Brightcom Group Share Price in Focus; Appoints Defence Scientist Dr. Prahlada Ramarao as Advisor

Brightcom Group (NSE: BCG) has appointed Dr. Prahlada Ramarao, a veteran defence scientist and key contributor to India’s missile programmes, as Advisor to CMD M Suresh Kumar Reddy. The move comes shortly after the company announced its entry into the defence sector through Brightcom Defence.

BCG Leadership Strengthening

Dr. Ramarao is widely known as the “Father of the Akash Missile” and has held senior roles at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), including Distinguished Scientist & Chief Controller (R&D), as per PTI report.

His work spans missile projects such as Akash, BrahMos, Prithvi, Agni, and Nag. He also led the Defence Research and Development Laboratory and served as Vice Chancellor of the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology.

Brightcom Defence Initiative

In its recent board meeting, Brightcom announced the formation of Brightcom Defence, a new subsidiary focusing on advanced aerospace intelligence and autonomous aerial defence systems. Planned capabilities include:

• AI-powered UAV flight systems
• Real-time threat detection and drone swarm coordination
• Cybersecurity solutions for aerial platforms
• Mission simulation engines

The company highlighted its expertise in AI, machine learning, and real-time analytics as a foundation for this diversification.

Share Price Performance

Brightcom Group’s share price stood at ₹17.12, down 1.78% (-₹0.31) at 11:20 AM on the NSE from the previous close of ₹17.43. The stock touched a high of ₹17.70 and a low of ₹16.55, with a VWAP of ₹17.02.

Read More: Brightcom Group Share Price in Focus as Q1 FY26 Results Show Strong Growth, Defence Division Announced.

Conclusion

The appointment of Dr. Ramarao adds domain expertise to Brightcom’s leadership at a time when it is expanding into defence technology. While the share price has shown volatility, the company’s strategic move into AI-driven aerospace and defence solutions could shape its future growth trajectory.

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