BSNL Records Rs 542 Crore Profit In Two Quarters After Years Of Losses
In a development hailed as historic within the telecom sector, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-run telecom provider long beleaguered by mounting losses and dwindling relevance, has posted back-to-back quarterly profits.
As of Financial Year 2024-25, BSNL recorded a net profit of Rs 280 crore in the fourth quarter (Q4), following a Rs 262 crore profit in the third quarter (Q3). The combined Rs 542 crore profit marks a significant reversal in fortunes, especially considering the telecom PSU had reported a staggering loss of Rs 849 crore in the same quarter last year.
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