India’s state-run telecom company BSNL reports ₹280 crore profit in Q4 2025, marking its second consecutive quarterly profit after 18 years, signaling a strong revival in the telecom sector.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s state-run telecom company headquartered in New Delhi, reported a net profit of ₹280 crore for the fourth quarter ending March 31, 2025. This marks BSNL’s second straight quarterly profit in 18 years, a significant turnaround for the company that had been struggling with heavy losses for nearly two decades.
BSNL, a government-owned telecommunications provider operating across India, including major states like Delhi and Maharashtra, has been pivotal in expanding telecom infrastructure in the country. The firm’s latest results indicate a strong recovery with the net loss for fiscal year 2025 reduced to ₹2,247 crore from ₹5,370 crore in the previous year.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced the financial results, highlighting that for the first time since 2007, BSNL posted back-to-back net profits on a quarterly basis. The company recorded a ₹262 crore net profit in the previous quarter (Q3 FY25).
The company’s operating revenue increased by 7.8 percent to ₹20,841 crore for FY25 compared to ₹19,330 crore in FY24, driven by growth in key segments such as Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH), customer mobility, and enterprise services. Total revenue for FY25 rose nearly 10 percent to ₹23,400 crore despite the company’s largest ever capital expenditure of ₹24,432 crore.
BSNL’s mobility revenue rose 6 percent to ₹7,499 crore, FTTH revenue increased by 10 percent to ₹2,923 crore, and leased line and enterprise segment revenue grew by 3.5 percent to ₹4,096 crore. The company has also deployed 93,450 towers for 4G services, with ongoing synchronization efforts underway. Asset monetization efforts yielded ₹1,120 crore, a 77 percent increase in FY25.
BSNL Chairman and Managing Director A Robert J Ravi attributed the sharp turnaround to professional management, government support, and disciplined cost control. He expressed confidence in maintaining growth momentum with accelerated 4G/5G deployment and delivering affordable, quality connectivity across India.
We will not be chasing profits as our end goal. We will be redefining telecom excellence in public service. Profits will naturally follow as a byproduct of providing excellent service, reaching the unreached, and innovating for inclusivity.”
Robert J Ravi, BSNL Chairman and Managing Director
