BHEL invites global firms to partner for setting up manufacturing bases

The company has 16 manufacturing facilities across the country with a substantial land bank as well as extensive built-up industrial, commercial and residential spaces.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) said on Monday it has floated an expression of interest inviting global companies to partner with and leverage its facilities for setting up manufacturing bases in the country.

The Maharatna Central public sector enterprise under the Department of Heavy Industries said the ongoing economic disruption across the world due to Covid-19 has highlighted the dangers of manufacturing activities being concentrated in a single location.

The need for diversification of supply chains and manufacturing has thrown up a huge opportunity for India which is one of the fastest-growing economies of the world and an attractive investment destination with