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'''BLS International Services Limited''' is an outsourcing service provider for government and diplomatic missions worldwide. The company manages visa, passport, consular, attestation and citizen services to client governments and [[diplomatic mission]]s in Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, North America and the Middle East.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://businessworld.in/article/Taking-On-The-Goliath-/29-03-2017-115338/|title=Taking On The Goliath|last=Sinha|first=Ashish|work=BW Businessworld|access-date=2018-07-03|language=en}}</ref> It also provides citizen services to state / provincial governments. BLS International Services Limited has started business with processing 10,000 visa applications in 2005, and now it processes 11 million applications annually.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/anuraghunathan/2018/09/04/indian-company-providing-visa-and-consular-services-expands-across-the-globe/#41b94b1b5ceb|title=Indian Company Providing Visa And Consular Services Expands Across The Globe|last=Raghunathan|first=Anu|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-09-11|language=en}}</ref>
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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = BLS International Limited
| name = BLS International Limited
| logo = File:BLS_International_Services_Ltd_logo.png
| logo = BLS_International_Services_Ltd_logo.png
| type = [[Private Company]]
| type = [[Public company|Public]]
| traded_as = {{ubl|{{NSE|BLS}} | {{BSE|540073}} }}
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| location = [[New Delhi]] , [[India]]
| industry = Services
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| area_served = World Wide
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| hq_location =[[New Delhi]], [[India]]
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| website = {{url|http://www.blsinternational.com}}
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| area_served = Worldwide
| key_people = {{plainlist| * Nikhil Gupta <small>(Managing Director)</small>
* Shikhar Aggarwal <small>(Joint Managing Director)</small>
* Amit Sudhakar <small>(Chief Financial Officer)</small>}}
| revenue = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|1676.8|c}} (2024)<ref name=FY>{{Cite web |title= BLS International Services Profit & Loss Annual |url=https://www.livemint.com/bls-international-services/profit-loss-annual/companyid-s0004039 | website= www.livemint.com}}</ref>
| equity = {{profit}} {{INRConvert| 1207.6|c}} (2024)<ref name=bs>{{Cite web |title= BLS International Services Ltd |url=https://www.valueresearchonline.com/stocks/105590/bls-international-services-ltd/#:~:text=What%20is%20the%20market%20cap,is%20a%20Mid%20Cap%20company | website=www.valueresearchonline.com}}</ref>
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| website = {{URL|http://www.blsinternational.com}}
| num_employees = 60,000 (2024)<ref>{{cite news |title=BLS International |url=https://in.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/BLS-INTERNATIONAL-SERVICE-35005615/company/ |quote=Employees: 60,000}}</ref>
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'''BLS International''' is a New Delhi-based company that provide visa, passport, consular, and citizen services. The company was founded in 2005 and operates in over 66 countries across five continents.
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== History ==


