Net profitability is ultimate measure of turnaround for BSNL: Panel on PSUs

A parliamentary panel has asked BSNL to reach net profitability quickly, meet 4G-5G rollout targets, improve employee morale, and monetise assets more aggressively

The committee on public undertakings has asked Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and the ministry of communications to speed up the pace of achieving profitability at the net level, while also ensuring that the target of setting up 100,000 4G sites by June 2025 and subsequent 5G launch are met.

 

“While BSNL has made progress in operational efficiency and revenue stabilisation, it continues to post substantial net losses. The committee, therefore, strongly recommends that BSNL, with active oversight from DoT, establish a clear and time-bound roadmap to convert its operational gains and positive Ebitda into net profit,” the committee said,