BDL ( Bharat Dynamics Limited) is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. BDL who has started their journey from Missile manufacturing to a Weapon System, is now a complete solution provider for the Indian Armed Forces.
It was incorporated in 16 July,1970 in Hyderabad, Telangana. It is the manufacturing base for guided missile systems and allied equipment for the Indian Armed Forces.
In this article, we will see a detailed information about one of the Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) .
About Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) , Since its inception, has been working in collaboration with DRDO and Foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for manufacture and supply of various missiles and allied equipment to Indian Armed Forces.
The Vision of BDL , is ”to become a world-class enterprise producing international standard quality products for the Defence Industry”.
The Mission of BDL is “to establish itself as a leading manufacturer in the aerospace and underwater weapons industry and emerge as a world class sophisticated, State-of-the-art, global enterprise, providing solutions to the security system, needs of the country”.
The Company has 2556 employees as on 31 March 2023 and achieved sales turnover of Rs.2458 Crore (Provisional & Unaudited) for the financial year 2022-23.
BDL was identified as an Prime Production Agency, as it was involved in developing indigenous, sophisticated and contemporary missiles.
BDL, with the support of DRDO, has been manufacturing various types of indigenously designed and developed missiles and underwater weapons. BDL offers Product Life Cycle Support and Refurbishment /Life Extension of vintage Missiles.
Construction and Achievements of BDL
BDL has four manufacturing units, out of which three are located in Telangana State ( Hyderabad, Bhanur and Ibrahimpatnam) and one in Andhra Pradesh(Vishakhapatnam).
As a part of extension, BDL is setting up units at Amravati in Maharashtra and Jhansi in the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor to cater the growing demands of the Armed Forces.
BDL has produced an amazing product, known as Akash Weapon System, a Surface to Air Indigenous Missile, Involving of a large number of supply chain partners from the industry.
Similarly, the Heavy Weight Torpedo and Light Weight Torpedo developed by NSTL, DRDO, are being manufactured by BDL at its Visakhapatnam Unit, with active participation from the industry.
Another achievement of BDL is that it is now set to produce the world class ‘Beyond Visual Range’ Astra Weapon System’ for the Indian Armed Forces. The weapon system has been developed by DRDO.
The announcements made by Government of India on ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ cover a wide range of opportunities for the Indian Industry paving way for a self-reliant India in the coming years.
Innovations and Further Products by BDL
BDL is all set to launch multiple products in recent years they include,
i) Semi-Active Laser Seeker Homing ATGM for BMP-II and Drone Delivered Missile (Jishnu) at Aero India 2023.
ii) A Light Weight Vehicle Mounted Anti-Tank Guided Weapon (ATGW) System, Sangramika, and an Armoured Vehicle mounted Laser Guided Short Range Anti-Aircraft Weapon System, called Sanharika, launched at Defexpo 2022 apart from ATGM for the Main Battle Tank (MBT) ARJUN.
iii) Dishani and Garudastra at Aero India 2021.
iv) Amogha – III at Defexpo 2020.
The ‘Ease of Doing Business’ approach adopted by the Government of India has paved the way to create a congenial ecosystem for the company to manufacture products indigenously and offer its products / services to the customers, both, the Indian Armed Forces and the Global Buyers.
Under its diversification programme, BDL is poised to enter into manufacturing of Rockets, Bombs, Engines for Cruise Missiles, UAV Launched Weapons etc.
Job Opportunities in BDL
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) is a Schedule ‘B’/Miniratna CPSE with the administrative jurisdiction of Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence.
BDL provides opportunity to the talented professionals to work with them.
BDL will be releasing vacancy for the Post of Director(Finance) .
| Name of the CPSE | Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) |
| Name of the Post | Director (Finance) / Director (Technical) |
| Date of Vacancy | 01.02.2024 |
| Scale of the Post | Rs.160000-290000(IDA) |
| Age Limit | For Internals :- Maximum – 2 years residual service on the date of vacancy w.r.t the date of superannuation Minimum – 40 years For Externals :- Minimum – 40 years |
| Official Website | www.bdl-india.in |
Qualifications and Experience :-
i) For the Post of Director(Technical) :-
i) The applicant should be an Engineering graduate preferably in Mechanical/Electronics/Aeronautical/Production Engineering with good academic record from a recognized University/Institution.
ii)Applicants holding MBA/Post Graduate Diploma in Management will have an added advantage
Experience :- The applicant should have an adequate expereince at senior level of management in large organization of repute, out of which at least 5 years during the last 10 years should have been dealing with missiles/aerospace and R and D Projects.
ii) For the Post of Director (Finance) :-
i) The applicant should be Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant or a full time MBA/PGDM course with good academic record from recognized University/Institution.
ii) Officers of organized group ‘A” Accounts Services working in the apropriate levels are exempted from these educational qualifications.
Experience :- i) Applicant should have at least five years of cumulative experience at a senior level during the last ten years in the area of Corporate Financial Management and Corporate Accounts in organization of repute.
ii) Applicants from organized Group ‘A’ Accounts Services should have at least five years’ cumulative experience at a senior level during the last ten years in the area of Corporate Financial Management/ corporate Accounts.
Concluding, the detailed information, As BDL continues to evolve and adapt to the ever-changing geopolitical landscape, its dedication to self-sufficiency and technological advancement remains unwavering.
The future holds exciting possibilities for BDL as it continues to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the nation and contributing to the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
