View: BSNL turnaround goes beyond financial recovery, marks structural reset

For nearly two decades, BSNL symbolised stagnation of India’s public sector. Once the nation’s telecom monopoly, it saw subscriber erosion, financial losses and decaying infrastructure, rendering it nearly irrelevant in a market dominated by rapid innovation and private competition.

Yet, in under 3 yrs, BSNL has initiated a turnaround that extends beyond financial recovery. It marks a structural reset in India’s telecom narrative, reinforcing digital sovereignty, competitive balance, and the future of state-owned enterprises in network industries.