BSNL Posts Back to Back Profits After 18 Years, BSNL reported Net Profit of Rs.280 crore

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.