Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has officially announced its audited financial results for the year ending March 31, 2025. The company reported a net profit (PAT) of ₹280 crore in Q4 FY25, a major turnaround compared to a loss of ₹849 crore in Q4 FY24. This follows a ₹262 crore profit in Q3 FY25, marking BSNL’s first consecutive profitable quarters in nearly two decades.
Minister Hails BSNL’s Historic Financial Milestone
Hon’ble Minister for Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, lauded this achievement, stating:
“Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, BSNL’s return to profitability is a landmark moment for India’s telecom sector. For the first time in 18 years, BSNL has posted back-to-back quarterly net profits, affirming our commitment to a digitally empowered and self-reliant India.”
FY25 Performance Snapshot
✅ Return to Profitability
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Q4 FY25 PAT: ₹280 crore (vs. –₹849 crore in Q4 FY24)
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Q3 FY25 PAT: ₹262 crore
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Annual loss down by 58%: ₹2,247 crore in FY25 vs. ₹5,370 crore in FY24
📈 Revenue Growth
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Operating revenue: ₹20,841 crore (+7.8% YoY)
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Total income: ₹23,427 crore (+10% YoY)
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Segment-wise performance:
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Mobility services: ₹7,499 crore (+6%)
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FTTH (Fiber to the Home): ₹2,923 crore (+10%)
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Enterprise/leased lines: ₹4,096 crore (+3.5%)
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Asset monetisation: ₹1,120 crore (+77%)
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📊 Operating Efficiency
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EBITDA: ₹5,396 crore in FY25 (vs. ₹2,164 crore in FY24)
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EBITDA margin improved to 23.01% (up from 10.15%)
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27 telecom circles became EBITDA-positive (vs. 17 last year)
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10 circles posted net profits (up from 3 in FY24)
💰 Cost Management
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Total expenditure: ₹25,841 crore (↓3% YoY)
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Finance costs reduced by 14% to ₹1,527 crore
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Depreciation and amortisation rose to ₹6,283 crore due to CAPEX expansion
🏗 Record CAPEX & Infrastructure Investment
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FY25 CAPEX: ₹26,022 crore
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Equipment & towers: ₹15,324 crore
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Spectrum investment: ₹10,698 crore (for 4G/5G rollout)
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Looking Ahead: Sustainable Growth with 4G/5G Expansion
BSNL aims to maintain strong revenue momentum while controlling operational costs. Despite short-term pressure from higher depreciation linked to spectrum acquisition, the company is optimistic about long-term profitability through initiatives like 4G/5G rollout using indigenous technology, 5G as a Service, backhaul fiber upgrades, and ongoing asset monetisation.
Leadership Remarks
CMD Shri A. Robert J. Ravi, I.T.S., commented:
“BSNL’s turnaround is the result of strategic reforms, disciplined management, and unwavering government support. With India-first innovation, efficient capital deployment, and affordable service delivery, BSNL is not just recovering — it’s reimagining public sector telecom leadership.”
