Manoj Jain Appointed as CMD of Bharat Electronics Limited.

Appointments | Dated: 08 Apr 2026

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet officially approved the appointment of seasoned defense technocrat Manoj Jain as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). He assumes leadership to rapidly scale up indigenous defense electronics production.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He officially succeeds Bhanu Prakash Srivastava after the completion of his tenure.
  • BEL is an absolutely vital Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking.
  • His strategic vision deeply emphasizes highly advanced AI integration in defense radar systems.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Manoj Jain.
  • Role: CMD.
  • Organization: BEL.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been recently appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Navratna defense PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)?

Correct Answer: Manoj Jain

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Bharat Electronics Limited

  • Status - Navratna PSU
  • Headquarters - Bengaluru, Karnataka