur, Executive Director BHEL, presented the Award to ITS team of BHEL Bhopal in the presence of TK BAGCHI, General Manager (P&D, IT & TCB). Meanwhile, the HRDC, Bhopal has organised a one-day workshop on ‘Testing techniques in Switchgear’. The faculty was Arun Dewangan, DGM (SWE). Brajesh Agrawal. AGM (HRD) and CPIO spoke about the importance of technical workshops and the role of testing techniques in maintaining the quality of products leading to customer satisfaction and customer delight. Vijay Bhalla, Senior Manager coordinated the workshop and proposed the vote of thanks. Suresh Nema and Atique Khan were also present on this occasion. The lecture was highly appreciated by all the participants as they found it very useful in day to day working. ref: http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhopal/bhel-bags-it-innovation-and-excellence-awards-2017.html

BHEL awards meritorious employees, units

BHEL celebrated Utkrishthta Utsav, where awards were conferred on meritorious employees and units. Anant Geete, Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises participated and presented the awards. Atul Sobti, CMD, BHEL, Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta, joint secretary, Department of Heavy Industry, directors on the board of BHEL, former directors and senior officials from the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises were also present. ref: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/trichy/bhel-awards-meritorious-employees-units/articleshow/61109295.cms

President Of India Presents ‘Vayoshreshtha Samman’ 2017 To BHEL For Promoting Well-Being And Welfare Of Senior Citizens

In recognition of the outstanding service ​of Bhel ​for promoting the well-being and welfare of senior citizens​, President of India, Ram Nath Kovind presented the ‘Vayoshreshtha Samman’ 2017 to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)​. The prestigious national award for ‘Best Public Sector Undertaking in Promoting The Well Being And Welfare Of Senior Citizens’, was received by Atul Sobti, CMD, BHEL, along with D. Bandyopadhyay, Director (HR), BHEL. ​​ Lauding BHEL’s initiatives in caring for its employees even after superannuation, the Hon’ble President said that more organisations should take such initiatives on the lines of BHEL, and care for employees who devote their entire working life to the organisation. Significantly, BHEL is the only corporate to be awarded in a total of 22 awardees under 11 categories. Instituted in 2005 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India; the Vayoshreshtha Sammans are conferred on eminent Senior Citizens and Institutions in recognition of their service towards the elderly, especially indigent senior citizens. ref: http://energyinfrapost.com/president-india-presents-vayoshreshtha-samman-2017-bhel-promoting-well-welfare-senior-citizens/

BHEL pays 79% dividend for 2016-17, highest in 3 years

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has paid a final equity dividend of 39 per cent for 2016-17. With this, the total dividend paid during the year stands at 79 per cent, including an interim one of 40 per cent paid earlier, BHEL said in a statement today. The figure is four times the dividend paid in the previous year and its highest in the last three years. In value terms, the total dividend for 2016-17 amounts to Rs 386.72 crore. more at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/engineering/bhel-pays-79-dividend-for-2016-17-highest-in-3-years/articleshow/60937372.cms

BHEL Recruitment 2017 | Engineer Trainee | Across India | October 2017 | www.bhel.com

Eligibility Criteria: Full-Time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or Five year integrated Master’s degree or Dual Degree programme in Engineering or Technology in the disciplines of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized Indian University/ Institute Candidates should be in a position to produce their Degree/Final year marks sheets the time of Interview, whichever is earlier. more at: https://www.enggwave.com/bhel-recruitment-2017-engineer-trainee-across-india-october-2017-www-bhel-com/30014

BHEL gets shareholders' nod for bonus share, 79% dividend

BHEL has received shareholders' approval for the proposal to issue 1 new equity bonus share for every 2 existing shares. The proposal to issue bonus share in the ratio of one bonus share for every 2 existing shares to members was listed on the agenda for annual general meeting held on September 22, 2017, which as passed by the requisite majority, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) said in a BSE filing today. The shareholder have also approved the proposal to give a final dividend of 39 per cent. With this, the total dividend for the year 2016-17 will stand at 79 per cent. According to the proposal, shareholder will be issued one new bonus equity share of Rs 2 each for every 2 existing shares of Rs 2 each fully paid up. Prior to the bonus issue, the company has 244.76 crore shares of Rs 2 each aggregating Rs 489.52 crore. Post bonus issue the number of share will increase to 367.14 crore of Rs 2 each aggregating at Rs 734.28 crore. The company will require Rs 244.76 crore free reserves for implementing the bonus issue. As on March 31, 2017, the company had defined free reserves and surplus of Rs 31,769.74 crore. more at: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/bhel-gets-shareholders-nod-for-bonus-share-79-dividend-2397045.html

BHEL to diversify into new areas for next wave of growth

BHEL today said it will create a diversified portfolio for its next wave of growth that will include areas such as solar energy, transportation and water business. Going beyond thermal power, other areas for capitalising on emerging opportunities include defence and aerospace “to increase the share of business from non-coal areas”, BHEL CMD Atul Sobti said at the 53rd annual general meeting here. He said BHEL was facing newer challenges being thrown up by the forces of change such as climate, technology disruptions, fragile geopolitics, newer regulations, suboptimal investment from the private sector and the changing energy-mix. The company’s manufacturing capacity for solar cells and modules has been expanded to 105 MW and 226 MW per annum, he said. On building capacity and capability through in-house resources and collaboration with global technology leaders, he said BHEL had recently entered into a pact with Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd for the manufacture of stainless steel coaches and bogies for Metro Rail. Sobti further said: “The recent launch of the bullet train project from Mumbai to Ahmedabad and new metro rail projects would bring new business opportunities for us.” ref: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/will-diversify-portfolio-for-next-wave-of-growth-says-bhel/article9868595.ece

BHEL announces bonus issue; shares rise

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, India’s largest power equipment maker, on Friday announced issue of bonus shares in the ratio of 1 share for every 2 existing shares. Shares of the company were trading 1.65 per cent up at Rs 130.90 around 1.15 pm (IST). The scrip opened at Rs 132 and touched a high and low of Rs 132.25 and Rs 130, respectively, in trade so far. Benchmark BSE Sensex was down 292 points, or 0.90 per cent, at 32,077 at around the same time. ref: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/bhel-announces-bonus-issue-shares-rise/articleshow/60792611.cms

Bhel eyes rail track electrification orders

State-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Bhel), India’s largest power equipment maker, is eyeing a major role in the Indian Railways’ track electrification programme to tide over the uncertainties of the Indian power sector. As part of this strategy, Bhel chairman and managing director Atul Sobti has written to Ashwani Lohani, the newly- appointed chairman of the Railway Board to entrust the Maharatna with electrifying 1,000km of tracks initially. This follows Bhel’s strategy to pivot from the power sector to transportation as the national carrier plans to electrify 24,000km of rail tracks. The railways track electrification drive stems from its need to reduce dependence on imported fuel and rationalize the cost of energy. ref: http://www.livemint.com/Companies/rpOLsiVRU104jz84h9vPWJ/Bhel-eyes-rail-track-electrification-orders.html

