BSNL Q4 Results: State-Run Telco Turns Profitable; Narrows FY25 Loss
BSNL posted a net profit of Rs 280 crore for the March quarter, compared to a loss of Rs 849 crore in the year-ago period.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. turned profitable in the fourth quarter of financial year 2024-25, according to a release issued by the Press Information Bureau on Monday.
The company posted a net profit of Rs 280 crore for the quarter, compared to a loss of Rs 849 crore in the year-ago period.
For the entire fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, the state-run telco narrowed its net loss to Rs 2,247 crore from Rs 5,370 crore in fiscal 2024.
The topline was up 7.8% during FY25 at Rs 20,841 crore, compared to Rs 19,330 crore in the previous year.
While, Ebitda for the year was at Rs 5,396 crore, compared to Rs 2,164 crore last year. The operating margin also expanded to 23.01% this year, compared to 10.15% in the year-ago period.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam FY25 Highlights (Consolidated, YoY)
Revenue up 7.8% to Rs 20,841 crore versus Rs 19,330 crore.
Ebitda at Rs 5,396 crore versus Rs 2,164 crore.
Margins at 23.01% versus 10.15%.
Net loss down 58% to Rs 2,247 crore versus Rs 5,370 crore.
"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," said the release.
In the near term, higher depreciation and amortisation arising from recent spectrum acquisitions and heavy capex, according to the company will weigh on quarterly results.
"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," stated the company.
Further, the ongoing asset-monetisation efforts of the company is expected to generate funds that can be reinvested to strengthen the company’s capital programme. BSNL has almost doubled their asset monetisation this year, according to the release.
“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 A. Robert J. Ravi, chairman and managing director of BSNL.
