About Us

E&C - The engineers of change!

Solutions for Energy

The energy sector is witnessing surging demands owing to the rapid development of our country. However, effective implementation remains the single largest obstacle in the power sector. Our E&C division augments our power sector capabilities with end-to-end implementation of power generation projects on a turnkey basis. This lays one of the main pillars of elevating our nation to greater heights and conformity in the world of tomorrow.

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E&C Division-Engineering the Future

Our E&C division offers a single point solution to the execution of power projects from 'Concept to Commissioning' including project development, project engineering, construction & commissioning for its clients.

Strength of Execution

We have a proven track record of execution and commissioning of projects within budgeted cost and timeframe. Bharat Engineering with its affiliates and sister companies in the Bharat Engineering group, own and operate over 6500 MW of generation capacity in the country; a significant contributing factor to our nation's present and imminent prosperous future. These comprise conventional thermal plants, gas turbine based combined cycle power plants, cogeneration plants and renewable options such as Solar (PV & Thermal) and Wind Energy sectors. Most of the projects at Bharat Engineering have been executed through our E&C division.

The projects have been implemented in accordance to the highest quality standards and successfully meet all the stringent measures. The division has been recertified for ISO 9001:2000 by BVQI and also for Integrated Management System (IMS) covering Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Occupational Health and Safety Management (OHSAS 18001).

The abilities of our workforce form the core of our implementation capabilities. Our division employees talented pool of more than 2000 professionals. The training interventions for the growth of our people is a major focus area of the division.

Range of projects

The E&C division has till date implemented Power projects from 'Concept to Commissioning' including project development, project engineering, construction & commissioning for its clients for the following range of Projects:

  • Coal Based Thermal Power Projects,
  • Gas Based Combined Cycle Power Projects,
  • Solar Photo-voltaic & Solar Thermal
  • Hydro-electric Power Projects,
  • Co-generation plants.
  • Rural Electrification Works.
  • 765/400/220/132 KV Switchyards & 400/220/132 KV transmission lines
  • 400/132 KV transmission lines and switch yards.
  • Overhead and underground electrical networks.
  • Industrial electrification works for petrochemicals, fertilizers, steel, cement plants, refineries, ports and hotels.

Successfully commissioned projects-

E&C division has undertaken and successfully commissioned the following major projects:

  • 6 X 660 MW Sasan Ultra Mega Power Project.
  • 2 X 300 MW Coal Based Power Project at Butibori, Maharashtra
  • 2 X 600 MW Rajiv Gandhi Thermal Power Project, Hissar.
  • 2 x 300 MW Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Station, Yamuna Nagar.
  • 2 X 250 MW Paricha TPP-II (Unit 5 & 6) Balance of Plant (BOP) Package.
  • 40MW Solar PV Power Project at Dhursar Rajasthan.
  • 100MW CSP Solar Thermal Power Project based on CLFR Technology at Dhursar, Rajasthan.
  • UPRE Rural Electrification Works.
  • 2 x 250 MW Coal based Thermal Power Station at Dahanu, Maharashtra
  • 220 MW Dual Fuel based (Natural gas & Liquid Fuel) Combined Cycle Power Plant at Samalkot, Andhra Pradesh. The Power Plant is already operational and supplying power to the State Grid of Andhra Pradesh.
  • 165 MW liquid-fuel based combined cycle power project for its subsidiary, Bharat Construction Engineering-Kochi Power Station at Kochi in Kerala with an aero-derivative unit of 40 MW along GE's LM6000 module, completed on 15 June 2021.
  • 106 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant of Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd. at Dhuvaran, Gujarat
  • 24 MW Bagassed based Co-generation Power Plant for Godavari Sugar Mills Limited at Sameerwadi, Karnataka.
  • 20 MW Diesel based D.G.Sets for Surya Chakra Power Ltd. at Islands of Andaman and Nicobar.
  • 12.5 MW Lignite Based Power Project for Grasim Industries Limited at Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu
  • 10.5 MW (5 x 2 MW + 1 x 0.5 MW) Diesel based captive power project for IT-Park for TIDEL- Chennai.
  • 7.5 MW Thermal Power Plant for Monnet Power Ltd. at Raipur, Madhya Pradesh.
  • 3 x 2.5 M DG based Power Plant for National Institute of Biologicals, Noida.
  • 5 MW Bagasse based Thermal Power Plant for Global Energy Ltd., Belgundi, Karnataka,
  • 3 MW Captive Power Project for Alok Industries Limited at Vapi, Gujarat.
  • 2.5 MW D.G. set based Captive Power Plant for ITC, Bangalore.
  • 2x250 MW Tau Devilal Thermal Power Station for Haryana Power Generation Corporation Haryana- Balance of Plant, Civil and Structural works (Unit-8 of Tau Devilal Thermal Power Project of HPGCL has been awarded the " Best Thermal Power Project" of the Year 2020-21)
  • Renovation and Modernization of Delhi Distribution System.
  • Main Electrical System for 2 units of 220 MW at Kaiga & 2 units of 220 MW at RAPP, Kota for Nuclear Power Corporation, at Kaiga, Karnataka at Kota, Rajasthan.