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==History==
* Founded in 2005,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/bls-international-soars-over-21-on-nse-plans-bse-listing/articleshow/52819311.cms|title=BLS International soars over 21% on NSE; plans BSE listing|date=2016-06-19|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2018-07-03}}</ref> BLS International Services Limited is an Indian company, headquartered in New Delhi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/quote/BLSIN:IN|title=BLSIN:Natl India Stock Quote - BLS International Services Ltd|website=Bloomberg.com|access-date=2018-07-03}}</ref>
===2005-2010===
* BLS International secured its first visa processing contract from Portuguese Embassy in Delhi in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/In-Conversation/our-endeavour-is-to-work-with-multiple-governments-in-different-geographies-35480|title=Travel News - ‘Our endeavour is to work with multiple governments in different geographies’ {{!}} TravelBiz Monitor|website=www.travelbizmonitor.com|access-date=2018-07-06}}</ref>
The company was established in 2005 in New Delhi, India,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-06-19 |title=BLS International soars over 21% on NSE; plans BSE listing |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/bls-international-soars-over-21-on-nse-plans-bse-listing/articleshow/52819311.cms |access-date=2018-07-03}}</ref> and began its operations by securing a contract with the Portuguese Embassy in Delhi to handle visa processing. Over the subsequent years, from 2006 to 2010, the company expanded its services to include visa processing for European embassies, such as those of [[Austria]], [[Belgium]], [[Greece]], and [[Tunisia]]. By 2008, BLS International had extended its operations internationally, providing services for the Indian Embassy in countries including [[Spain]], [[Kuwait]], [[Sudan]], and [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |title=BLS International: Visa applications near pre-pandemic levels, China and Russia lag - CNBC TV18 |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/business/companies/bls-international-visa-applications-near-pre-pandemic-levels-china-and-russia-lag-18443701.htm |website=CNBCTV18 |language=en |date=1 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=BLS International rises on bagging contract for Italy visa processing services |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/bls-international-rises-on-bagging-contract-for-italy-visa-processing-services-121092900349_1.html |website=Business Standard}}</ref>
* In December 2016, the company signed a global visa outsourcing contract worth €175 million with Spain MAEC (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation — Spain)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/bls-international-wins-175-million-contract/article9424678.ece|title=BLS International wins €175 million contract|work=@businessline|access-date=2018-07-03|language=en}}</ref>
* The company was awarded the [[e-governance]] project by the Punjab State Government in India in May 2016, to operate and manage 2147 Sewa Kendras and provide 223 citizen centric services like death, birth certificates, arms licenses and permits as defined under Punjab Right to Services Act, 2011.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/bls-international-to-open-over-2000-centres-in-punjab/402780/|title=BLS International to open over 2,000 centres in Punjab|date=2016-10-03|work=The Financial Express|access-date=2018-07-03|language=en-US}}</ref>
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* BLS International also provides citizen services to Afghan nationals in UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar since June 2017 and in Saudi Arabia since September 2017. This is under the consular service contract with the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://amedia.co.in/fullnews.aspx?news_id=319|title=BLS International wins five Gulf country contract for Islamic Republic of Afghanistan|website=amedia.co.in|access-date=2018-07-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sundayguardianlive.com/news/11623-indian-company-will-provide-citizen-services-afghanistan|title=Indian company will provide citizen services in Afghanistan - The Sunday Guardian Live|date=2017-11-11|work=The Sunday Guardian Live|access-date=2018-07-03|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/bls-international-inks-pact-with-embassy-of-afghanistan-1048042-2017-09-19|title=BLS International inks pact with embassy of Afghanistan|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2018-07-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/bls-intl-bags-usd-5-mn-order-from-afghan-embassy-948539-2017-06-22|title=BLS Intl bags USD 5 mn order from Afghan Embassy|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2018-07-03}}</ref>
* It has operations in 62 countries and 2,325 offices worldwide.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/visa-and-immigration/delhi-based-bls-international-emerging-as-a-global-player-in-visa-govt-to-citizen-services/articleshow/61698822.cms|title=Delhi-based BLS international emerging as a global player in visa & govt-to-citizen services|date=2017-11-18|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2018-07-03}}</ref>


== Listing ==
===2011-2015===
In 2011, BLS International opened Visa Application Centers (VACs) for the Indian Embassy in the [[UAE]] and other Indian missions in [[Southeast Asia]].<ref>{{cite web |title=New company in UAE begins Indian visa services |url=https://gulfnews.com/going-out/society/new-company-in-uae-begins-indian-visa-services-1.784446 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en |date=29 March 2011}}</ref> The company continued to expand in 2012 by initiating visa processing services for Indian embassies in [[Saudi Arabia]] and [[Singapore]].<ref>{{cite web |title=New outsourcing contract for Indian consular services |url=https://www.arabnews.com/new-outsourcing-contract-indian-consular-services?page=1 |website=Arab News |language=en |date=7 August 2012}}</ref> Between 2014 and 2015, BLS International extended its services to seven additional Indian missions abroad, including in the [[United States]] and [[Canada]].
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The company's equity shares are listed on the [[National Stock Exchange of India|National Stock Exchange (NSE)]], the [[Bombay Stock Exchange|Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)]] and [[Metropolitan Stock Exchange|Metropolitan Stock Exchange (MSEI)]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiainfoline.com/article/companies-circulars-bse/listing-of-equity-shares-of-bls-international-services-limited-116090200130_1.html|title=Listing of Equity Shares of BLS International Services Limited.|last=indiainfoline.com|access-date=2018-07-03|language=en}}</ref>


