Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reported a net profit of ₹280 crore for the quarter ending March 2025, marking two consecutive profitable quarters for the first time in 18 years. In the previous quarter, BSNL had recorded a ₹262 crore profit.
The audited financial results were approved by the company’s board. Communication Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia praised the company, calling it a major achievement under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Key Highlights for FY 2024–25:
- Return to Profitability:
- Q4 of FY-25 PAT also positive by ₹ 280 cr (vs. –₹ 849 cr Q4 FY-24) after showing a ₹ 262 cr profit in Q3 — first back-to-back profitable quarters.
- Loss reduced by 58% – to ₹2,247 crore in FY-25; from ₹5,370 crore in FY-24.
- Stronger Operating Metrics:
- EBITDA: FY-25: ₹ 5,396 cr up from FY-24: ₹ 2164 crore → increased margin to 23.01 % (up from 10.15 % FY-24).
- 27 circles turned EBITDA-positive in FY-25 (only 17 circles last year- FY-24); 10 circles turned PAT-positive in FY-25 (only 3 circles last year-FY-24).
- Revenue Momentum:
- Operating revenue: FY-25 ₹20,841 cr (+7.8 %); FY-24 ₹19,330 cr.
- Total income: FY-25 ₹23,427 cr (+10 %); FY-24 ₹21,302 cr.
- The growth from all core revenue segments have increased when compared to last year:
- Mobility (incl. IUC): FY-25 ₹ 7499 cr (+6%).
- FTTH : FY-25 ₹ 2923 cr (+10 %).
- Leased Lines incl Ent.: FY-25 ₹ 4096 cr (+3.5%).
- Asset Monetisation: FY-25 ₹1120 cr (+77%)
- Cost Discipline:
- Total expenditure down to ₹ 25,841 cr (–3 %)in FY-25; in FY-24 ₹26,673 crore
- Finance cost trimmed 14 % to ₹ 1,527 cr in FY-25 from ₹ 1,780 crore in FY-24.
- Increased CAPEX, increased Depreciation & Amortisation Costs(DAC) to ₹6,283 crore in FY-25 up from ₹ 5,755 crore in FY-24.
- Also a Record CAPEX investment this year in FY 2025:
- Asset additions were worth ₹ 26,022 cr (₹ 15,324 cr of Equipments/towers etc. + ₹ 10,698 of Spectrum — the largest in company’s history, primarily 4G roll-out and fibre.
More BSNL circles (27) reported operating profits, and 10 circles showed net profits this year—up from just 3 last year.
CMD Shri A. Robert J. Ravi said, “This turnaround shows the impact of good management, government support, and a clear focus. BSNL is not only being revived but redefined. We aim to provide affordable, high-quality telecom services, especially in underserved areas.”
Despite higher costs from investments in 4G and 5G, BSNL expects long-term profitability through growth in revenue, improved infrastructure, and ongoing cost control.
