Debt-free penny stock below Rs 15 jumps as company to launch new division dedicated to next-generation defence technologies!

On Friday, the shares of this penny stock jumped 2.65 per cent to Rs 13.97 per share from its previous closing of Rs 13.61 per share. The stock is down by 35.5 per cent from its 52-week high of Rs 21.65 per share and has given multibagger returns of 111.4 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 6.65 per share. The stock’s all-time high is Rs 117.75 per share.

The stock name is Brightcom Group Ltd.

Brightcom Group, a prominent digital technology leader, has announced a significant strategic expansion with the launch of a new division dedicated to next-generation defence technologies. This initiative, unveiled on August 1st, 2025, will focus on aerospace intelligence and autonomous aerial defence software. The move leverages Brightcom's extensive experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and real-time data processing, complementing its established digital marketing and advertising businesses.

This expansion comes as AI-driven aerospace intelligence and autonomous systems are reshaping global defence landscapes, with the market projected to exceed USD 25 billion in the coming decade. Brightcom aims to be at the forefront of this transformation, developing software platforms that integrate intelligence, speed, and autonomy for advanced aerial defence. The company plans to collaborate with governments, defence innovators, and global partners to enhance indigenous and allied defence capabilities, especially in high-impact areas like coordinated drone swarms.

For over 25 years, Brightcom has developed sophisticated software systems managing vast data flows and enabling rapid decision-making. These core competencies in AI, machine learning, and real-time computing will now be applied to critical defence areas, including AI-powered autonomous flight systems for UAVs, real-time threat detection, swarm coordination, and cybersecurity for aerial platforms. This diversification reflects Brightcom's commitment to innovation and growth in adjacent sectors while maintaining its focus on its core business.

About Brightcom Group Limited

Brightcom Group Limited, established in 1998, is a global technology company with 27 years of experience in digital marketing, software services, and data-driven platforms. It has partnered with major brands like Coca-Cola and Samsung, and agencies such as Ogilvy, to execute impactful digital campaigns across various media. Moving forward, Brightcom plans to leverage its core strengths in AI, machine learning, and real-time computing to expand into specialised divisions, addressing high-impact technology domains cohesively and scalably.

The company's growth stems from both organic expansion and over 10 strategic global acquisitions across the US, South America, Israel, and Europe, bolstered by over USD 100 million in private equity funding. While maintaining its leadership in ad-tech, Brightcom is actively venturing into emerging sectors like aerospace intelligence, autonomous systems, and other AI-powered applications, consistently appearing on the Fortune 500 India list and ranking high in Pixalate's global seller trust index.

In FY25, the company reported net sales of Rs 5,147 crore and net profit of Rs 710 crore. The company has a market cap of over Rs 2,800 crore and as of March 2025, the company is debt-free. The stock has a PE of 4x, an ROE of 9 per cent and an ROCE of 12 per cent.

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