===2016===
== Awards & Achievements ==
In 2016, BLS International was awarded a contract by [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Spain)|Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] and Cooperation (MAEC) for global visa outsourcing, valued at €175 million.<ref>{{Cite news |title=BLS International wins €175 million contract |language=en |work=@businessline |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/bls-international-wins-175-million-contract/article9424678.ece |access-date=2018-07-03}}</ref> Additionally, the company was contracted by the [[Government of Punjab, India]] to manage 2,147 Seva Kendras as part of an e-governance project.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-10-03 |title=BLS International to open over 2,000 centres in Punjab |language=en-US |work=The Financial Express |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/bls-international-to-open-over-2000-centres-in-punjab/402780/ |access-date=2018-07-03}}</ref>
BLS International Services has made its name in '''[[Forbes]] Asia’s 2018''' list of ''''Best under a Billion'''<nowiki/>' list of top 200 publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific region out of 24,000 companies and was selected on sales/revenue and earnings growth.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.forbesindia.com/article/web-special/four-indian-companies-in-forbes-asias-200-best-under-a-billion-2018-list/50841/1|title=Four Indian companies in Forbes Asia's 200 'Best under a Billion' 2018 list {{!}} Forbes India|website=Forbes India|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-10}}</ref>


== Recent Wins ==
===2017===
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In 2017, BLS International broadened its service offerings by providing consular services to Afghan nationals in several [[Gulf countries]], marking an expansion beyond its traditional focus on visa processing for Indian nationals.<ref>{{Cite web |title=BLS International wins five Gulf country contract for Islamic Republic of Afghanistan |url=http://amedia.co.in/fullnews.aspx?news_id=319 |access-date=2018-07-03 |website=amedia.co.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-11-11 |title=Indian company will provide citizen services in Afghanistan - The Sunday Guardian Live |language=en-US |work=The Sunday Guardian Live |url=https://www.sundayguardianlive.com/news/11623-indian-company-will-provide-citizen-services-afghanistan |access-date=2018-07-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BLS International inks pact with embassy of Afghanistan |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/bls-international-inks-pact-with-embassy-of-afghanistan-1048042-2017-09-19 |access-date=2018-07-03 |website=India Today |date=19 September 2017 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BLS Intl bags USD 5 mn order from Afghan Embassy |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/bls-intl-bags-usd-5-mn-order-from-afghan-embassy-948539-2017-06-22 |access-date=2018-07-03 |website=India Today |date=22 June 2017 |language=en}}</ref>


