BLS International Barred From MEA Tenders for Two Years

BLS International Services Limited has been barred from bidding on future tenders floated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Indian Missions abroad for a period of two years. The debarment, effective from October 9, 2025, was announced by the MEA following undisclosed legal cases and complaints from visa applicants.

The debarment order, issued on October 9 and communicated the following day, will not impact BLS International's ongoing contracts. These include visa and passport processing centers, which will continue to operate under their original agreements. The company's diversified portfolio, spanning various countries and projects, also remains unaffected.

BLS International, which acquired iDATA and Citizenship Invest in the previous financial year, has stated that Indian Missions accounted for approximately 12% of its consolidated revenue and 8% of its EBITDA in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. Despite this, the debarment is not expected to significantly affect the company's financial or operational performance.

BLS International is currently reviewing the debarment order and will take appropriate legal action. The company's existing contracts, which contribute to a significant portion of its revenue, will continue as normal. The debarment, while restricting the company's access to future MEA and Indian Mission tenders, does not appear to pose an immediate threat to BLS International's overall business activities.