{"id":1298024,"date":"2025-07-22T11:48:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T06:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1298024"},"modified":"2025-07-22T11:49:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T06:19:13","slug":"assets-of-bsnl-mtnl-to-be-sold-without-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/assets-of-bsnl-mtnl-to-be-sold-without-auction\/","title":{"rendered":"Assets of BSNL, MTNL To Be Sold Without Auction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>India has introduced a new framework to speed up asset monetisation of state-run telecom companies: BSNL, MTNL, and ITI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under this framework, government departments and organisations can acquire telecom assets directly, bypassing the traditional auction route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to find out all the details!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BBSSNNll-1-1-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Assets of BSNL, MTNL To Be Sold Without Auction\" class=\"wp-image-1298025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BBSSNNll-1-1-2.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BBSSNNll-1-1-2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BBSSNNll-1-1-2-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>India Opens New Framework To Speed Up Asset Monetization of BSNL, MTNL, and ITI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The transfer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/technology\/telecom\/india-opens-non-auction-route-bsnl-mtnl-asset-monetisation-priority-access-to-centre-19636811.htm\">mechanism<\/a> was approved by a Committee of Secretaries led by the Cabinet Secretary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asset valuation will follow a tiered structure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For assets below \u20b910 crore, pricing will be set by BSNL, MTNL, or ITI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For assets above \u20b910 crore, the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) will determine the value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For assets exceeding \u20b9100 crore, valuation will be handled by the National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Central Government organisations must submit an expression of interest and a 2% earnest money deposit to participate in the asset acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These organisations are granted a 90-day Right of First Refusal from the date the asset is listed on the designated government portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Government Gets 90-Day Priority to Buy Telecom Assets Before They&#8217;re Offered to Private Buyers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If no government body expresses interest within 90 days, the assets may be opened up to non-government buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the announcement, MTNL\u2019s stock rose 7% to \u20b952 as of 2:51 pm on July 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BSNL has officially launched its Quantum 5G (Q-5G) service in Hyderabad, marking a bold entry into the high-speed internet race and taking on private telcos like Jio and Airtel. The rollout offers 100Mbps speeds at Rs 999, while a premium plan at Rs 1,499 provides 300Mbps. Unlike traditional connections, no SIM card or wiring is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BSNL has installed nearly 100,000 4G towers in the last year, with around 70,000 currently active, according to Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandrasekhar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The minister stated that better tower performance, customer growth, spending control, and overall efficiency have contributed to BSNL\u2019s Rs 250 crore profit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India has introduced a new framework to speed up asset monetisation of state-run telecom companies: BSNL, MTNL, and ITI. Under this framework, government departments and organisations can acquire telecom assets directly, bypassing the traditional auction route. Read on to find out all the details! 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