Bhel Keen to Work in West Asia

BHEL is monitoring crises in the region, including the regime change in Syria and Israel-Hamas ceasefire

- Manas Pimpalkhare

State-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Bhel) is keen to work in West Asia once the situation in the volatile region is back to normal, Union heavy industries minister H. D. Kumaraswamy said. Bhel is closely monitoring crises in the region, including the regime change in Syria and the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, the minister added.

"[The company] will be keen to address suitable opportunities in the region once the situation normalizes. We are presently actively engaged with prospective customers in Iraq and Israel," Kumaraswamy said in an email interview with Mint.

While the minister did not specify the types of opportunities Bhel would pursue, the development is important as it indicates India is ready to take up rebuilding work competitively in war-torn parts of West Asia.