BHEL seeks partner for DFC locomotive fleet

BHARAT Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), India, is inviting high-power locomotive manufacturers to pre-qualify by October 12 for a tender to partner with it in the production and subsequent maintenance of a fleet 200 6.7MW electric locomotives for operation on the new dedicated freight corridors (DFC). The winner of tender will supply the first 10 locomotives fully assembled. The remaining locomotives will be supplied in kit form for assembly at Indian Railways’ (IR) factories. The successful bidder will also be expected to transfer technology to IR’s Chittaranjan Locomotive Works. BHEL plans to partner with the successful bidder to manufacture the first 10 locomotives and then produce mechanical and electrical assemblies and components for the fleet. BHEL will provide support for after-sales services. BHEL’s Jhansi plant can manufacture up to 75 electric locomotives per year and has supplied 360 units to IR. BHEL says it recently won an order to manufacture 4.47MW electric locomotives. This tender follows the breakdown of talks last year with a consortium led by Kawasaki, Japan, to supply the locomotives as part of a Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) precondition for its loan for the construction of the Western DFC. ref: http://www.railjournal.com/index.php/locomotives/bhel-seeks-partner-for-dfc-locomotive-fleet.html

Bullet train project: BHEL rallies on rolling stock contract

Shares of Bharat Heavy ElectricalsBSE 8.11 % (BHELBSE 8.11 %) witnessed a sudden spike in morning trade after reports that the company will make rolling stock for bullet train. The scrip was trading 4.11 per cent up at Rs 138 around 10.34 am (IST). Shares of the company opened at Rs 132.42 and touched a high and low of Rs 138.30 and Rs 132.25, respectively, in trade so far. Benchmark BSE Sensex was trading 128.70 points, or 0.40 per cent, up at Rs 32315.11 at around the same time. Order will be big boost for BHEL, former CMD said. PM Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on Thursday laid foundation stone for India's first bullet train between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Shares of BHEL had hit 52-week high of Rs 182.65 on April 25, 2017 and 52-week low of Rs 116.15 on December 27, 2016. ref: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/bullet-train-project-bhel-rallies-on-rolling-stock-contract/articleshow/60508109.cms

BHEL gains on setting record date for bonus issue

Shares of Bharat Heavy Electricals gained as much as 1.60 per cent in early trade after the company announced that it has fixed September 30, 2017 as the record date for the purpose of issuance of 1:2 bonus issue. The scrip was trading 1.33 per cent up at Rs 129.50 around 9.40 am (IST). Shares of the company opened at Rs 129.50 and touched a high and low Rs 129.85 and Rs 128, respectively, in trade so far. Benchmark BSE Sensex was up 157 points, or 0.50 per cent, at 31,845. On the BSE, 40,000 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 2.54 lakh shares in the past two weeks. The stock had hit a 52-week high of Rs 182.65 on April 25, 2017 and 52-week low of Rs 116.15 on December 27, 2016. ref; http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/bhel-gains-on-setting-record-date-for-bonus-issue/articleshow/60457526.cms

BHEL commissions 30MW hydro power project in Mizoram

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) announced that it has successfully commissioned the first unit of 2x30 MW Tuirial Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Mizoram. This is the first large-rating hydro power project in the state of Mizoram. The greenfield project is being set up by the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) on the river Tuirial. The second unit of the project is also in advanced stages of execution. Power generation from Tuirial HEP will result in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and will contribute towards achieving a low carbon development path for the nation. The other hydro project of NEEPCO currently under execution by BHEL is the 4x150 MW Kameng HEP in Arunachal Pradesh. Meanwhile, the stock was trading lower by 0.74% at Rs 127 per share on BSE at 1352 hours. It opened at Rs 127 per share. It attracted a total traded volume of 17,42,417 shares and traded value of Rs 2,220 lakh. The company is presently executing around 6,000 MW of hydroelectric projects-about half of which are outside India. ref: http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/bhel-bhel-commissions-30mw-hydro-power-project-in-mizoram-117082900605_1.html

Its do or die for BHEL as court asks PSU to pay due amount to MSME or be declared insolvent

In a big blow to Bharat Heavy Engineering Limited (BHEL), the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has asked the PSU to either pay the amount due to a MSME under procurement policy or go to jail and be declared insolvent. The rap from the court comes as a follow up of the first ever notice served to the BHEL, the state run company which reportedly recorded a turnover of Rs 28,840 crore in the year, by NCLT in response to the plea filed by a MSME regarding pending payment for over 11 years. The PSU is now in a do or die like situation. Talking to KNN, Shishir Gupta, Director, Teknow Consultants & Engineers Pvt Ltd, the MSME that have taken the case against BHEL explained the scenario. Protesting against the denial of payment by the PSU for over 11 years, Gupta had approached the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to file case against BHEL under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) Responding to the appeal of the MSME entrepreneur, NCLT had issued a notice under Section 9 that mandated BHEL to respond by 21st August. He added that the legal counsel from the side of the PSU has requested the court to allow some time to be able to respond. Gupta informed that BHEL in its affidavit to court, has already accepted the liability before the bench, leaving the PSU with just two options in the next hearing of the court scheduled on Tuesday, August 29th. more at: http://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/msme/its-do-or-die-for-bhel-as-court-asks-psu-to-pay-due-amount-to-msme-or-be-declared-insolvent

