BEML Secures First Overseas Rail-Metro Contract from Malaysia
BEML Limited, a state-owned engineering and manufacturing company under the Ministry of Defence, has won its first-ever overseas contract in the rail and metro sector. The project, valued at USD 1 million, comes from Malaysia and involves the retrofit and reconditioning of the country’s Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) System.
The company informed stock exchanges on 9 August 2025 that it had secured the order for retrofitting and reconditioning services aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency and lifespan of Malaysia’s MRT network.
This marks a significant milestone for BEML as it steps into the global rail and metro services market.
BEML’s entry into the international rail sector comes at a time when it is expanding its domestic and overseas capabilities. The company recently inaugurated a new warehousing facility in Bengaluru to support India’s growing aerospace ambitions and collaborate with global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
BEML is a ‘Schedule A’ multi-technology company catering to India’s defence, rail, power, mining, and construction sectors. It operates through three primary verticals,
The company has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Bengaluru, Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), Mysore, and Palakkad, supported by strong R&D infrastructure and a nationwide sales and service network.
Securing its first overseas rail-metro contract not only diversifies BEML’s portfolio but also,
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