BEL Signs MoU With i-TEK RFID For AIDC Technologies

The major defence PSU Bharat Electronics (BEL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Infotek Software and Systems (i-TEK RFID) on April 16, 2026.

i-TEK works in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) segment and is an IoT-based digital transformation solution provider.

The Company aims to co-develop and deploy advanced digital transformation solutions by using Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) technologies.

The MoU, exchanged between Hemavathy Muthusamy, GM, NWCS, and Ashim Ashok Patil, Managing Director & CEO, i-TEK RFID, will address key industry challenges by introducing scalable, technology-driven solutions.

BEL is focusing on its diversification efforts into Civil Aviation, Unmanned Systems, Railway
& Metro Systems, Network & Cyber Security, Smart City Solutions, Space Electronics, Arms & Ammunition, Seekers, Medical Electronics and Artificial Intelligence.

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The Navratna defence PSU recently reported a turnover of around ₹267.5 billion for the financial year 2025–26 and their total order book stands at approximately ₹740 billion as of April 1, 2026.
With this MoU, i-TEK will leverage the strong presence of BEL and expand their business further in the transformation space and thus will enhance their revenue growth going ahead.

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Pratyush Kumar
Pratyush Kumar
Pratyush Kumar is a senior journalist at EFY covering business, tech, and markets. Pratyush has a background in TV reporting and has a keen interest in electronics and emerging gadgets.

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