BHEL Clubs fall silent

Once major centre of cultural and sports activities, clubs in BHEL township have gone silent. The ATA Club, AGA Club, Sports Club and Officers Club which came into existence in mid-60s now hardly see any activity. The abandoned and deserted structures of these clubs speak a lot about the present state of affairs. Over the years, workers and executives found these clubs as stressbuster and gathered after work in evenings and at weekends. They offered the best way for socializing for BHEL staff from 1960s to about the year 2000. Post 2000 most of these clubs witnessed a decline in activities. The waning interest among staff for the clubs is due to decrease in overall staff strength and invasion of satellite TVs in homes. The state of affairs is such that ATA Club has been renamed as junior executive club. Strength of the staff in BHEL has come down to 7,000 from 22,000. ATA or Alumni of Technical Apprentices was one of the famous and happening clubs in BHEL township. "Its name was changed to junior executive club in 2015. It was because the club which was started for the group of workers are hardly available, now. Recruitment to that grade is discontinued. There is no sense to run it with the same name," said general secretary of the club, Ramesh Singh. It is a similar story with the AGA (All Grade Artisan) Club which has been known for its different indoor games and cultural activities. Cultural secretary, AGA Club, Suresh Sonpure said with the decrease in strength of workers the number of club members also drastically reduced. "Clubs are running like in the past. But, the fact is the number of members have gone down which has impacted the club activities," said Sonpure. He added that AGA Club was stared for providing an opportunity to the workers in improving physical and mental fitness. AGA Club is still known for its basketball team. "Basketball team of AGA Club used to be the strongest in the Bhopal. The team had won several major tournaments. There are still some activities in the club, but they are not like in the past," said Sonpure. Sports Club of BHEL is the worst hit. When set up, it had the best sporting facility in the state capital for indoor and outdoor sports. So much so that the BHEL Sports Club cricket ground was a regular host to Ranji Trophy matches and top cricketers used to praise its pitch and lush green outfield. The club has produced cricketers like JP Yadav, who had represented Team India. However, the time has changed and now activities are limited to few games. "Earlier, the sports club was meant for players and now it has become a walking zone for elderly. This is what I would say about the present situation of the sports club," said former Team India cricketer JP Yadav. Asked about reason for the state of affairs, Yadav said, "Whatever I could achieve in cricket was because of BHEL Sports Club where I used to practice. I can't comment as to what went wrong. However, the need is to preserve such a beautiful sports venue which has space for almost every game," said Yadav. From golf club to cricket ground, athletics and other indoor games, all facilities are available but players are missing now. BHEL Officer's Club, however, is the only centre that is host regular activities and members do turn up. Former vice-president of the club, Avinash Chandra said the officer's club has not been impacted because the number of executives in BHEL in past 40 years has remained the same. "There used to be around 900-1,000 officers in BHEL earlier and the same number is available today. The gathering is the only change. Earlier, lot of people used to visit club but now it has gone down. Now, there is social media to interact and people visit here mostly on weekends or other big gathering," said Chandra. Youth mostly visit the officers club for swimming, gym or any other cultural events like garba dance, he added. ref: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/bhel-clubs-fall-silent/articleshow/60138351.cms

BHEL made inadequate efforts to improve performance: CAG

Government auditor CAG has found that there was inadequacy of effort by state-run power equipment maker BHELBSE 0.69 % for diversification and increasing competitiveness, and it did not manage receivables properly. "Major audit findings show inadequacy of efforts for diversification, inadequate efforts for increasing competitiveness, and improper management of receivables," the Comptroller and Auditor General said in a report tabled in Parliament today. As the decade ending 2010 posed challenges to BHEL in the form of climate change, increased competition and squeezed delivery schedules with emergence of new competitors, BHEL's turnover declined sharply after 2012-13 and the company reported a loss for the first time in 2015-16. The CAG recommended that BHEL needs to develop its own products that excel over competitors through R&D initiatives and expeditious efforts should also be made to forge technological tie ups in new business areas. It also said that 'One BHEL' ERP system should be implemented expeditiously for processes and systems improvement and better coordination among units of BHEL. More at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/engineering/bhel-made-inadequate-efforts-to-improve-performance-cag/articleshow/59972092.cms

CAG raps BHEL for ‘benefiting’ Megha Engineering

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India in its recent report on ‘Competitiveness of BHEL in emerging markets’, has rapped the public sector engineering giant for lowering prices for its boiler and turbine, without due authorisation, benefiting Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL). Against own rules The observation relates to a transaction of 2013, when the Hyderabad-based MEIL won a contract to set up a power plant for SPEC Power Pvt Ltd. Megha, in turn, signed up to buy the boiler and turbine machines from BHEL. In April, BHEL agreed to sell boiler and turbine for ₹1,473 crore, whereas in December that year, it lowered the price to ₹1,108 crore. Such downward revision of prices is not illegal, but in this case it violated BHEL’s own internal rule which said that price revisions should be authorised by both the Chairman and Managing Director and Director — Finance of BHEL. The required authorisation was ‘not found on record’, the CAG has observed. The government of India, which responded to audit comments of CAG on behalf of BHEL, had said that MEIL had obtained an offer from a Chinese manufacturer and BHEL had to match it. To this, the CAG has said: “There was no mention of competition from Chinese firm in the price approval note dated November 16, 2013. Thus, the reduction in price was made against non-existent competition.” The auditor has also not accepted the government’s defence that the price was lowered because the scope of work was also reduced, observing that “the reduction in scope was not significant to justify the price reduction.” more at: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/cag-raps-bhel-for-benefiting-megha-engineering/article9816438.ece

BHEL, the Indian government’s heavy-engineering jewel, is in trouble

n 2012, as India was battling an economic slowdown, its government-owned power-equipment maker, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), was busy raking in a lot of money. That year, it mopped up over Rs47,000 crore in revenue and around Rs7,000 crore in profits. It even paid a dividend of Rs3.6 per share that year, making it one of the country’s top 20 dividend payers. But on Aug. 09, 2017, BHEL was rapped by India’s central auditor, the comptroller and auditor general (CAG), for its dismal performance in the last five years (pdf). Since 2012, revenues have fallen by over 40% and profits have plunged by 93%. more at: https://qz.com/1049737/bhel-the-indian-governments-heavy-engineering-jewel-is-in-trouble/

BHEL Q1 misses estimates, profit up 4% at Rs 81 cr; EBITDA loss at Rs 88 cr

Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) said profit for April-June quarter stood at Rs 81 crore, higher by 3.9 percent over Rs 77.7 crore reported in year-ago quarter. Profitability was largely hit by higher finance cost and other expenses. Deferred tax of Rs 52.37 crore (against Rs 12.13 crore YoY) helped the company to report growth of 3.9 percent but excluding that numbers were far lower than analysts' expectations. At operational level, the company posted EBITDA loss (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) of Rs 88.3 crore against profit of Rs 71 crore on year-on-year basis. Overall numbers missed expectations. Profit was expected at Rs 60 crore and operating income at Rs 110 crore for the quarter, according to average of estimates of analysts polled by CNBC-TV18. Revenue during the quarter declined 1.5 percent to Rs 5,732 crore compared with Rs 5,821 crore in corresponding quarter of last fiscal, hit by industry business (down 8 percent YoY) and flat growth in power business. Other expenses increased sharply 59.6 percent to Rs 889.7 crore on year-on-year basis. ref: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/earnings-business/bhel-q1-misses-estimates-profit-up-4-at-rs-81-cr-ebitda-loss-at-rs-88-cr-2356035.html

BHEL ancillaries going bankrupt

Very many ancillary units of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) are literally in the red; actually, at the receiving end of banks. As many as 200 of the over 400 units have reportedly closed down operations over the last few years, reflecting the scaled-down orders bagged by BHEL. And, over 100 units are stated to be on the verge of closure at the mercy of banks in a helpless situation even as immovable properties the ancillaries had pledged as collatoral security are being confiscated under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest (Sarfaesi) Act “The situation is really bad for the Small and Medium Enterprises units that used to provide 20,000 direct jobs and as many indirect jobs when the conditions was ideal. Rather than confiscating properties that would spell doom for the SME sector in Tiruchi that had flourished for decades, the Central Government must intervene with offers of moratorium on the loans, and fresh capital infusion to make the most of the strength of Tiruchi as a fabrication hub and sustain the operations of the ancillary units by diverting orders from defence equipment manufacturers,” Rajappa Rajkumar, Chairman of BRAMAS (BHELSIA Raw Materials) Industrial Service Association, said, adding that ancillary units have proposed to start 'Save Tiruchi SMEs' programme. The focus of the initiative will be to prevail upon the government to accord priority for saving existing SMEs over creating new ones, Mr. Rajkumar said. The BHEL Small Industries Association is pinning hopes on the orders bagged by BHEL in recent months to attain at least 70 per cent of the targetted 3.2 lakh tonnes for this fiscal. There has been a perceptible rise in volumes in the final quarter of last fiscal and the first quarter now, S. Ashok Sundaresan, BHELSIA president, said. The situation was indeed bad one year back when the units used to function for one month and remain idle for two months. But now, the capacity utilisation wagetting better, Mr. Ashok said. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/bhel/article19337106.ece

