Synopsis:
Black Box surged to its 5 percent upper circuit after announcing a global strategic partnership with Wind River, an Aptiv company, to deliver next-generation edge and cloud solutions. The collaboration is expected to generate approximately Rs. 1,350 crore in revenue over the next five years, strengthening Black Box’s presence in India, the Middle East, and other global markets.
A technology stock saw a sharp intraday rally as investors cheered the announcement of a major strategic collaboration. The stock hit its 5 percent upper circuit after confirming a global partnership expected to unlock substantial growth opportunities in cloud, edge, and AI-driven enterprise solutions.
Black Box, with a market capitalization of Rs. 9,504.85 crore, opened at Rs. 543.20 and touched a high of Rs. 559.15 against a previous close of Rs. 532.55, marking an intraday rise of 5 percent.
What’s the News?
Black Box, a leading digital infrastructure solutions provider, has announced a global strategic partnership with Wind River, an Aptiv company and a global leader in intelligent edge software, to deliver next-generation edge and cloud solutions across industries worldwide. Through this partnership, Black Box has secured preferred status for delivering Wind River solutions in India and the Middle East, reinforcing its leadership in these high-potential markets and creating new growth avenues.
In addition, Black Box will manage end-user customer engagements globally across multiple geographies in collaboration with Wind River. The partnership is projected to generate around Rs. 1,350 crore in global revenue over the next five years, positioning Black Box as a central player in enterprise adoption of AI workloads, scalable private cloud deployments, and intelligent edge solutions.
Key industries set to benefit include manufacturing, industrial automation, retail, financial services, automotive, and telecom, gaining access to secure, scalable, and resilient digital infrastructure.
The partnership focuses on delivering integrated intelligent edge and cloud-native infrastructure, enabling secure private cloud deployments, supporting AI workloads, virtual machines, and container migrations, providing enterprise-grade Linux platforms with long-term support and security, and driving automation and centralized orchestration for streamlined digital operations. Black Box’s expanded role positions it strongly in hyperconverged and edge computing markets worldwide.
Comments from the Management
“This partnership with Wind River is a significant milestone for Black Box,” said Sanjeev Verma, President and CEO of Black Box. “By combining Wind River’s proven technologies with our deep integration expertise, we are well-positioned to accelerate digital transformation for enterprises in high-growth markets. This will enable us to drive efficiency and innovation for our customers while creating long-term value for our shareholders.”
Financial Snapshot
Quarter-on-Quarter (QoQ), Black Box’s sales declined from Rs. 1,545 crore to Rs. 1,387 crore, a drop of 10.2 percent. Operating profit fell from Rs. 143 crore to Rs. 105 crore, down 26.6 percent. Profit before tax (PBT) decreased from Rs. 58 crore to Rs. 45 crore, a decline of 22.4 percent, while net profit slipped from Rs. 60 crore to Rs. 47 crore, down 21.7 percent.
Year-on-Year (YoY), sales declined from Rs. 1,423 crore to Rs. 1,387 crore, a decrease of 2.5 percent. Operating profit decreased from Rs. 115 crore to Rs. 105 crore, down 8.7 percent. PBT rose from Rs. 40 crore to Rs. 45 crore, up 12.5 percent, while net profit jumped from Rs. 37 crore to Rs. 47 crore, a growth of 27 percent.
About the Company
Black Box is a global digital infrastructure solutions provider, delivering network and system integration, managed services, and technology products to Fortune 100 and leading global enterprises. Operating across the United States, Europe, India, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America, Black Box serves industries including financial services, technology, healthcare, retail, public services, and manufacturing. With a workforce of approximately 3,500 professionals and strategic partnerships with top technology providers, the company offers end-to-end solutions in network integration, digital connectivity, data centre buildouts, modern workplace solutions, and cybersecurity. Its technology products portfolio includes AV, IoT, KVM, Networking, Infrastructure, and Cables, enhancing enterprise operations worldwide.
Written By; Manan Gangwar
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