Investors Update
BSNL reported an EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Taxes,
Depreciation, and Amortization) of ₹2164 Crore for the Financial Year 2023-24
Details regarding the EBITDA, current ratio, debt service coverage ratio (DSCR), interest
service coverage ratio (ISCR), and debt equity ratio for FY 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 are given
below :-
Particular
|
As of 31.03.2024
|
As of 31.03.2023
|
As of 31.03.2022
|
EBITDA(Rs. Crores)
|
2164
|
1559
|
944
|
Revenue from Operations (Rs. Crores) | 19331 | 19128 | 16809 |
Net worth (Rs. Crores) | 106625 | 62966 | 44696 |
Current Ratio | 1.48 | 0.57 | 0.57 |
Debt Service Coverage Ratio | 0.20 | 0.11 | 0.06 |
Interest Service Coverage Ratio | 1.22 | 0.61 | 0.36 |
Debt Equity Ratio | 0.25 | 0.45 | 0.90 |
Launch of 4G Services
BSNL is focusing on the launch of 4G services at the earliest opportunity. We are expecting
the capital infusion of nearly Rs.24000 Crores during the current year for which necessary budget
provision in the Government budget has already been made for Spectrum allocation by the Government
and the authorized share capital of the company has been increased to RS.32500 Crore to accommodate
allocation of spectrum through equity infusion.
BSNL posted an EBITDA of ₹1177 Crore for the Financial Year
2020-21
The Financial Year 2020-21 is a land mark considering the company has reduced its losses by
50% and has turned EBITDA positive after a gap of 3 years. The various financial parameters have
also demonstrated significant improvements. BSNL has improved upon current Ratio, Debt service
coverage ratio (DSCR), Interest Service Coverage Ratio (ISCR) over the past one year. The same is
summarized below :-
Particular
|
As of 31.03.2020
|
As of 31.03.2021
|
EBITDA(Rs. Crores)
|
(6897)
|
1177
|
Current Ratio | 0.65 | 0.67 |
Debt Service Coverage Ratio | (1.47) | (0.47) |
Interest Service Coverage Ratio | (3.46) | 0.46 |
BSNL turn EBITDA positive in first half of FY
2020-21
BSNL turned EBITDA positive in the first half of FY 2020-21, demonstrating a marked
improvement in performance within a year of approval of revival plan.
EBITDA of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited rose to Rs.602 Crore during the first half of FY
2020-21 and Rs.882 Crore during the Q3 of FY 2020-21. BSNL is a strategic asset and will provide a
big impetus to Indian manufactures in the field of telecom .BSNL is once again back on the track of
profitability.