BHEL partners Kawasaki to manufacture coaches for metros

Expanding its exposure to the growing urban transportation sector, state-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), has entered into a technology collaboration agreement with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI), Japan for the manufacture of stainless steel coaches for metros. The Technology Collaboration Agreement was signed by Amitabh Mathur, Director (IS&P), BHEL and Makoto Ogawara, Senior Vice President, KHI and covers establishing a state-of-the-art design, engineering and manufacturing facilities at BHEL, India using Japanese technology, a company statement said. The pact will also entitle BHEL for all technology advances and upgrades. BHEL has been supplying the Indian Railways both electric and diesel locomotives, EMUs, and propulsion system sets and drives for the same. Kolkata Metro, the first metro project in India, is equipped with BHEL made propulsion system. KHI is a manufacturer of heavy equipment and its rolling stock company has supplied EMU trainsets to various countries like the US, Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong, alongside Japan, the statement said. KHI, is also the manufacturer and supplier of the Shinkansen High Speed Bullet Trains, proposed to be introduced in India on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor. The pact will enable BHEL to produce stainless steel coaches indigenously, it added. ref; http://indianexpress.com/article/business/companies/bhel-partners-kawasaki-to-manufacture-coaches-for-metros-4728471/

BHEL bags 15 MW solar photovoltaic plant order in Gujarat

Bharat Heavy Electricals LtdBSE 0.60 % (BHELBSE 0.60 %) has secured an order for setting up a 15 MW solar photovoltaic power plant on EPC basis in Gujarat. Gujarat Alkalies and Chemical Limited placed the order for setting up plant at Gujarat Solar Park in Charanka, the power equipment maker said in a statement. This will be BHEL's first ground-mounted Solar PV project in Gujarat. The company is presently executing over 180 MW of ground-mounted and rooftop Solar PV projects across the country, it said. BHEL has been contributing to the national initiatives for developing and promoting renewable energy-based products on a sustained basis since the past three decades, the company said. It has enhanced its state-of-the-art manufacturing lines of solar cells to 105 MW and solar modules to 226 MW per annum. In addition, space-grade solar panels using high efficiency cells and space-grade battery panels are manufactured at its Electronic Systems Division, Bengaluru. It is one of the few companies in India whose solar business is backed by a dedicated R&D team. ref: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/bhel-bags-15-mw-solar-photovoltaic-plant-order-in-gujarat/articleshow/59336277.cms

BHEL slips 3% as JP Morgan cuts target price, full year earnings estimates

BHEL shares declined more than 3 percent intraday Friday after JP Morgan slashed 12-month target price to Rs 128 (from Rs 128 earlier) despite stock's underperformance to Sensex. The research house cut its earnings estimates for FY18 / FY19 to 6 percent / 10 percent as it feels the replacement of old thermal plants is not as big a catalyst as it is made out to be. The state-run power equipment maker has underperformed Sensex by around 25 percent over the last three months. FY17 order inflows/backlog were down 46/5 percent and March quarter topline growth (negative 2.2 percent) disappointed. JP Morgan feels staff costs are likely to increase around 20 percent in FY18 following the wage settlement exercise, solar tariffs appear to have become more cost competitive relative to thermal, the capex opportunity by thermal plays for emissions reduction has seen pushback, and BHEL's diversification efforts have not produced very significant results over the last few years. more at: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/stocks-business/bhel-slips-3-as-jp-morgan-cuts-target-price-full-year-earnings-estimates-2311145.html

Kerala government allows BHEL to exit from joint venture with EML

The Kerala government on Monday allowed Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) to exit the joint venture (JV) with State-run Electrical Machines Ltd. at Kasaragod. A decision in this regard was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. BHEL-EML was incorporated in 2011, by acquiring the Kasaragod unit of KEL, a State PSU, as a joint venture with Government of Kerala. BHEL had 51% equity in the JV and the Kerala government holding 49%. However, BHEL was unwilling to invest any amount as per the agreement, and also wanted to exit the JV, a government release said. The company with 174 employees was running on loss. In these circumstances, the Chief Minister called a high-level meeting in which Industries Minister A C Moideen, Member of Parliament P Karunakaran, Chief Secretary Nalini Netto and BEHL-Electrical Machines Ltd Managing Director S Basu, among others participated. BHEL-Electrical Machines Ltd, Kasaragod, is a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) and a subsidiary of BHEL, a Maharatna company. ref: http://www.livemint.com/Companies/1O7RN00ZAouYzOsuHmCoxN/Kerala-government-allows-BHEL-to-exit-from-joint-venture-wit.html

BHEL to pay 79% dividend for fiscal 2016-17

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has proposed an equity dividend of 79% for fiscal 2016-17. In fiscal, 2016-17 BHEL has achieved double-digit growth in its topline and bounced back into profit. During the year, BHEL recorded a turnover of Rs 28,840 crore up 11% over the previous year- after reversing the trend of negative topline growth prevailing for the last 3 years. The company has also returned to profitability with a Profit before tax of Rs 628 crore compared to a loss of Rs 1164 crore in the last fiscal. PAT stood at Rs 496 crore, against a net loss of Rs 710 crore in the previous year. The stock traded in a positive territory at Rs 140.65 per share on BSE at 12:22 IST on Monday’s trade attracting a total traded quantity of 2.72 lakh. ref: http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/bhel-dividend-bhel-to-pay-79-dividend-for-fiscal-2016-17-117060500069_1.html

BHEL Q4 net profit down 57% at Rs 215.55 crore

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL)’s standalone net profit declined by 57% to Rs215.55 crore in the fourth quarter ended March, due to lower income and provisions for higher wages. The company had posted a standalone net profit of Rs505.71 crore in the corresponding quarter of previous fiscal, BHEL stated in a BSE filing on Monday. According to the statement, total standalone income decreased to Rs10,302.79 crore in the quarter under review from Rs10,870.49 crore year ago. The standalone net profit of the company was Rs495.86 crore in 2016-17 while it had reported a loss of Rs709.60 crore in 2015-16. The standalone total income rose to Rs30,201.39 crore in 2016-17 from Rs28,136.09 crore in the previous year. The company has made a provision of Rs961 crore for 2016-17 based on the estimates as per third pay revision committee recommendation in view of pending finalisation of agreement for wage/salary structure due from 1 January 2017. “During the year, BHEL recorded a turnover of Rs28,840 crore, up 11% over the previous year—after reversing the trend of negative topline growth prevailing for the last three years,” BHEL chairman and managing director Atul Sobti told PTI. ref: http://www.livemint.com/Companies/ZUgLQfefLHb5wLzxbYVf3M/BHEL-Q4-net-profit-down-57-at-Rs-21555-crore.html

