BSNL Reports ₹262 Crore Profit, Its First in 17 Years

The state-owned telecom company attributes its turnaround to network expansion, cost optimization, and customer-focused innovations.

BSNL posted a ₹262 crore net profit for the October-December 2024 quarter, marking its first quarterly profit since 2007.
Key factors contributing to profitability include aggressive 4G network expansion, cost reduction measures, and revenue growth across services like mobility, FTTH, and leased lines.
The government played a pivotal role in BSNL’s revival, investing over ₹3 lakh crore since 2019 and approving major packages to support network upgrades and operational improvements.
Innovations such as National WiFi Roaming and free entertainment services for mobile and FTTH customers have enhanced customer satisfaction and boosted subscriber growth to 9 crore.
BSNL aims to sustain growth by completing its 4G rollout, preparing for 5G services, and targeting over 20% revenue growth by the end of the financial year.