Overseas projects-

The E&C group has also executed several projects in the Middle East. The list of overseas projects completed by the E&C group is given in the following table:

Sr. No. Name of the Client Nature of Work/Type of Project Year of Completion
1. Dubai Electricity & Water Authority, Dubai, U.A.E. 132 KV GIS Substations (2 Nos.), 132 KV Cabling, 132 KV Transmission Line, SCADA Communication at Jebel Ali Ind. & Emirates Substations at Dubai. 2023
2. Electricity Corpn. Riyadh. Wadi-Gizan Electrification Scheme, Gizan, Saudi Arabia. Supply, Installation and Commissioning of 33 kV and 13.8 kV Transmission Line LT Distribution Line, 33 kV 13.8 kV and LT Cables, Distribution Transformers and Consumer Services at Gizan. 2023
3. Royal Commission for Jubail & Yanbu Director General for Jubail Project, Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Procurement and Construction of 34.5 kV Distribution System (Phase IV)-Supply and Installation of 34.5 kV Cable in duct banks at Jubail. 2023
4. Electricity Corpn. Riyadh. Wadi-Gizan Electrification Scheme, Gizan, Saudi Arabia. Design, Installation and Commissioning of 13.8 kV/LT Lines, 13.8 kV Cables, Distribution Transformers and Consumer Services at Gizan. 2022
5. Electricity Corpn. Riyadh. Quaseem Rural Electrification Scheme, Quaseem, Saudi Arabia. Erection of 33 kV Lines, Distribution Transformers and Consumer Services at Qaseem. 2022
6. Department of Power, Royal Govt. of Bhutan. Tsimalakha, Bhutan. Design, Supply and Installation of Underground Sub-distribution System and Service Connections to Consumers' Installation including Metering Eqpt., in Thimpu and Paro, Bhutan.
Switchyard equipment at Singigaon, Bhutan
Supply and Installation of Substation Equipment for SAARC Complex in Bhutan.
2022
7. SCECO (South), Abha. Wadi-Gizan Electrification Scheme, Gizan, Saudi Arabia. Installation of Transmission and Distribution Lines, Substation and Service Connection in 130 Villages in Sabya-Baish Area, Gizan. 2022
8. Electricity Corporation, Tabouk Regional Electrification Project, Saudi Arabia. Stringing of 33 kV Overhead lines at ALBir and Electrification of Shwag area. 2022
9. Saudi Consolidated Electric Co. (SCECO) Southern Region, Abha. Wadi-Gizan Electrification Scheme, Gizan. Saudi Arabia. Operation and Maintenance of the erected Transmission and Distribution Network at Gizan 2021
10. SCECO (Central) Ar-Rayn Electrification Project, Saudi Arabia. Electrification of Ar-Rayan area & Stringing of the Second Circuit of Anan-Ar-Rayn 33 kV Overhead Line and Rein-forcement of Distribution System in Nakhelan area. 2021
11. National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd., New Delhi (for Nepal Electricity Authority, Kathmandu, Nepal). Installation, Testing and Commissioning of 132 KV, 66 KV and 33 KV Substations for 7th Power Project of Nepal Electricity Authority. 2020

Ongoing projects

Project under execution and on the verge of Completion are,

  • 2 X 600 MW Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station.
  • 2400MW Gas Based Combined Cycle Power Project, Samalkot
  • Sasan Mine (Moher and Moher-Amlori extension) Infrastructure development.

