As of 30 June, the state-run telecom company's total debt stood at ₹34,484 crore. In Delhi, 14 out of MTNL's 41 land and building parcels remain vacant.
The ailing public sector telco recorded a net profit of Rs 262 crore in Q3 this year, the first time since 2007. A deeper look shows this is not due to material improvements.
Since 2019, govt has pumped Rs 3.22 lakh crore into MTNL & BSNL. Both remain in losses. MTNL has begun to default on loans & bond payments, possibly the first large PSU to become NPA.
Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.
Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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