BHEL commissions 270 MW thermal unit in Maharashtra

BHEL today said it has commissioned a 270 megawatt (MW) thermal unit at Sinnar in Nashik district of Maharashtra. The newly commissioned unit is part of RattanIndia Nasik Power Ltd’s 5x270 MW thermal power project. “This is the fourth unit to be commissioned at this project. Significantly, the milestone has been achieved within 35 days of commissioning of the third unit,” Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) said in a BSE filing. BHEL said so far it has successfully commissioned 14 sets of 270 MW rating in the country, including nine sets for the RattanIndia group. ref: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/bhel-commissions-270-mw-thermal-unit-in-maharashtra/article9712339.ece

BHEL commissions third unit of 1,980 MW Prayagraj plant in UP

BHEL today said it has commissioned the third unit of the 1,980 MW Prayagraj super thermal power project in Uttar Pradesh. With the commissioning of the third unit, BHEL has successfully executed the 1,980 MW coal-based supercritical thermal power project in Uttar Pradesh, the company said in a regulatory filing. “Located in Bara tehsil in Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh, the project is owned by Prayagraj Power Generation Company Limited (PPGCL), a subsidiary company of Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd,” BHEL said. The first two units of the project (3x660 MW), commissioned earlier by BHEL, are already under commercial operation. ref: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/bhel-commissions-third-unit-of-1980-mw-prayagraj-plant-in-up/article9710551.ece

BHEL bags Rs 233 cr order from RFCL

BHELBSE 0.82 % today said it has won Rs 233 crore order for a steam and power generation package from Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd (RFCL). "Valued at Rs 233 crore, the order has been placed on BHEL for setting up the package at RFCL's fertilizer plant at Ramagundam in Telangana," BHEL said in a press statement. The scope of the contract includes design, manufacture and commissioning of a 32.5 MW Gas Turbine, 125 TPH Heat Recovery Steam Generator, 85 TPH Utility Boiler and Balance of Plant (BoP) Package along with associated auxiliaries on Lumpsum Turnkey (LSTK) basis. The equipment for this package will be supplied by the BHEL's manufacturing units at Hyderabad, Vizag, Bhopal, Jhansi, Bengaluru, Trichy and Chennai. ref: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/engineering/bhel-bags-rs-233-cr-order-from-rfcl/articleshow/58696865.cms

BHEL solar energy portfolio crosses 370 MW mark

BHEL today said its solar energy portfolio crossed the 370 MW mark in 2016-17. BHEL ended 2016-17 with a significant solar PV portfolio of 370 MW, comprising 360 MW ground-mounted power plants and 10 MW rooftop power plants, a company statement said. According to the statement, out of 370 MW, 170 MW of BHEL-supplied ground-mounted and 2,290 KW of rooftop power plants are already under operation at various locations. During the year, BHEL secured orders for 131 MW of ground-mounted and about 8 MW of rooftop solar PV plants. In addition, it secured its first order for 240 solar PV based pumping stations. BHEL is exploring deployment of single axis solar trackers and battery-based energy storage for solar power plants, it said. BHEL has prototyped floating solar power plant and solar PV based charging stations for charging electric vehicles. It has also enhanced its EPC capacity to address large sized PV plants, it added. BHEL is one of the very few organisations in the country that has the expertise in critical parts of the silicon value chain, viz., processing of silicon wafer to cell, processing of cell to PV module and in design, supply, installation, commissioning and O&M of ground-mounted and rooftop PV power plants and thus offers turnkey EPC solutions. ref: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/bhel-solar-energy-portfolio-crosses-370-mw-mark/articleshow/58532530.cms

BHEL bags Rs 10,000 cr contract from Bangladesh

Bharat Heavy ElectricalsBSE 2.27 % Limited on Tuesday said it bagged its largest ever export order, valued at Rs 10,000 crore for setting up a thermal power project in Bangladesh. Won against stiff international competitive bidding, the order has been secured from Bangladesh India Friendship Power Company (Pvt) Limited (BIFPCL), a 50:50 joint venture of NTPCBSE -1.05 % and Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB). More at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/indl-goods/svs/engineering/bhel-bags-rs-10000-cr-contract-from-bangladesh/articleshow/58355272.cms

BHEL commissions 2 units at Maharashtra thermal power project

BHELBSE 2.17 % today said it has commissioned two units of 270 mega watt (MW) thermal power project in Maharashtra. "Bharat Heavy Electricals LtdBSE 2.17 % (BHEL) has successfully commissioned two units of 270 MW at RattanIndia Nasik Power Ltd's 5x270 MW thermal power project, located at SinnarBSE 4.99 % in Nasik District of Maharashtra," the company said in a BSE filing. It further said: "With the commissioning of these units, BHEL has commissioned eight sets for RattanIndia in Maharashtra - 3 sets at Nasik and 5 sets at Amravati. In addition, two more 270 MW units are presently in advanced stages of completion at Nasik". ref: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/bhel-commissions-2-units-at-maharashtra-thermal-power-project/articleshow/58218396.cms

HIGH LEVEL DELEGATION OF INDIAN RAILWAYS VISITS BHEL BHOPAL

A High Level Delegation of Indian Railways led by Member (Traction) - Railway Board Ghanshyam Singh visited BHEL Bhopal on Sunday. He was accompanied by CEE (WCR) Manju Gupta, ED (RDSO) Bhopal SK Sinha, Director (Railway Board) AK Goswami and other officers of West Central Railway (WCR) Division. Member (Traction) along with DK Thakur, ED - Bhopal visited the Manufacturing facilities of Traction Motors, Transformers and Coil and Insulation. He appreciated the state of art manufacturing facilities established to cater the requirements of Railways by BHEL and gave valuable suggestions for up-gradation of existing products followed by comprehensive testing including equipments for 9000 HP Loco. He emphasized that BHEL should aim for zero defect and also strengthen the service setups. General Manager (Transportation) AK Varshney made a presentation of the New Products developed by BHEL and New Products under Developments by BHEL. He also briefed about the manufacturing capacity and Capability of BHEL in the field of Traction Motors, Alternators and Controls etc. BHEL is expecting Orders for large quantity of Motors from CLW and DMW and this visit would provide impetus for meeting the requirements of Indian Railways by BHEL. ED BHEL Bhopal DK Thakur assured that BHEL would ensure supply of products which are trouble free and meet the delivery commitment given to Customer. The meeting was attended by General Managers Sanjeev Gupta, M Halder and AK Das and other senior officials of the BHEL. ref: http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/high-level-delegation-of-indian-railways-visits-bhel-bhopal.html

