China flights opening to give 15% rise in tourist arrivals, says JMD Aggarwal
BLS International shares gained 5 per cent after it reported a 26.8 per cent year-on-year jump for the September quarter of the financial year 2026
BLS International's Q2 profit jumps 27% to ₹175 crore on strong visa and consular growth; enters hospitality sector with UK hotel acquisition
This comes a few days after the company had received notice from the MEA on being debarred from participation in future tenders of the MEA and Indian missions abroad for a period of two years
BLS International Services Limited on Thursday said it has been awarded a contract by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to establish and operate Indian Visa Application Centres (IVACs) in China. The contract will be valid for a period of 3 years, effective October 14, 2025. In July, India announced the resumption of issuance of tourist visas to Chinese nationals, a move that comes as part of efforts to mend bilateral ties that came under severe strain following the military clashes in Galwan Valley. India had suspended issuance of tourist visas to Chinese nationals in 2020, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the restrictions continued in view of the eastern Ladakh border row. Under the terms of the agreement, BLS International will be responsible for establishing and managing IVACs in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, offering visa services. The IVACs will incorporate enhanced infrastructure, advanced technology, and multi-lingual staff to ensure a seamless experience
BLS International shares have fallen 38 per cent this year, compared to a 7.7 per cent advance in the benchmark Nifty 50
BLS International informed stock exchanges that it has been debarred from participating in any future tenders issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for the next two years.
BLS International Services on Tuesday said it has been awarded a work order amounting to Rs 2,055.35 crore from Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) for being the service provider for establishing and running district-level Aadhar Seva Kendra. BLS International Services works in the domain of visa, passports, consular, citizen, e-governance, attestation, biometric, e-visa, and retail services since 2005. These Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs) will function as core facilities for appointment and walk-in based Aadhaar enrolment, updates, and other citizen-centric Aadhaar services, the company said in a release. "The scope of the project includes setting up and managing Aadhaar Seva Kendras at the district level, with complete end-to-end responsibility under UIDAI's supervision," it said. BLS International Services works with over 46 client governments, including diplomatic missions, embassies, and consulates, and leverages technology and processes that ensure data security. T
BLS International Services shares jumped 6.6 per cent on Tuesday, logging an intra-day high at ₹392.45 per share on BSE on winning order from Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
Visa and citizen services provider BLS International saw its Q1FY26 profit rise nearly 50% YoY to ₹181 crore, aided by strong digital, visa and consular segment growth
On the segmental front, revenue from the Visa & Consular segment increased by 11.2 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹460.7 crore in Q1 FY26, up from ₹414.1 crore in Q1 FY25
BLS E-Services shares rose 5 per cent after its subsidiary acquired the customer service points SBI and HDFC Bank
Shares of BLS E-Services, a technology-enabled digital service provider, surged 18% to ₹210.90 on the BSE in Monday's intra-day trade amid heavy volumes.
BLS International Services' consolidated profit after tax (PAT) zoomed 69.9 per cent year to Rs 145.2 crore in the March quarter of financial year 2025 (Q4FY25), from Rs 85.5 crore in Q4FY24.
In an interview with Business Standard, Shikhar Aggarwal of BLS International discusses where Indians are travelling and why inbound business travel to India is rising
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On Thursday, BLS International Services said that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 100 per cent stake in Citizenship Invest (CI), a Dubai based advisory firm
Visa processing and consular services provider BLS International on Saturday said it has acquired a 51 per cent stake in sports management company SLW Media for a value of Rs 80.24 lakh. The company has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire a 51 per cent stake in SLW Media for a value of Rs 80.24 lakh, SLW Media said in a statement. The acquisition aligns perfectly with BLS International's extensive global presence, allowing for seamless integration of golf events with its visa and travel services across more than 66 countries, it said. SLW Media is a prominent sports management company with over two decades of experience in the golf industry. "With this acquisition we are driving a transformative leap in our brand equity. This partnership acts as a powerful vehicle to elevate our global presence and position us strategically on the world stage. Our unified approach underscores our dedication to innovation and excellence, setting a new benchmark for success
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The uptick in the stock price came after a strong show in the June quarter of financial year 2025 (Q1FY25).