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Tejas Networks won big with BSNL—so why is it losing money now?

For nearly a year, Tejas Networks has been waiting for BSNL's ₹1,526 crore “add-on” order.

5 min read12 Jan 2026
Companies

BSNL to shut down 3G, end legacy vendor contracts for better 4G

With 92.2 million subscribers, only 22 million of whom are on 4G, the transition faces hurdles regarding handset compatibility and network stability.

4 min read25 Dec 2025
Industry

Rajasthan network troubles: Tejas signals cooperation with Airtel, BSNL

Airtel raised concerns over network interference in the Rajasthan circle a few weeks ago with Tejas Networks, which has deployed equipment for BSNL’s 4G rollout.

4 min read26 Nov 2025
Companies

As Trai's tests flag weak signals, BSNL dials vendors TCS, Tejas for a fix

BSNL has flagged weak signals at thousands of its new 4G sites, leading to call drops and slower data even as it attempts a long-awaited turnaround. The operator has asked vendors TCS and Tejas to investigate and fix the issue, saying many towers are transmitting below required power levels.

5 min read19 Nov 2025
Companies

BSNL’s Q2 net loss widens to ₹1,357 cr on a steep rise in depreciation, interest

BSNL reported a net loss of ₹1,357 crore for the September quarter, widening losses attributed to increased depreciation and finance costs. Despite a revenue rise of 2.8%, BSNL aims for a 20% revenue growth in FY26.

3 min read18 Nov 2025
News

4G launch boosts BSNL Q2 revenue per user by 12% sequentially

Data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India shows BSNL pipped Bharti Airtel to add subscribers for the two straight months—August and September.

3 min read30 Oct 2025
Industry

Dial 1 for Disruption—BSNL's 1-rupee comeback plan rattles rivals

The dispute surrounding BSNL's new ₹1 plan revives memories of Reliance Jio’s 2016 entry, when free offers upended the market and triggered years of tariff wars.

6 min read20 Oct 2025
News

What is BSNL's ‘swadeshi’ 4G network — 10 things to know about project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched BSNL's 4G network stack on Saturday, positioning India among a select few countries producing telecom equipment. This initiative supports self-reliance and the Digital India vision, aiming to empower rural communities and enhance employment and exports.

2 min read27 Sep 2025
News

PM Narendra Modi launches BSNL’s Swadeshi 4G network, commissions 98,000 mobile towers in Odisha

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated BSNL's 'Swadeshi' 4G stack on September 27, on the telecom major's silver jubilee. He also commissioned over 97,500 mobile 4G towers from the telco, promoting indigenous technology.

1 min read27 Sep 2025
Companies

BSNL clocks over 20 million 4G users; plans enterprise push with private 5G

Private 5G networks for individual companies are yet to take off in India, but the state-owned telecom giant is an early mover. It created one for Coal India last month and has signed an agreement to do so for Numaligarh Refinery Limited.

5 min read26 Sep 2025