BHEL's 2nd 800 MW unit in Karnataka starts commercial ops

BHEL today said the second 800 MW supercritical unit at Yeramarus Thermal Power Station (TPS) in Karnataka has started commercial operation. "BHEL has commenced the commercial operation of its second 800 MW supercritical unit at 2x800 MW Yeramarus Thermal Power Station (TPS) of Raichur Power Corporation Limited (RPCL) in Raichur district of Karnataka," BHEL said in a statement. The milestone was achieved within a month of commencement of commercial operation of the first unit. BHEL and Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd (KPCL) are the main equity partners of RPCL, the owner and operator of this power plant, it said. The commercial operation of these units marks BHEL's foray as a co-developer in the field of power generation. BHEL has supplied and executed 4,810 MW of coal based sets for KPCL and its joint ventures, which accounts for 96 per cent of the utility's coal-based installed capacity. Beta Wind (AP) becomes step-down subsidiary of Orient Green ref: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/bhels-2nd-800-mw-unit-in-karnataka-starts-commercial-ops-2257761.html

BHEL and Indian Railways tie-up for Rooftop SPV Systems

Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) has recently bagged one more major order of 2 MWp Roof Top SPV System to be installed at Diesel loco Modernisation Works (DMW), Patiala. The contract was signed between BHEL & IROAF (Indian Railways Organisation for Alternate Fuels) in the presence of Amitabh Mathur, director (IS&P), of BHEL and Ravinder Gupta,CAO of IROAF. The 2 MW SPV RTS is expected to be installed within 9 months. The contract envisages design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of grid connected roof top solar photo voltaic power plant with all the electrical and associated equipment,including civil works and also includes 5 years’ operations and maintenance. It has enhanced BHEL’s Roof Top SPV project portfolio to 10 MWp. Bharat Heavy Electricals is an engineering and manufacturing company, owned by the GoI. ref: http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/bhel-and-indian-railways-tie-up-bhel-and-indian-railways-tie-up-for-rooftop-spv-systems-117041100659_1.html

Ample replacement order opportunity can perk up BHEL

In an otherwise quiet day of trade, BHEL's stock was among the top gainers, up about 4.4 cent reacting positively to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) observations. The government body has identified power generation plants with capacities totalling to 72 gigawatts (GW) which need replacement to comply with the new environmental norms notified in December 2015. One GW is 1,000 megawatts. The new norms specify for reduced sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions among others. To be compliant with these norms, the power plants need to install flue-gas desulfurisation units ref: http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/ample-replacement-order-opportunity-can-perk-up-bhel-117040600787_1.html

BHEL ventures into power generation as co-developer

BHEL has achieved a capacity addition of 6,317 MW in the utility segment, which is nearly four times more than any other manufacturer With the commencement of commercial operation of the first unit of its 2x800 MW project at Yeramarus in Karnataka, the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has forayed into power generation field as a co-developer. Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) and BHEL are the main equity partners of Raichur Power Corporation Limited. The Maharatna enterprise has also achieved a capacity addition of 45,274 MW of utility sets during the 12th five year plan and surpassed the capacity addition target by nine percent. During 2016-17, BHEL achieved a capacity addition of 6,317 MW in the utility segment, which is nearly four times more than any other manufacturer. That apart, 1,422 MW of Industrial sets and 78 MW of overseas sets have also been commissioned by BHEL during the year. ref: http://www.governancenow.com/news/psu/-bhel-surpasses-12th-plan-capacity-addition-target-9

Bhel sets up over 45K MW capacity; beats 12th Plan target

Bhel today said it has added 45,254 MW capacity during the 12th Five Year Plan period (2012-17) beating the targets set for the company. "Renewing thrust on accelerated project execution, Bhel has achieved a capacity addition of 45,274 MW of utility sets during the 12th five year plan, surpassing the Government's capacity addition target by 9 per cent," Bhel said in a statement today. The government had set the target of 41,661 MW power generation capacity addition for Bhel. Bhel said it continues to remain the single largest contributor to the country's installed capacity of utility sets, with a share of 46 per cent in the 12th Plan capacity addition. Its capacity addition was 78 per cent higher than in the 11th Plan (2007-12). During 2016-17, Bhel has achieved a capacity addition of 6,317 MW in the utility segment, which is nearly four times of the next highest achievement by any other manufacturer. Besides, 1,422 MW of industrial sets and 78 MW of overseas sets have also been commissioned by Bhel during the year, in addition to 61 MWp of Solar Power Plants, including 50 MWp at Ananthapur in Andhra Pradesh. more at: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/bhel-sets-up-over-45k-mw-capacity-beats-12th-plan-target/articleshow/58025330.cms

Bhel seeks Isro as partner in aerospace foray

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Bhel) is planning to enter the aerospace sector. India’s largest power generation equipment maker plans to collaborate with Indian Space Research Organization (Isro) for manufacturing space grade solar cells and partner for satellite launches. Bhel also plans to enter the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) business for aircraft engines. “Bhel has been supplying various components and systems for the satellites by Isro since 2002. While meeting the projected enhanced requirements of Isro, Bhel plans to enhance its engagement by manufacturing space-grade solar PV (photo voltaic) cells; on-board energy storage cells, which have been hitherto imported by Isro and packaged by Bhel as solar modules and on board batteries,” said a Bhel spokesperson. ref: http://www.livemint.com/Companies/Eqk5Cs9fEUsGehuuf7OYuM/Bhel-seeks-Isro-as-partner-in-aerospace-foray.html

BHEL achieves one more milestone

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has successfully commenced another 250 MW coal-based thermal unit at the upcoming Bongaigaon Thermal Power Station (TPS) in Assam. They have executed three coal fired units of 250 MW each at Bongaigaon TPS of NTPC Limited, and it’s the highest rated coal based power plant in the North East Region. For commencing this project, BHEL has demolished an old 4x60 MW power station of Assam State Electricity Board. BHEL is one of the market leaders in the Indian power sector with a installation base of over 170,000 MW of power plant, equipped globally. As per the recent CEA(Central Electricity Authority) study on the performance of sub-critical sets in the country, those which are supplied by BHEL have shown less coal consumption per unit of power consumed. BHEL is also executing a gas based combined cycle project of 98.4 MW at Assam. - See more at: http://www.dsij.in/article-details/articleid/19072/bhel-achieves-one-more-milestone.aspx#sthash.w62L5HDE.dpuf ref: http://www.dsij.in/article-details/articleid/19072/bhel-achieves-one-more-milestone.aspx

