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.
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.
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:
The company highlighted its expertise in AI, machine learning, and real-time analytics as a foundation for this diversification.
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.
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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Published on: Aug 21, 2025, 12:18 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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