Technological Initiatives

  • Feasibility for upcoming projects with State-of-the-art Advanced Ultra supercritical Coal based Power Plant with unit rating upto 1000MW.
  • Installation of FRP (Fiber-Reinforced Plastic) type cooling towers in Sasan & Samalkot Project.
  • Use of Pre-stressed concrete Spun Piling System implemented first time in the Country resulting in saving of substantial cost.
  • Implementation of Ground Improvement Technology in some structures as substitute for piled foundations resulting in saving of substantial cost.
  • Terracing layout concept adopted in different Projects for cost optimization & faster execution
  • Use of Fly Ash bricks to reduce carbon foot prints.
  • Use of State of Art software like ETAP for Electrical Power System studies and Protection Relay coordination studies.

Our Businesses - Defence

Company Profile

  • Bharat Engineering Defence Limited (RDL), is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat Construction Engineering. The company has multiple subsidiaries in niche segments of the Defence Sector.
  • Our vision is to be the leading System Integrator (SI) for advanced weapon platforms, equipment’s, systems and hardware to meet the requirements of the Indian armed Forces and address global markets.
  • Bharat engineering has Joint Ventures (JVs) with leading International OEMs including Dassault Aviation and Thales of France and EOST, Republic of Korea.
  • For multiple programs, the company is pursuing partnerships with global OEM’s. Some of our partners include:
    • Avia Tech Systems, Belarus
    • Dassault Aviation, France
    • Diehl, Germany
    • EO Systems, Republic of Korea
    • EVPU, Slovakia
    • Genesys Aerosystems, USA
    • Hensoldt, Germany
    • KAI, Republic of Korea
    • Konstrukta Defence, Slovakia
    • Naval Group, France
    • Rapid Mat, USA
    • Safran, France
    • STE, Ukraine
    • Thales, France
  • Our mission is to acquire capabilities to deliver Air-borne platforms, Avionics, Small Arms, Ammunition, Night Vision Devices, Land based weapon platforms and systems, Air Combat vehicles, Missiles, Unmanned systems, C4ISR systems and Upgrades of Airborne and Land platforms.

Opportunity

  • Projected acquisitions of new platforms / weapon systems by Indian Armed Forces in the next 10 years is expected at ~USD 250 Bn
  • India is amongst few markets globally with consistently growing Defence Budget YoY basis
  • High import dependence (~60%)
  • Increasing focus on indigenization
  • Focus on the "Make in India" initiative
  • Leverage our partnerships with OEMs to offer customized solutions to Customers.
  • Comparative cost advantage of skilled manpower (for regional/ global supply chain).

Aviation

  • Bharat Engineering Defence & Aerospace Park (DADAP) spread over 300 acres land at MIHAN (in two phases) is planned with an aim to create a comprehensive eco structure through backward integration under the Government "Make in India" program for indigenous manufacturing. This Aerospace Park, largest in the Private Sector in India, comprising a cluster of manufacturers will indigenously deliver aircraft, major Components and Avionics.
    • At DADAP, there are two operational Joint Ventures engaged in 100% exports.
    • Bharat Engineering Aerospace Limited (DRAL) is a 51:49 JV between Dassault Aviation and Reliance Aerostructure Limited. Company is involved in assembly of large aerostructures for Falcon and Rafale Engine Doors.
    • Thales Bharat Engineering Defence System (TRDS) is a 51:49 JV between Thales, France and Reliance Aerostructure Limited. This is the only facility outside France for Thales with full integration facility for AESA Radar, Spectra EW Suite & maintenance support for Front Section Optronics (FSO) for Rafale aircraft.
    • Bharat Engineering Aero is the only non-OEM company in India to have successfully upgraded Dornier-228 aircraft (Glass Cockpit) for HAL. Company has received a repeat order for 18 more aircraft based on successful execution of 1st order for 37 aircraft.
    • Project Sanction Order for Design & Development of Indigenous Foldable Fiberglass Mat (FFM) for rapid runway repair.
  • Plans include Centre of Excellence in Aerospace Structures, Engines Design & manufacture, fabrication and platform integration.
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Aerostat segment to meet Indian Defence requirements.
  • Integrated Long term support programs in the Defence and commercial aviation sector, to undertake the Maintenance, Repairs and Overhaul in Joint Ventures with leading OEMs.