BHEL commissions 660 MW supercritical thermal unit in Maharashtra

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commissioned a 660 Megawatt (MW) super critical thermal unit for Mouda power station at Nagpur in Maharashtra. BHEL said the order for setting up two coal-based thermal units of 660 MW was placed on BHEL by NTPC Ltd. “Notably, this is the fourth unit to be commissioned by BHEL at Mouda, where one unit of 660 MW and two units of 500 MW supplied and executed by BHEL, are already in operation,” the company said. The power equipment company further said the key equipment for the project has been manufactured by BHEL at its Haridwar, Trichy, Hyderabad, Ranipet and Bengaluru works, while the construction of the plant was undertaken by the company's power sector - western region. Supercritical units are more efficient, eco-friendly and consume lesser coal and in that segment, BHEL has manufactured and executed of 660 MW, 700 MW and 800 MW sets. ref: http://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/bhel-commissions-660-mw-supercritical-thermal-unit-in-maharashtra/57733724

BHEL stock up 3% as 800 MW thermal plant goes operational

Shares of BHEL settled with gains of over 3 per cent today following the launch of commercial operations of the power equipment maker’s first 800 MW unit of a supercritical thermal plant. The BHEL scrip settled at Rs. 166.45, up 3.13 per cent, on BSE. It opened at Rs. 162.70 and touched intra-day high of Rs. 167.50. The stock ended the day on NSE at Rs. 166.70, up 3.32 per cent. After opening at Rs. 162, it touched a high of Rs. 167.85 during the intra-day trade. The market capitalisation of the company increased by 3.13 per cent to Rs. 40,740.30 crore on BSE. “The milestone was achieved for the first unit of the 2x800 MW Yeramarus thermal power station of Raichur Power Corporation Limited (RPCL), in Raichur district of Karnataka,” BHEL said in a statement. BHEL said it completed this state-of-the-art supercritical project on turnkey basis. It also marked BHEL’s foray as a developer of power generation. ref: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/bhel-stock-up-3-as-800-mw-thermal-plant-goes-operational/article9585527.ece

BHEL pays 40% interim dividend for 2016-17

BHEL has paid an interim dividend of 40 per cent for 2016-17, which in terms of amounts to Rs. 194.8 crore. With this, it has maintained its impeccable track record of earning profits and rewarding investors by paying dividends uninterruptedly for four decades without a break, the company said in a statement. According to the statement, a cheque of Rs. 123.47 crore towards interim dividend for 2016-17 on the equity (63.06 per cent) held by the Central Government was presented to the Heavy Industries Minister, Anant Geete, by BHEL CMD Atul Sobti here, in the presence of Heavy Industries Secretary, Girish Shankar, yesterday. BHEL directors as well as other senior officials of the ministry were present. ref: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/bhel-pays-40-interim-dividend-for-201617/article9575644.ece

NTPC drops plan to exit BHEL JV, govt forms panel to revive it

After securing the board approval last year to exit NTPC BHEL Power Projects Pvt Ltd, the state-owned power generator has now shelved its plan to turn its back on the loss-making joint venture company. The development comes in the wake of the ministry of power setting up a committee to explore ways to infuse life into the struggling equipment maker for power plants. Bharat Heavy Electricals Chairman and Managing Director Atul Sobti heads the panel. “We are no more pursuing that plan of shelving the JV. If need be, we will put more equity into it,” an NTPC source said. The two companies have Rs. 50 crores each as equity invested in the joint venture. “NTPC wanted BHEL to acquire its 50% stake in the JV, acquire all the assets and liabilities and absorb all the employees,” another source familiar with the development had told Moneycontrol recently, adding the company had little revenue visibility after 6 months and hence would need a fresh injection of new orders or a new blueprint to sustain itself. ref: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/ntpc-drops-plan-to-exit-bhel-jv-govt-forms-panel-to-revive-it_8546061.html

Bhel looks to pivot from power sector to transportation, electric vehicles

In an attempt to keep pace with the fast-changing electricity sector, state-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Bhel) is positioning itself as a transportation solutions provider, particularly in crowded urban settings. India’s largest power generation equipment maker wants to become a turn-key metro rail end-to-end solutions provider and also manufacture electric vehicles such as buses, cars, two-wheelers and boats. While Bhel has signed an agreement with Ashok Leyland Ltd and Tata Motors Ltd for developing a propulsion system for buses, the public sector unit is also seeking technical collaboration to manufacture metro rail locomotives and has initiated separate talks with Hitachi Transportation Systems, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Škoda Transportation. ref : http://www.livemint.com/Industry/JM0aTcCUuIG80iRHrymIEP/Bhel-looks-to-pivot-from-power-sector-to-transportation-ele.html

BHEL Q3 profit seen at Rs 31 cr on EBITDA, revenue may grow 17%

BHEL is expected to turn profitable in quarter ended December 2016, with net income at Rs 31 crore against loss of Rs 1,100 crore in year-ago quarter. Revenue during the quarter is seen rising 16.8 percent to Rs 6,220 crore compared with Rs 5,325 crore in same quarter last year, according to average of estimates of analysts polled by CNBC-TV18. Operating profit is likely to support bottomline. EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) is expected to be at Rs 72 crore against loss of Rs 1,600 crore and margin may be at 1.2 percent on yearly basis. Analysts expect fixed cost recovery to be higher. Key factors to watch out for would be provision write back, slow moving orders, order inflow and margin performance. ref: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/result-poll/bhel-q3-profit-seen-at-rs-31-crebitda-revenue-may-grow-17_8435501.html

BHEL bags 3.6 MW solar rooftop order from Surat Municipal Corp

BHEL today said that it has secured order for the installation of Solar PhotoVoltaic (PV) rooftop systems totalling 3.6 MW from Surat Municipal Corporation. While all the 10 identified areas of installation would be within the municipal limits of the city; 1MW energy will be required for Surat Smart City, BHEL said in a statement today. According to the statement, this is the single largest order for a Rooftop PV system won by BHEL and will be an important step in establishing the Maharatna company as one of the leaders in Rooftop PV system segment also. BHEL manufactures solar cells and modules at its Electronics Division in Bengaluru, while space-grade solar panels using high efficiency cells and space-grade Battery panels are manufactured at its Electronic Systems Division, also in Bengaluru. The company has enhanced its annual manufacturing capacity of Solar Cells to 105 MW and Solar Modules to 226 MW. Its new state-of-the-art 200 MW Solar PV Module Manufacturing Line and upgraded 105 MW Solar PV Cell Manufacturing Line were recently inaugurated by Minister for Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises Anant Geete, at the company’s manufacturing plants in Bengaluru. ref: http://www.financialexpress.com/industry/bhel-bags-3-6-mw-solar-rooftop-order-from-surat-municipal-corp/539579/

