BSNL

Govt to give full support for BSNL's revival: Telecom Minister

BSNL, which was formed in 2000, was in the pink of financial health.

Aug 08, 2014, 13:29 PM IST

BSNL suffered Rs 14,979 cr loss in 2013-14 in landline biz

State-run BSNL suffered a loss of Rs 14,979 crore in landline services during 2013-14 whereas its net loss for the period stood at Rs 7,085 crore.

Aug 01, 2014, 16:17 PM IST

Improving BSNL''s functioning a priority: Centre

The central government Monday said the condition of telecom PSU BSNL "was not very healthy" and it was giving priority to improve its functioning.

Jul 21, 2014, 15:03 PM IST

DataWind offers 1 year free BSNL internet on UbiSlate tabs

The company was first to make tablet PC Aakash, which cost the government Rs 2,276 per unit.

Jul 17, 2014, 23:33 PM IST

BSNL, MTNL did not get necessary structural support: Govt

Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said there is scope for improvement in the working of the two state run service providers.

Jul 14, 2014, 16:16 PM IST

'BSNL has 65% market share of landline and broadband market'

Public sector telecom major BSNL enjoys number one market position with 1.8 crore landline and broadband connections which amounts to 65 percent market share, a company official said Friday.

Jul 11, 2014, 23:00 PM IST

MTNL, BSNL face total debt of over Rs 21,000 cr

The total debt of state-run telecom companies MTNL and BSNL has increased to Rs 21,208 crore at the end of June 2014.

Jul 11, 2014, 16:33 PM IST

Economic Survey: ONGC highest profit-making PSU, BSNL worst performer

Oil explorer ONGC again emerged as the highest profit-making PSU of the country during 2012-13 while telecom major BSNL turned out to be the biggest loss-making enterprise, says the Economic Survey.

Jul 09, 2014, 19:43 PM IST

Economic Survey 2013-14: Investments in telecom surged 4 times to $1.3 bn

The telecom sector attracted over 4-fold growth in foreign investments at USD 1.3 billion during the financial year 2013-14.

Jul 09, 2014, 15:27 PM IST

L&T bags Rs 2,442 cr order from BSNL

The mega network will be deployed with optic technology which will form the backbone optical highway infrastructure.

Jul 01, 2014, 15:43 PM IST

AN Rai given interim charge of BSNL CMD

Government has given interim charge of BSNL Chairman and Managing Director to AN Rai, following retirement of RK Upadhyay who completed his term Monday.

Jun 30, 2014, 22:25 PM IST

CBI arrests BSNL General Manager for allegedly taking bribe

A General Manager at BSNL's Karnal unit was arrested by CBI for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs two lakhs for favouring an employee in departmental inquiry.

Jun 28, 2014, 23:51 PM IST

Strong state-backed player not good for telecom sector: Report

As the government marks the revival of BSNL and MTNL on top of its agendas, a Credit Suisse report has said that a 'strong state-backed competitor' is not good for private sector telecom operators.

Jun 22, 2014, 19:07 PM IST

BSNL, NEDO in talks for using solar energy in telecom

State-run telecom firm BSNL and Japan's NEDO Wednesday started discussions for using solar energy in telecom networks to reduce carbon footprint.

Jun 18, 2014, 19:20 PM IST

BSNL launches unlimited data plans for post-paid users

The unlimited plans will be offered across the country subsequently, the company said in a statement.

Jun 11, 2014, 15:56 PM IST

Prasad alerts officials on Vodafone issue

Union Communications and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has sought details about admission by Vodafone that India was among 29 countries that sought access to its network to intercept calls, text messages and emails last year.

Jun 07, 2014, 20:48 PM IST

BSNL to provide 3.6 lakh mobile connections in Ernakualm SSA

BSNL is planning to provide 3.6 lakh mobile connections in Ernakulam SSA this fiscal and commission 372 3G towers to strengthen network coverage in the region, a top company official said on Saturday.

Jun 07, 2014, 18:00 PM IST