BSNL Delivers First Back-to-Back Quarter Profits; FY-25 Shows Turnaround
BSNL Delivers First Back-to-Back Quarter Profits; FY-25 Shows Turnaround
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) today announced its audited results for the year ended 31st March 2025, approved at the 243-rd meeting of the Board.
BSNL –FY-25 KEY FINANCIAL Performance at a Glance
The outlook for the coming year will continue to show strong top-line revenue growth alongside a steady decline in operating costs—both critical to sustained profitability. However, in the near term, higher depreciation and amortisation arising from recent spectrum acquisitions and heavy capex will weigh on quarterly results despite these solid fundamentals. Over the medium to long term, BSNL’s profitability prospects are robust, supported by the nationwide rollout of 4G/5G (use of Atmanirbhar equipment), 5G Network-as-a-Service initiatives, investments in core infrastructure and upgradation of backhaul aging fibres. Although profit after tax may be subdued next fiscal year because of the sizeable capex and spectrum infusion, these investments are expected to spur accelerated growth and profitability thereafter. In addition, the ongoing asset-monetisation efforts will generate further funds that can be reinvested to further strengthen the company’s capital programme. We have almost doubled our asset monetisation this year.
“The sharp turnaround is testimony to professional management, government support and relentless focus on both the top line and the bottom line. BSNL is not just being revived, but redefined.” said Shri A. Robert J. Ravi. I.T.S, CMD, BSNL.
“With disciplined cost control and accelerated 4G/5G deployment, we are confident of sustaining this growth trajectory and delivering affordable, high-quality connectivity to every Indian- to whom we are highly indebted. We will not be chasing profits as our end goal. We will be redefining telecom excellence in public service. When we consistently do the right things – provide excellent service, reach the unreached, innovate for inclusivity – profits will naturally follow as a byproduct of that excellence.”