===2018-2024===
* BLS International Services Limited will be supporting Sopra Steria and UKVI by providing many of the key deliverables under the contract of visa renewals, as well as a suite of added value services.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/anuraghunathan/2018/09/04/indian-company-providing-visa-and-consular-services-expands-across-the-globe/#41b94b1b5ceb|title=Indian Company Providing Visa And Consular Services Expands Across The Globe|last=Raghunathan|first=Anu|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-09-11|language=en}}</ref>
Starting in 2018, BLS International introduced several value added services, such as [[travel insurance]], mobile biometrics, and [[courier services]]. In 2019, the company expanded its operations into the [[Asia-Pacific]] region, including [[Australia]], [[China]], and [[Japan]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Expect a surge in inbound arrivals in a couple of months: BLS - ET TravelWorld |url=https://travel.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/visas-and-passports/expect-a-surge-in-inbound-arrivals-in-a-couple-of-months-bls/87730950 |website=ETTravelWorld.com |access-date=27 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref> By 2021, BLS International had integrated advanced technologies like [[artificial intelligence]] (AI) and [[machine learning]] (ML) to enhance [[biometric]] enrolment and document verification processes.<ref>{{cite web |title=BLS International launches AI-powered HRMS system People Hub |url=https://www.techcircle.in/2024/07/01/bls-international-launches-ai-powered-hrms-system-people-hub/ |website=Techcircle |language=en |date=1 July 2024}}</ref> The company also expanded its [[e-governance]] solutions to support [[digital transformation]] initiatives. From 2022 to 2024, BLS International further extended its operations into [[Africa]] and [[Latin America]].<ref>{{cite web |title=BLS International bags visa outsourcing contract with Spain for another term - ET TravelWorld |url=https://travel.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/visas-and-passports/bls-international-bags-visa-outsourcing-contract-with-spain-for-another-term/100416458 |website=ETTravelWorld.com |language=en}}</ref>
* BLS International has recently been awarded contract to process Italy visa application in Singapore.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/Top-Stories/bls-international-launches-italy-visa-application-center-in-singapore-35777|title=Travel News - BLS International launches Italy Visa Application Center in Singapore {{!}} TravelBiz Monitor|website=www.travelbizmonitor.com|access-date=2018-09-11}}</ref>
* BLS has started providing services for the French Embassy in Jordan from 19 August 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://equitybulls.com/admin/news2006/news_det.asp?id=235261|title=BLS International commence operations for French Embassy in Jordan - EquityBulls.com|last=Bulls|first=Equity|website=equitybulls.com|access-date=2018-09-11}}</ref>
* BLS E-Services Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of BLS International Services Ltd. acquired Delhi based Starfin India Pvt. Ltd., a Banking Business Correspondent of India’s largest bank - State Bank of India.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/bls-e-services-acquires-starfin-india-for-an-undisclosed-amount/articleshow/65343937.cms|title=BLS E-Services acquires Starfin India for an undisclosed amount|date=2018-08-09|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2018-09-11}}</ref>


In August 2024, the company was awarded a contract for global visa outsourcing by the [[Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic]].<ref>{{cite web |title=The Embassy allocates appointments through the BLS visa agency |url=https://www.foreign.gov.sk/en/web/astana-ru/visa-and-services/national-visa |website=foreign.gov.sk |access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> Previously, in May 2023, the company secured a renewal of its contract with [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Spain)|Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation]] (MAEC) for the second consecutive term.<ref>{{cite web |title=BLS International signs visa outsourcing contract with Spanish govt for another term - ET LegalWorld |url=https://legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/bls-international-signs-visa-outsourcing-contract-with-spanish-govt-for-another-term/100421640 |website=ETLegalWorld.com |access-date=27 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
==See also==

