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Top 10 PSU News Updates: BEL, GAIL, NALCO, NTPC, RailTel and More
India’s public sector enterprises witnessed several important developments across defence, energy, infrastructure, metals and financial performance. Here are the top 10 PSU news updates reported up to 31 July 2026.
1. BEL Secures Fresh Orders Worth ₹847 Crore
Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited has received additional orders worth ₹847 crore since its previous disclosure on 13 July 2026. The orders cover electro-optic systems, Security Operations Centre solutions, seekers, components, spares and related services.
2. NALCO’s Q1 Profit Surges 91% to ₹2,003 Crore
National Aluminium Company Limited reported a consolidated net profit of ₹2,003.14 crore for the first quarter of FY 2026–27, compared with ₹1,049.48 crore during the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue from operations increased nearly 39% to ₹5,302.38 crore.
3. GAIL Reports Strong Q1 Financial Performance
GAIL (India) Limited reported standalone profit after tax of ₹4,292 crore during Q1 FY27, representing growth of approximately 128%. Revenue stood at ₹38,982 crore, while the company recorded capital expenditure of ₹6,176 crore during the quarter.
4. RailTel Posts ₹66 Crore Net Profit
RailTel Corporation of India reported profit after tax of ₹66 crore for Q1 FY27. Its operating income increased 20% year-on-year to ₹893 crore, while the company’s total order book reached ₹11,747 crore after securing orders worth ₹4,968 crore during the previous six months.
5. Indian Oil Reports ₹2,661 Crore Standalone Loss
Indian Oil Corporation reported a standalone net loss of ₹2,661 crore for Q1 FY27, compared with a profit of ₹5,689 crore in the corresponding period last year. Rising crude oil costs and pressure on fuel-marketing margins affected profitability, despite record refinery and pipeline throughput.
6. Oil India and MCD Join Hands for Bio-Gas Plants
Oil India Limited signed an MoU with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to establish compressed bio-gas plants using segregated organic municipal waste. Two proposed plants will process a combined 800 tonnes of waste per day and are expected to produce approximately 30–32 tonnes of compressed bio-gas daily.
7. NHAI Plans ₹1.80 Lakh Crore Highway Projects
The National Highways Authority of India plans to invite bids for 54 highway and expressway projects during FY27. The projects will cover approximately 2,442 kilometres and involve an estimated capital investment of ₹1.80 lakh crore across several states.
8. NTPC Unveils Major Long-Term Investment Plan
NTPC is reportedly planning capital expenditure of approximately ₹16.68 lakh crore over the next 11 years. The Maharatna PSU aims to expand its total generation capacity to around 250 GW by 2037, with increased investments in renewable energy, nuclear power and battery-storage projects.
9. Coal India Faces Pressure from Lower Volumes and Higher Costs
Coal India’s Q1 performance came under pressure because of weaker production volumes and higher operating costs. The company’s quarterly profit reportedly fell below market expectations, highlighting operational challenges facing the country’s largest coal producer.
10. CPSE and PSU Bank ETFs Lead Five-Year Returns
Public-sector-focused investment funds emerged among the leading wealth creators over the past five years. The CPSE ETF delivered an annualised return of 29.96%, while the PSU Bank ETF generated approximately 28.76% annualised returns, according to data available up to 27 July 2026.
Conclusion
The latest developments highlight the important role of public sector enterprises in India’s defence manufacturing, infrastructure development, energy security, sustainability and economic growth. While companies such as BEL, GAIL, NALCO and RailTel reported positive operational or financial developments, oil-marketing and coal companies continued to face cost and margin-related pressures.
Top 10 PSU News in Short
As of 27 July 2026; selected for recency and significance.
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- SAIL: Q1 FY27 profit after tax jumped 139% to ₹1,636 crore, supported by cost control and operational efficiency.
- NTPC: Standalone Q1 profit increased 11.9% to ₹5,342 crore; its board also approved raising up to ₹12,000 crore through NCDs.
- Bank of Baroda: Standalone Q1 net profit declined 71.8% to ₹1,278 crore, mainly due to a one-time settlement expense.
- REC Limited: Q1 standalone profit fell 6.8% to ₹4,149 crore, as foreign-exchange losses affected earnings.
- SBI Funds Management: Shares gained up to 8.9% on listing after completing India’s largest IPO of 2026 so far, worth around $1.02 billion.
- HPCL: Launched the lightweight 10-kg HP Navya composite LPG cylinder with Instamart delivery, initially in Bengaluru.
- NTPC Expansion: The board approved a ₹20,457-crore investment for the 1,600 MW Lara Stage-III thermal project in Chhattisgarh.
- ONGC: Announced plans to develop a 1.75-million-tonne strategic petroleum reserve in Mangalore to strengthen India’s energy security.
- BHEL: Signed an agreement with thyssenkrupp nucera India to manufacture and localise green-hydrogen electrolyser systems.
- PFC–REC Merger: Both boards approved the merger scheme, offering 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC shares and creating a combined loan book above ₹11 lakh crore.
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