Bsnl Expansion
BSNL tops list of CPSEs with highest pending dues to small firms
The micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) ministry has created a portal where these firms can file applications online regarding delayed payments
 "BSNL tops list of CPSEs with highest pending dues to small firms")
BSNL seeks spectrum worth Rs 61,000 cr in premium 700 Mhz frequency
State-run BSNL has urged the government to allocate it spectrum worth Rs 61,000 crore in the premium 700 Mhz frequency range as well as the medium frequency band for 4G and 5G services
 "BSNL seeks spectrum worth Rs 61,000 cr in premium 700 Mhz frequency")
DoT asks BSNL to ensure continuity as VRS roll out may cut staff by half
At present, various options are being discussed for the transition period
 "DoT asks BSNL to ensure continuity as VRS roll out may cut staff by half")
Reviving BSNL is govt's priority, financial package being planned: Meghwal
The Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises said the government wants that BSNL should be promoted and it is the "top priority"
 "Reviving BSNL is govt's priority, financial package being planned: Meghwal")
MTNL, BSNL won't be shut, revival plan under preparation: Minister Prasad
Both state-run firms are facing major financial stress due to stiff competiton and high employee costs
BSNL to invest about Rs 43 bn for network expansion in 2018-19, says CMD
Rs 50 to 60 billion will be spent on the government projects like Bharat Net, Network for Spectrum, the Comprehensive Telecom Development Plan for North East
 "BSNL to invest about Rs 43 bn for network expansion in 2018-19, says CMD")