During this period, the company also expanded its operations with several regional contracts. In November 2022, the company began providing services for the Embassies of [[Germany]] in the [[Embassy of Germany, Washington, D.C.|United States of America]] and [[Mexico]].<ref>{{cite web |title=BLS International rolls out Germany visa application centres in the US, Mexico City - ET TravelWorld |url=https://travel.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/visas-and-passports/bls-international-rolls-out-germany-visa-application-centres-in-the-us-mexico-city/95595973 |website=ETTravelWorld.com |access-date=27 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref> In July 2023, it secured contracts with the Embassies of [[Italy]] in [[Kazakhstan]], [[Senegal]], [[Cameroon]], [[Abu Dhabi]], [[Pakistan]], and [[Mali]].<ref>{{cite web |title=BLS Intl. signs a visa outsourcing contract with Embassy of Italy in Kazakhstan - ET TravelWorld |url=https://travel.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/visas-and-passports/bls-intl-signs-a-visa-outsourcing-contract-with-embassy-of-italy-in-kazakhstan/101423092 |website=ETTravelWorld.com |access-date=27 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref> This was followed by contracts in February 2024 for the Embassies of [[Hungary]] in [[Algeria]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Canada]], [[Jordan]], [[Oman]], [[Qatar]], and [[Uzbekistan]].<ref>{{cite web |title=BLS Gets Contracts From Hungary For Visa Outsourcing Services In 3 Countries |url=https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/bls-gets-contracts-from-hungary-for-visa-outsourcing-services-in-3-countries |website=NDTV Profit |access-date=27 August 2024 |language=en |date=29 February 2024}}</ref> In March 2024, the company added the Embassy of the [[Czech Republic]] in [[Botswana]] to its portfolio.<ref>{{cite web |title=BLS International signs contract with Embassy of Czech Republic |url=https://bwhotelier.com/article/bls-international-signs-contract-with-embassy-of-czech-republic--515038 |website=BW Hotelier |access-date=27 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ganesh |first1=TBM Staff-Mumbai, Nishtha |title=BLS International partners with Czech Republic Embassy for Botswana |url=https://travelbizmonitor.com/bls-international-partners-with-czech-republic-embassy-for-botswana/ |website=India's Top Travel News Source: TravelBiz Monitor |access-date=27 August 2024 |date=28 March 2024}}</ref> In July 2024, the company began providing services for the Embassy of [[Poland]] in the [[Philippines]].<ref>{{cite web |title=BLS International joins hands with Poland embassy for visa outsourcing services in Philippines |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/latest-news/bls-international-joins-hands-with-poland-embassy-for-visa-outsourcing-services-in-philippines/articleshow/111431771.cms |website=The Economic Times |access-date=27 August 2024 |date=2 July 2024}}</ref> The company began providing services for the Embassy of [[Portugal]] in [[Morocco]] in May 2024.<ref>{{cite web |title=BLS International Signs Contract with the Embassy of Portugal for Visa Outsourcing Services in Morocco |url=https://theprint.in/ani-press-releases/bls-international-signs-contract-with-the-embassy-of-portugal-for-visa-outsourcing-services-in-morocco/2077626/ |website=ThePrint |access-date=27 August 2024 |date=9 May 2024}}</ref>

==Listing==
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The company's [[equity shares]] are listed on the [[National Stock Exchange of India]], the [[Bombay Stock Exchange]] and Metropolitan Stock Exchange.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiainfoline.com/article/companies-circulars-bse/listing-of-equity-shares-of-bls-international-services-limited-116090200130_1.html|title=Listing of Equity Shares of BLS International Services Limited.|last=indiainfoline.com|access-date=2018-07-03|language=en}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://www.blsinternational.com/ Official website]


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Latest revision as of 22:13, 3 November 2024

BLS International Limited
Company typePublic
IndustryServices
HeadquartersNew Delhi, India
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Nikhil Gupta (Managing Director)
  • Shikhar Aggarwal (Joint Managing Director)
  • Amit Sudhakar (Chief Financial Officer)
RevenueIncrease ₹1,676.8 crore (US$200 million) (2024)[1]
Total equityIncrease ₹1,207.6 crore (US$140 million) (2024)[2]
Number of employees
60,000 (2024)[3]
Websitewww.blsinternational.com

BLS International is a New Delhi-based company that provide visa, passport, consular, and citizen services. The company was founded in 2005 and operates in over 66 countries across five continents.

History

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2005-2010

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The company was established in 2005 in New Delhi, India,[4] and began its operations by securing a contract with the Portuguese Embassy in Delhi to handle visa processing. Over the subsequent years, from 2006 to 2010, the company expanded its services to include visa processing for European embassies, such as those of Austria, Belgium, Greece, and Tunisia. By 2008, BLS International had extended its operations internationally, providing services for the Indian Embassy in countries including Spain, Kuwait, Sudan, and Russia.[5][6]

2011-2015

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In 2011, BLS International opened Visa Application Centers (VACs) for the Indian Embassy in the UAE and other Indian missions in Southeast Asia.[7] The company continued to expand in 2012 by initiating visa processing services for Indian embassies in Saudi Arabia and Singapore.[8] Between 2014 and 2015, BLS International extended its services to seven additional Indian missions abroad, including in the United States and Canada.

