BLS International continues its Remarkable Growth Trajectory, Delivers Exceptional Performance across all Key Metrics
BLS International Services Limited, an Indian
multi-national corporation and a trusted global AI & tech-enabled services
partner for governments and citizens, announced its audited consolidated financial results for the quarter and financial year ended 31st
March 2026.
BLS International Services Ltd. delivered a robust performance in Q4 & FY26, as it continued to strengthen its global
footprint and diversify its portfolio through various contract wins &
renewals, reinforcing its commitment to service excellence and growth.
Speaking on
continuing growth momentum,
Mr. Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director, BLS International Services Ltd.
said:
“BLS International
delivered its highest-ever performance in FY26 across all key
metrics, reflecting strong execution capabilities, scalable operating model,
and deepening government partnerships. During the year, Revenue increased by 36.7%
YoY, driven by steady momentum across service segments. Additionally, EBITDA
grew by 30.1% YoY and Profit After Tax (PAT) rose by 34.1% YoY, reflecting a
sustained emphasis on operational discipline & efficiency, and continued
focus on productivity enhancements.
The Company has demonstrated exceptional performance
over the last three years, reporting a Revenue, EBITDA and PAT CAGR of 34%, 54%
and 49% respectively between FY24-26. This is a noteworthy achievement by the
Company, further validating the robust business model as well as the
effectiveness of the Company’s strategies.
The Visa & Consular Services business continue to
witness strong profitability. The transition to self-managed business model has
enabled a strong margin expansion of 560+ bps in the segment, with segment
EBITDA margins reaching 40.1% in FY26. During the year, we secured several
contracts, including the contract from Ministry of External Affairs, India for
visa application centres in China, the global contract from Slovak Republic,
contracts from Cyprus in various countries, among others.
The Digital Services business continued to demonstrate
strong momentum, with revenue growing 114.4% YoY in FY26, primarily on account
of the consolidation of Aadifidelis Solutions, further strengthening the
Company’s service offerings.
Looking ahead, BLS International remains strategically
focused on strengthening long‑term government partnerships, accelerating the
scale‑up of technology-driven solutions, and pursuing disciplined, sustainable
growth across global markets, while continuing to create long‑term value for
all stakeholders.”
FY26 Performance
Highlights
BLS International
· The company’s
Revenue from Operations grew by 36.7% YoY to Rs. 2,998.2 Crores in FY26 as
compared to Rs. 2,193.3 Crores in FY25.
· EBITDA of the
company surged to Rs. 818.9 Crores from Rs. 629.3 Crores in FY25 registering a
growth of 30.1% YoY.
· PAT stood at Rs. 723.8
Crores as compared to Rs. 539.6 Crores in FY25, a growth of 34.1% YoY.
1)
Visa & Consular Business
·
Revenue
of the Visa & Consular business grew by 11.3% YoY in FY26 to Rs. 1,840.3 Crores
as compared to Rs. 1,653.3 Crores in FY25. The growth was driven by 17.6% YoY increase in application counts
compared to FY25.
·
EBITDA of the Visa business grew by
29.5% YoY to Rs. 737.8 Crores in FY26, up from Rs. 569.7 Crores in FY25. EBITDA Margin improved to 40.1% in
FY26 from 34.5% in FY25, driven
by the continued focus on cost efficiencies, higher application counts and
continuing benefit from the transition of the business model to self-managed
centres.
·
In the Visa & Consular Services, the
company processed 44.1 lakh applications versus 37.5 lakh applications in FY25,
a growth of 17.6% YoY. And for the same period, net revenue* per application
increased to Rs 3,302 from Rs 2,903 in FY25, a growth of 13.7%.
*Net Revenue is Reported Revenue less cost of services for Visa &
Consular Services Business
2) Digital Business
·
Revenue from the Digital Business
increased by 114.4% YoY to Rs. 1,157.9 Crores in FY26, compared to Rs. 540.0
Crores in FY25. Revenue
growth was primarily driven by the consolidation of Aadifidelis Solutions.
·
EBITDA for the Digital segment stood at
Rs. 81.0 Crores
·
Business
Correspondent segment witnessed Gross Transaction Value (GTV) of Rs. 1,11,000+
Crores during the year as compared to GTV of approximately Rs. 87,000+ Crores
in FY25.