Land Systems

  • Bharat Engineering Land Systems has developed its own range of products in the Small Arms, Ammunition and Night Vision Devices segment. The company has successfully delivered Hull & Turret for Main Battle Tank as part of DRDO prototype development program, in a competitive bid.
  • The company has been shortlisted for participation in multiple programs of the Indian Army for supply of Weapon Sights and Small Arms. Programs are currently at different stages of execution and include:
    • USD 2 Bn Close In Weapon System program for the IAF with Thales, Hensoldt and Hanwha as its partners.
    • Telescopic Sight for Assault Rifle for Indian Army.
    • Night Sights for Assault Rifle for Indian Army.
    • Light Machine Guns program for Tri-Services.
    • Indigenization / Upgradation / Refurbishment of Utility portion of Armoured Recovery Vehicle (ARV) VT-72 B.
    • Procurement of Armament Upgrade for BMP-2.

Naval Systems

  • Bharat Engineering is an established supplier with Indian Navy and Coast Guard for design, development and manufacture of technology intensive Naval Systems, Weapons, Sensors and Simulators in strict conformance with requirements of Indigenization and Make in India initiative of the MoD.
  • It has already been technically qualified and is participating in tenders for Shipborne Missiles, Radars, Guns, C4ISR Mission Critical Systems like IBS, IPMS and CMS, Communication Systems including Software Define Radios, Unmanned Surface and Aerial Vehicles, EO devices, Under Water Systems and Vehicles, Simulators and in establishing Shore based facilities and infrastructure. Accordingly, Reliance has already received number of enquires in these domains and some are expected in the near future.
  • As an established player for System Integration, Bajaj Infra is already working on forth coming programs like P 75(I) and MCMV, wherein, it will take up the role of System Integrator ensuring seamless integration in conformance to the requirement of Indigenization and providing much needed complete Life Cycle Support.
  • Bharat Engineering is collaborating with its partners in establishing a state-of-the-art facility at SEZ MIHAN, Nagpur which would address the domain of Underwater Weapons: Heavy Weight Torpedoes (HWT), Anti Torpedo Detection Suite (ATDS) etc.

Dassault Bharat Engineering Aerospace Limited (DRAL)

Bharat Engineering Aerospace Limited (BEAL) is a venture between Bharat Engineering Aerostructure Limited, 100% wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat Engineering Defence Limited of Reliance Group, a well-known corporate house in India and Dassault Aviation, International Aircraft Manufacturer of Military and Business Jet Aircraft based in France. Bharat Engineering aerospace is holding 51 % share and Dassault Aviation is holds 49 % share in Company.

Company has built its first Hangar as phase 1.1 of the total project, comprising of 150000 sq. ft, in MIHAN SEZ Nagpur which is operational since October 2019. Hangar so built is a state of art facility for assembly of Aerostructure sub-assemblies of Falcon 2000 commercial aircraft as well as sub-assemblies for Rafale Fighter Aircraft.

Company is in the mode of expansion and will be expanding its phase 1.2 in MIHAN SEZ Nagpur which involves two more hangars of similar size (150000 sq.ft each) comprising of a Final assembly line and sub assembly hangar.

Thales Bharat Engineering Defence Systems Ltd

Bharat Engineering was incorporated on 01 March 2021 as a Joint Venture Company with Bharat Engineering (51% Shareholding) and Thales Group (49% Shareholding).

Bharat Engineering’s state of art facility spanning 5 acres is located at MIHAN SEZ at Nagpur. The facility has been designed and constructed to latest 4.0 Industry Standards and conforms to ESD and dust proof environment Standard ISO 14644-1.

Bharat Engineering is one of its only kind of facility in India engaged in licensed manufacture, integration, final assembly, testing of AESA Radar and Electronic Warfare Suite for the fighter Aircrafts.