BHEL bags Rs 1,360-cr order to set up 6,000 MW power project

BHEL, in association with ABB, has bagged a project worth Rs 1,360 crore from Power Grid Corp. BHEL's scope of work is valued at Rs 1,360 crore for setting up an 800 kV, 6,000 MW HVDC link between Western Region Grid (Raigarh, Chattisgarh) and Southern Region Grid (Pugalur, Tamil Nadu). This is the second Ultra High Voltage Direct Current (UHVDC) transmission project contract for BHEL, the company said on Tuesday. It is presently executing the North-East Agra 800kV, 6,000 MW, Multi-Terminal HVDC link, jointly with ABB. This project will bring relief to power deficit Southern Grid. The HVDC link is expected to be established by 2019, it added. For this project, among other equipment and systems, BHEL will significantly contribute by supplying converter transformers, shunt reactors, filter bank capacitors and instrument transformers from its Bhopal plant and thyristor valves from its electronics division, Bengaluru. more at: http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/bhel-bags-rs-1-360-cr-order-to-set-up-6-000-mw-power-project-117012400773_1.html

BHEL solar photovoltaic manufacturing unit inaugurated

BHEL’s state-of-the-art 200 MW Solar Photovoltaic Module Manufacturing Line and upgraded 85 MW Solar Photovoltaic Cell Manufacturing Line were inaugurated by Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Anant Geete, at the company’s manufacturing plants in Bengaluru on Friday. Atul Sobti, Chairman and Managing Director, BHEL; Directors on the Board of BHEL and other dignitaries were present on the occasion. With the commencement of commercial operation of these lines, the annual manufacturing capacity of BHEL has been enhanced to 105 MW of Solar Cells and 226 MW of Solar Modules. ref: http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2017-01-21/BHEL-solar-photovoltaic-manufacturing-unit-inaugurated/274792

BHEL HARIDWAR DIVERSIFIES INTO DEFENCE SECTOR FOR GROWTH

Five years ago, China was perceived to be a threat to India particularly in the power sector market, but not anymore. The indigenous manufacturing enterprises of India have ousted the Chinese and established themselves enhancing their production capacities to match the domestic requirement while also improving in the quality aspect. Increasing their capacities to 30,000 MW countrywide and 20,000 MW by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) alone, India has now become a supply base in the power sector, aver officials. Post drawback of Yamunanagar thermal power plant which was shut down for a long period on account of Chinese-made rotor fault, people have become cautious and now place trust BHEL in terms of quality. The plus point of replacing China is that with the increased indigenous competition, the manufacturer always has to give the product quality up to the mark thus benefiting the customer, at a competitive price. With good sustainability achieved this year in terms of production as per the prevailing market situation, BHEL Haridwar has further planned for diversification into Defence Sector for further growth. Manufacturing high power Naval guns for Indian Navy, BHEL Haridwar targets Rs 1000 crore business in next five years. Also, talks are on with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). Speaking to The Pioneer, Executive Director of BHEL Haridwar, Prakash Chand said, “We are in touch with customer for supplying turbine and generator sets for nuclear power plants and hopefully good order book shall be generated this year. Having successfully manufactured and supplied 76 mm naval guns, plans are also afoot to make 30 mm naval guns this year. By 2018, 110 such guns shall be manufactured by our unit,” he said. more at: http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhel-haridwar-diversifies-into-defence-sector-for-growth.html

BHEL commissions 500 MW thermal unit in West Bengal

BHELBSE 0.35 % today said it has commissioned another 500 MW unit of Sagardighi Thermal Power Station Phase II in West Bengal. "The unit was the second 500 MW set to be commissioned at Sagardighi Thermal Power Station (TPS) Phase II project in Murshidabad district of West Bengal," BHEL said in a statement. The first unit of the 1,000-MW project was commissioned in December, 2015. The project has been set up by West Bengal Power Development Corporation (WBPDCL), it said. BHEL's scope of work in the contract envisaged design, engineering, manufacture, supply and erection and commissioning of steam generators, steam turbine generators and auxiliaries, electrical equipment, switchyard and state-of-the-art controls and instrumentation (C&I), along with associated civil works. more at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/bhel-commissions-500-mw-thermal-unit-in-west-bengal/articleshow/56597486.cms

BHEL to build substations for power evacuation from Karnataka solar park

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) today said the company has bagged an order from Power Grid Corporation of India for the augmentation of three Extra High Voltage (EHV) substations in the state of Karnataka, on turnkey basis. Valued at Rs 96 Crore, the order has been won against stiff competition in an ADB-funded International Competitive Bidding (ICB) tender. The substations to be augmented include 400/220kV substation at Tumkur (Pavagada), 400kV at Mysore and 400/220kV at Tumkur (Vasantnarsapur). The augmentation of 400/220kV substation facilities is linked with the transmission system being set up for evacuation of Solar power and shall play a key role for transfer of Renewable Energy (RE) power from India's largest Ultra Mega Solar Power Park (2000 MW) Phase-II (Part-A) to be set-up at Tumkur (Pavagada) district on 10,000 acres of land. The key EHV equipment for these substations, like 125 MVAr and 80 MVAr Reactors including other substation equipment, will be supplied from BHEL's manufacturing Units at Bhopal and Bangalore. The substations are slated for commissioning in a schedule of 18 months. more at: http://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/bhel-to-build-substations-for-power-evacuation-from-karnataka-solar-park/56451466

BHEL Recruitment 2017 for 738 Trade Apprentice Posts: Apply online by Jan 31

Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL), Bhopal has published notification for the recruitment of 738 Trade Apprentice posts. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online on or before January 31, 2017 till midnight. For more information related to the BHEL recruitment candidates can go through the official website of BHEL i.e.bhel.com. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited owned by the Government of India. It is an engineering and manufacturing company based in New Delhi, India. It was established in 1964, BHEL is India’s largest power plant equipment manufacturer. Vacancy Details: Total No. of Posts: 738 Name of the Post: Trade Apprentice 1. Electrician: 155 Posts 2. Fitter: 217 Posts 3. Machinist Composite: 102 Posts 4. Welder: 108 Posts 5. Turner: 53 Posts 6. Computer: 36 Posts 7. Draftsman Mechanic: 15 Posts 8. Electronic Mechanic: 13 Posts 9. Mechanic Motor Vehicle: 17 Posts 10. Machinist Grinder: 10 Posts 11. Mason: 05 Posts 12. Painter (General): 07 Posts Age Limit: Candidates age limit should be between 14 – 25 years. Educational Qualification: Candidates should have passed 10th/ ITI or its equivalent qualification from a recognised University. Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on competitive examination & interview. Important Dates: Starting Date to Apply Online: January 1, 2017 Last Date to Apply Online: January 31, 2017 till midnight. Last date for receiving Documents: February 7, 2017 How to Apply: Eligible candidates may apply online through the website www.bhelbpl.co.in up to January 31, 2017 till midnight. Before applying online candidates should have valid email id and Contact No. Candidates should have neatly scanned the photograph, Signature & relevant documents at the time of applying online. Take print out of application form & send it to the relevant address mentioned in the official notification. ref: http://www.india.com/jobs/bhel-recruitment-2017-for-738-trade-apprentice-posts-apply-online-by-jan-31-1740662/