BSNL Posts ₹280 Cr Profit in Q4, Marks First Back-to-Back Profitable Quarters in 18 Years

New Delhi, May 28 – In a remarkable financial turnaround, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reported a net profit of ₹280 crore for the fourth quarter of FY 2024–25, marking its second consecutive profitable quarter, a feat achieved for the first time in 18 years. This follows the ₹262 crore profit recorded in Q3 of the same fiscal year.

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia hailed the achievement, stating, “This is a historic milestone under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji. BSNL’s consecutive net profits are a testament to the transformation underway in India’s telecom sector.”

The state-run telecom giant’s audited results, approved at its 243rd Board meeting, reveal a significant improvement in financial health. BSNL reduced its annual loss by 58%, from ₹5,370 crore in FY 2023–24 to ₹2,247 crore in FY 2024–25.

Financial Highlights of FY 2024–25:

• Net Profit: ₹280 crore in Q4 vs. a loss of ₹849 crore in Q4 of FY24

• EBITDA: ₹5,396 crore (up from ₹2,164 crore in FY24), with EBITDA margin rising to 23.01% from 10.15%

• Operating Revenue: ₹20,841 crore (7.8% growth)

• Total Income: ₹23,427 crore (10% growth)

• Cost Optimization: Expenditure reduced to ₹25,841 crore (3% decline), and finance cost trimmed by 14%

• CAPEX: Record investment of ₹26,022 crore, including ₹15,324 crore on equipment and ₹10,698 crore on spectrum for 4G rollout

BSNL’s growth was driven by improved revenue across core segments: mobility services contributed ₹7,499 crore (+6%), FTTH reached ₹2,923 crore (+10%), and leased lines, including enterprise business, added ₹4,096 crore (+3.5%). Asset monetisation surged 77% to ₹1,120 crore.

CMD A. Robert J. Ravi emphasized, “BSNL is not just being revived — it’s being redefined. Through disciplined cost control and rapid 4G/5G deployment, we are setting new benchmarks for public service in telecom.”

He added that while high depreciation and amortization costs resulting from recent spectrum acquisitions may moderate short-term profits, the medium- to long-term outlook remains strong, supported by strategic investments and infrastructure upgrades.

With 27 telecom circles turning EBITDA-positive and 10 showing PAT-positive results, BSNL’s operational momentum is clearly on the rise. The company is focused on expanding digital connectivity, supporting the government’s vision of a self-reliant, digitally empowered India.

Looking ahead, BSNL aims to sustain this momentum through continued infrastructure expansion, network modernization, and inclusive service delivery, proving that profitability and public service can go hand in hand.