·
GTV
includes loan leads worth Rs. 36,800+ Crores in FY26 for banks & financial
institutions compared to Rs. 11,700+ Crores in FY25.
·
At
the end of the year, the business had 45,800+ CSPs and 1,55,000+ touchpoints.
BLS International
o
The
company’s Revenue from Operations grew by 17.6% YoY to Rs. 814.6 Crores in Q4FY26
as compared to Rs. 692.8 Crores in Q4FY25, driven by steady growth across Visa
& Consular and Digital Services businesses.
o
EBITDA
increased to Rs. 203.9 Crores during the quarter from Rs. 174.1 Crores in Q4FY25,
reflecting a growth of 17.1% YoY. The growth was
driven by the continued benefits of the self-managed centre model in the Visa
& Consular Services segment and sustained cost optimisation initiatives.
o
PAT
for the quarter increased to Rs. 186.9 Crores as compared to Rs. 145.2 Crores
in Q4FY25, a growth of 28.7% YoY.
Segmental
Performance
1)
Visa & Consular Business
·
Revenue
of the Visa & Consular business grew by 7.0% YoY in Q4FY26 to Rs. 471.7
Crores as compared to Rs. 440.8 Crores in Q4FY25.
·
EBITDA of the Visa business grew by
19.0% YoY to Rs. 179.5 Crores in Q4FY26, up from Rs. 150.9 Crores in Q4FY25. EBITDA Margin improved to 38.1% in Q4FY26
from 34.2% in Q4FY25, driven
by the continued focus on cost efficiencies and continuing benefit from the
transition from partner-run model to a self-managed operating model.
·
No.
of visa applications increased by 9.8% during the quarter to 10.8 lakh
applications vs. 9.8 lakh applications processed
in Q4FY25.
·
The
net revenue* per application stood at Rs. 3,444 for Q4FY26 vs. Rs. 3,149 for Q4FY25,
a growth of 9.4% YoY.
*Net Revenue is
Reported Revenue less cost of services for Visa & Consular Services Business
2)
Digital Business
·
Revenue from the Digital Business
increased by 36.0% YoY to Rs. 342.8 Crores in Q4FY26, compared to Rs. 252.0
Crores in Q4FY25. Revenue
growth was primarily driven by the growth in both business correspondent and
loan distribution business.
·
EBITDA for the Digital segment stood at
Rs. 24.4 Crores
·
Business
Correspondent segment witnessed Gross Transaction Value (GTV) of over Rs. 31,000+
Crores during the quarter as compared to GTV of approximately Rs. 27,000+
Crores in Q4FY25.
·
The
business generated loan leads worth Rs. 12,000+ Crores in Q4FY26 for financial
institutions
·
At the end of the quarter, the business
had 45,800+ CSPs
and 1,55,000+
touchpoints.
Major Highlights of Q4FY26:
l Commenced
Cyprus visa operations in Kazakhstan, reinforcing its commitment to
delivering accessible and efficient visa facilitation services to applicants.
This is a significant step in strengthening the company’s regional footprint
within the CIS.
l Commenced
Slovakia visa application services in Beirut (Lebanon) and Nairobi
(Kenya), strengthening its footprint in the Middle East and Africa
region and supporting Slovakia’s diplomatic outreach.
l Partnered
with IACCIA, an India-Arab business corporation to offer trade document
attestation via 17 India centres, aiming to speed and streamline India
Arab League trade documentation. This collaboration aims to make documentation
processes faster, more accessible, and efficient for Indian businesses engaged
in trade with 22 Arab League countries
l Entered
a partnership with Sypha AI to modernise visa and consular processing
through AI powered solutions, enabling smarter automation, enhanced security,
and improved applicant experience across its operations.
l Introduced
an AI Voice Bot for Spain-Ireland visa applicants which operates
around the clock, providing instant, human-like responses in over 15
languages. The company aims to improve customer support and reduce wait
times significantly. This launch is part of a broader digital transformation
strategy. Future include deploying Chatbots and Email Bots
globally.
l Strengthened
its cybersecurity measures and AI-driven technological
systems to secure visa applications across BLS Centers by deploying a
multi-layered technological architecture including advanced application
firewalls, OTP verification code systems, appointment validation mechanisms,
and enhanced security controls to prevent fraud and automated abuse.
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