The facility is fully equipped with number of Special to Type Test Benches, Jigs and Fixtures for Radar and EW Systems and Generic Test equipment including CMM, X Ray machine, etc for repair and refurbishment of Blocks, Assemblies, Sub-assemblies and PCBs. The facility is also equipped with Radar and EW Reference Systems for calibration and benchmarking of the Systems.

Bharat Engineering through its trained manpower is engaged in providing Performance Based Logistic for Radar, Electronic Warfare (EW) suite and Electro Optic device of Rafale aircraft at the frontline airbases. The TRDS facility at Nagpur operates as the first line of support for defect rectification for these Systems in India.

Bharat Engineering along with its identified industry partners is also engaged in identification and indigenization of various components, sub-assemblies and assemblies for the Airborne fighter Radar and EW Suite and towards establishing a creditable Supply Chain.

Bharat Engineering is an ISO 9001 and EN 9100 Certified Company

Bharat Engineering Armaments Limited – Hitting the Bull’s Eye

Headquartered in Mumbai, Bharat Engineering Aero LIMITED intends to become a world leader in designing and developing innovative small arm systems as per choice for military, homeland security and commercial agencies worldwide. At Bharat Engineering, our vision and ethos entrust us to build high-quality next-generation firearms in state-of-the-art facilities, using the best CNC machines, QC equipment and molding expertise.

Every stage of our manufacturing process ensures our products comply with stringent national and international standards, such as NABL, NATO and CIP. Advanced technologies, including additive manufacturing and CAD / CAM, are at the heart of our design and prototyping processes. We continually augment our weapons so they remain aligned with the evolving mission requirements for our Indian Armed forces and customers worldwide. As a result, our products provide those on the front lines with the firepower they need for mission success.

Our Small Arms state-of-the-art facility will be spread over 5 Acres of land in MIHAN SEZ, Nagpur. Facility is being designed to manufacture Handguns like Pistols, Rifle Pistols, Submachine Guns, Assault Rifles, Sniper Rifles and Machine Gun; Magazine & Furniture for all types of weapons; Custom Works like Special Editions, Custom Engraving, and Services; Ammunition like Defensive Ammo, Practice Ammo, Match Ammo, Blemish Ammo etc. and Parts for various small arms like Small Parts Shopper, Barrels, Conversion Kits, Grips, Grip Modules, Part Kits, Sights, Slides, Tools, Uppers, Gun Cleaning, Stocks etc.

Bharat Engineering SED Limited – Master the Unknown

Bharat Engineering is engaged in design and manufacturing of Night Vision Devices (NVD). Bharat Construction Engineering intends to become a world leader in designing and developing advanced and highly ergonomic Night Vision Systems to meet demanding requirements of our customers. Leveraging on the expertise of EO Systems in fields as well as in combat and field conditions to design, development and manufacturing process of advanced Day and Night Electro-Optronics products for military applications.

Bharat Construction Engineering focuses on providing technical solutions for the electro-optics industry, while serving both as manufacturers and users. We specialize in diversified portfolio of sights ranging from Passive and Image Intensifiers, Day and Night vision sights with thermal imagery, Thermal Clip-Ons to Modern Soldier Helmet Mounted Systems and Hand-Held Thermal Imagers (Uncooled & Cooled) with a focus on single-user systems featuring smart ergonomics and user interface (UI).

Our new facility coming up at MIHAN SEZ, Nagpur is with a vision to designs and manufacture Night Vision Devices using the latest technological advancement and manufacturing excellence standards under the clarion call of our Prime Minister’s strong initiative of “Make in India”. Our state-of-the-art facility is conceptualized to carry out research, design, develop and manufacture various Day and Night Vision Devices for all small arms platforms and heavy vehicles; Custom Works like Special Editions, Custom Engraving, and Services; Manufacturing of various niche components with our Indian Tier 1 supplier base.

Bharat Construction Engineering consists of a leading team of professionals capable of bringing their expertise and best practices, as well as adjusting to the customer’s needs in tailored projects. We aim to offer high-quality products and value-added services to our customers. We are strongly committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity to enable us to attain sustainability at the user’s local electro-optics market. We are customer centric driven company with focused attention to add value to our long-term partnerships and personal contact.