UBS Reiterates Bullish Stance
Shares of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) are drawing investor attention following a 'Buy' call from UBS, which has set a target price of ₹375 per share. This recommendation suggests a potential upside exceeding 35% from recent trading levels. The brokerage firm's positive outlook is bolstered by significant order wins and clear execution visibility.
Major Coal Gasification Order Boosts Inflows
BHEL recently secured a substantial ₹5,400-crore order for a coal gasification and raw syngas cleaning plant. This significant win pushes its order inflows for Fiscal Year 2026 to approximately 60% of the full-year target. The order, awarded by BCGCL, a joint venture between Coal India and BHEL, represents the first commercial application of BHEL's proprietary Pressurised Fluidised Bed Gasification (PFBG) technology.
Overcoming Policy Worries
The brokerage's optimistic view emerges after BHEL stock experienced a sharp selloff, declining nearly 9% on Thursday. This dip was attributed to concerns over potential Indian government policy shifts that could ease restrictions on Chinese companies participating in tenders, intensifying competition. Despite these near-term policy uncertainties, UBS highlights BHEL's improving order book, technological advantages, and a robust execution pipeline as key strengths supporting its 'Buy' recommendation.