Bharrat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-run telco, registers a net profit before tax of ₹262 crores for the quarter ended 31.12.2024. This is a significant improvement from a loss of ₹1,569 crore in the same quarter of 2023-the previous year.  This marks the end of a legacy that has been there for the last 17 years as BSNL has become profitable. 

In addition, its new verticals, such as Mobility, FTTH, and Leased Lines, have registered revenue growth of 15 percent, 18 percent, and 14 percent, respectively, over the same quarter of the previous year. This showcases the telco’s substantial growth in its business prospects, this year. Finally, its total expenditure for the quarter ended 31.12.2024 remained ₹4,210 crores, lower than ₹4,741 crores in the same quarter of 2023. 

BSNL in Profit: How? 

The financial data from BSNL's consolidated report underline increased revenue and improved EBITDA margin. It is primarily because of its increasing network connectivity across the nation, coupled with cheaper and better 4G plans among the competitors. 

The authorities in BSNL claim that strategic cost management and operational efficiencies have significantly improved the bottom line. BSNL, over the year, has successfully managed to optimize operational costs hence, successfully reducing finance costs and overall expenditure. 

Read about BSNL's performance at: Which Mobile Network Is Best in Chandigarh? TRAI’s Independent Trials’ Results Inside

BSNL in Profit: Legacy Reversal 

BSNL has successfully reversed the trend of financial deterioration, and the last three quarters have shown continuous improvement in our financial performance, leading to a sharp reduction in net loss. Finally, the telco has successfully reduced the net loss from ₹4,522 crore to ₹2,527 crore for the nine months ending 31.12.2024, compared to the same period ending 31.12.2023. 

Read to understand the latest budgetary allocation to BSNL at: Budget 2025-26: Allocation for BSNL drops by 53% - Good or Bad?

BSNL in Profit: Future Unfolding 

As BSNL remains driven by the principles of operational efficiency, cost management, and finally continuous growth and expansion into 5G, business prospects for the telco seem welcoming and encouraging.