BLS International Shares Surge 5.33% Today After Securing MEA Visa Application Centres Contract in China

New Delhi, October 17, 2025: The share price of BLS International Services Ltd (NSE: BLS, BSE: 540073) extended its rally on Friday, as it reached an intraday high of ₹341.80 so far, rising by 5.33% or ₹17.30. The surge in the shares came after the company announced that it had signed a new government contract in China.

BLS International Services Ltd is a New Delhi based tech-enabled services company. The company specialises in visa, passport, consular, e-governance, biometric, and attestation solutions. It was established in 2005 and partners with over 46 governments. The company is the only listed company in its sector, forming part of the BSE 500 and Nifty Smallcap 250 indices.

Market Snapshot

On October 17, 2025, shares of BLS International Services Limited were trading at ₹327.70, up ₹3.20 (0.99%) from the previous close of ₹324.50. The stock recorded a high of ₹341.80 and a low of ₹312.25 during the session, with a VWAP of ₹331.06. Trading volumes were robust at 3.36 crore shares, generating a traded value of ₹1,112.96 crore. The company’s total market capitalisation stood at ₹13,509.22 crore, while its free float market cap was ₹3,955.73 crore.

Contract Boosts Investor Sentiment

BLS International has recently announced that it has been awarded a three-year contract from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The contract has been awarded to establish and operate Indian Visa Application Centres (IVACs) in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. The agreement has come into effect from October 14, 2025, and has positioned BLS to expand its presence in Asia’s second-largest economy.

Management Viewpoint

Showing optimism regarding the new contract win, Mr Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director, said, “The company is honoured to receive this mandate. It is a significant milestone that underscores BLS’s role as a trusted partner in delivering secure and customer-friendly visa services.”

Strengthening Global Footprint

BLS International, operating in over 70 countries, continues to reinforce its position as a global leader in consular and citizen services. The company processes millions of applications annually through a network of 50,000+ centers with 60,000+ employees and associates worldwide.

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