MTNL reports ₹3,101.50 crore net loss in FY 2025-26 despite positive EBITDA

The question asked the Ministry of Communications for details on financial and administrative measures taken to revive MTNL, including specific financial data and future restructuring plans. The government responded with a statement outlining the measures taken and providing year-wise financial figures.

Asked by Shri Arvind Ganpat Sawant; Answered by the Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia).

• Restructuring of high-cost debt via Sovereign Guarantee Bonds (SGB) of Rs. 24,071 crore.
• Budgetary support of Rs. 4,327 crore for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS).
• Financial support of Rs. 3,657.05 crore for servicing SGB interest payments.
• Transfer of operational activities to BSNL via a service agreement.
• Monetisation of MTNL assets to pay liabilities.
• MTNL has remained EBITDA-positive since FY 2020-21.
• EBITDA improved from Rs. 43 crore in FY 2023-24 to Rs. 437 crore in FY 2025-26.
• Total liabilities stood at Rs. 40,008.52 crore in FY 2025-26.
• MTNL holds approximately Rs. 50,000 crore in non-core assets (market value).
• The government stated it is not considering any new restructuring plan in the near future.

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