Hyderabad-Based IT Company Appoints Shri Lieutenant General with 39 Years of Service in Indian Army to Advisory Board for Defence & Cybersecurity Strategy!

Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Ltd (BCSSL), a global leader in cybersecurity and technology, has announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Anil Bhalla (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, VSM, to its Advisory Board. This strategic move aims to significantly strengthen BCSSL's vision in defence technology, cybersecurity and national security innovation. Lt. Gen. Bhalla brings an unparalleled 39-year career in the Indian Army, during which he played a pivotal role in shaping India’s modern defence and intelligence frameworks. His distinguished service includes advising the Raksha Mantri and National Security Advisor as Director General, Defence Intelligence Agency and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Intelligence).

Lt. Gen. Bhalla's illustrious career is marked by numerous accolades, including the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM). His leadership experience is vast and diverse, encompassing command of divisions along sensitive borders, management of large-scale disaster relief operations, oversight of over $10 billion in defence resources and spearheading international defence cooperation across more than 20 countries. His influence in key operational and intelligence roles has been instrumental in shaping India's defence policy, technology adoption and overall security posture in the 21st century.

As a non-executive, strategic advisor at BCSSL, Lt. Gen. Bhalla will provide high-level guidance on crucial areas such as secure communication technologies, defence innovation and blockchain systems. He will also offer his expertise in cybersecurity, national security risk frameworks, operational strategy and government and international defence collaboration, while mentoring senior leadership and innovation teams. This appointment underscores Blue Cloud Softech Solutions' commitment to delivering advanced, secure and scalable solutions for defence, cybersecurity and enterprise digital transformation across its growing global presence in India, the UK, USA, UAE, Israel, France, Singapore and Tanzania.

About the Company

Headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Limited (BCSSL) is a global technology firm specialising in AIoT-based solutions, with a focus on AI-driven healthcare and a broad portfolio in AI, cloud computing, enterprise software, cybersecurity and secure communications. Operating in eight countries, BCSSL is committed to delivering cutting-edge, indigenous technology solutions that drive transformation and empower businesses across sectors like defence, cybersecurity, healthcare, media, education, national infrastructure and digital transformation.

According to Quarterly Results, the company reported net sales of Rs 183.62 crore in Q4FY25 and net profit increased by 52 per cent to Rs 13.04 crore in Q4FY25 compared to Q4FY24. In its annual results, the net sales increased by 59 per cent to Rs 796.86 crore and net profit increased by 175 per cent to Rs 44.27 crore in FY25 compared to FY24.  

The stock has given multibagger returns of 119 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 14.95 per share.  Shares of Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Limited ex-traded stock split in the ratio 2:1, i.e., sub-division of equity shares of the company having a Face Value of Rs 2 each (fully paid-up) into one equity share of face value of Re 1 each (fully paid-up). The ex-date for the stock split was Monday, January 20, 2025. The company has a market cap of Rs 1,427 crore.

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