BSNL posts ₹262 crore profit in Q3, its first quarterly profit since 2007
BSNL reported a profit of ₹262 crore for the third quarter of 2024-25, announced on 14 February 2025, its first return to profit since 2007.
Summary
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) reported a profit of ₹262 crore in the third quarter of 2024-25, its first return to profitability since 2007, the Ministry of Communications said on 14 February 2025. CMD A. Robert J. Ravi said mobility, FTTH and leased-line revenue grew 15%, 18% and 14% over Q3 of the previous year, and losses fell by over ₹1,800 crore compared to last year. He expected revenue growth to exceed 20% by the end of the financial year. BSNL credited new services such as National WiFi Roaming, BiTV and IFTV.
Key facts
- Announced
- 14 February 2025
- Q3 2024-25 profit
- ₹262 crore
- First profit since
- 2007
- Revenue growth
- Mobility 15%, FTTH 18%, leased lines 14%
- CMD
- A. Robert J. Ravi
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What profit did BSNL report for the third quarter of 2024-25 (in crore rupees)?
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Correct answer: B — 262
BSNL reported a profit of ₹262 crore in Q3 of 2024-25; separately, its losses fell by over ₹1,800 crore compared to last year.
BSNL's Q3 2024-25 profit was its first return to profitability since which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2007
The ₹262 crore Q3 profit marked BSNL's first return to profitability since 2007.