BSNL posts 1st back-to-back quarterly profit in almost 20 years
What's the story
State-run telecom giant Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reported a profit of ₹280 crore for the fourth quarter ending March 31, 2025. This is the company's first consecutive quarterly profit in 18 years. Last year during the same period, BSNL had reported a loss of ₹849 crore. Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced this achievement.
Strategic shift
BSNL's financial turnaround
BSNL's profit after tax for the third quarter was ₹262 crore. With two profitable quarters in a row, the firm's loss for FY25 has been reduced to ₹2,247 crore from ₹5,370 crore in FY24. "The sharp turnaround is testimony to professional management, government support and relentless focus on both the top line and bottom line," said BSNL Chairman A Robert J Ravi.
Revenue increase
Operating revenue and growth prospects
BSNL's operating revenue for FY25 increased by 7.8% to ₹20,841 crore from ₹19,330 crore in FY24. Ravi said that with disciplined cost control and accelerated 4G/5G deployment, the company is confident of sustaining this growth trajectory. He also said the firm aims to offer affordable, high-quality connectivity to every Indian while redefining telecom excellence in public service as its end goal.