2016

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In 2016, BLS International was awarded a contract by Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (MAEC) for global visa outsourcing, valued at €175 million.[9] Additionally, the company was contracted by the Government of Punjab, India to manage 2,147 Seva Kendras as part of an e-governance project.[10]

2017

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In 2017, BLS International broadened its service offerings by providing consular services to Afghan nationals in several Gulf countries, marking an expansion beyond its traditional focus on visa processing for Indian nationals.[11][12][13][14]

2018-2024

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Starting in 2018, BLS International introduced several value added services, such as travel insurance, mobile biometrics, and courier services. In 2019, the company expanded its operations into the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, China, and Japan.[15] By 2021, BLS International had integrated advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to enhance biometric enrolment and document verification processes.[16] The company also expanded its e-governance solutions to support digital transformation initiatives. From 2022 to 2024, BLS International further extended its operations into Africa and Latin America.[17]

In August 2024, the company was awarded a contract for global visa outsourcing by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic.[18] Previously, in May 2023, the company secured a renewal of its contract with Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (MAEC) for the second consecutive term.[19]

During this period, the company also expanded its operations with several regional contracts. In November 2022, the company began providing services for the Embassies of Germany in the United States of America and Mexico.[20] In July 2023, it secured contracts with the Embassies of Italy in Kazakhstan, Senegal, Cameroon, Abu Dhabi, Pakistan, and Mali.[21] This was followed by contracts in February 2024 for the Embassies of Hungary in Algeria, Bangladesh, Canada, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, and Uzbekistan.[22] In March 2024, the company added the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Botswana to its portfolio.[23][24] In July 2024, the company began providing services for the Embassy of Poland in the Philippines.[25] The company began providing services for the Embassy of Portugal in Morocco in May 2024.[26]

Listing

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The company's equity shares are listed on the National Stock Exchange of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange and Metropolitan Stock Exchange.[27]

References

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  2. ^ "BLS International Services Ltd". www.valueresearchonline.com.
  3. ^ "BLS International". Employees: 60,000
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  5. ^ "BLS International: Visa applications near pre-pandemic levels, China and Russia lag - CNBC TV18". CNBCTV18. 1 December 2023.
  6. ^ "BLS International rises on bagging contract for Italy visa processing services". Business Standard.
  7. ^ "New company in UAE begins Indian visa services". gulfnews.com. 29 March 2011.
  8. ^ "New outsourcing contract for Indian consular services". Arab News. 7 August 2012.
  9. ^ "BLS International wins €175 million contract". @businessline. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  10. ^ "BLS International to open over 2,000 centres in Punjab". The Financial Express. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  11. ^ "BLS International wins five Gulf country contract for Islamic Republic of Afghanistan". amedia.co.in. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  12. ^ "Indian company will provide citizen services in Afghanistan - The Sunday Guardian Live". The Sunday Guardian Live. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  13. ^ "BLS International inks pact with embassy of Afghanistan". India Today. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  14. ^ "BLS Intl bags USD 5 mn order from Afghan Embassy". India Today. 22 June 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  15. ^ "Expect a surge in inbound arrivals in a couple of months: BLS - ET TravelWorld". ETTravelWorld.com. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  16. ^ "BLS International launches AI-powered HRMS system People Hub". Techcircle. 1 July 2024.
  17. ^ "BLS International bags visa outsourcing contract with Spain for another term - ET TravelWorld". ETTravelWorld.com.
  18. ^ "The Embassy allocates appointments through the BLS visa agency". foreign.gov.sk. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  19. ^ "BLS International signs visa outsourcing contract with Spanish govt for another term - ET LegalWorld". ETLegalWorld.com. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  20. ^ "BLS International rolls out Germany visa application centres in the US, Mexico City - ET TravelWorld". ETTravelWorld.com. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  21. ^ "BLS Intl. signs a visa outsourcing contract with Embassy of Italy in Kazakhstan - ET TravelWorld". ETTravelWorld.com. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  22. ^ "BLS Gets Contracts From Hungary For Visa Outsourcing Services In 3 Countries". NDTV Profit. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  23. ^ "BLS International signs contract with Embassy of Czech Republic". BW Hotelier. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
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