(a) whether profit has come down in MTNL in the 1st quarter of the current fiscal year because of reduced domestic long distance tariffs; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether profit has come down in MTNL in the 1st quarter of the current fiscal year because of reduced domestic long distance tariffs; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI TAPAN SIKDAR)
(a) No, Sir. The net profit after tax as compared to previous quarter has increased.
(b) In view of (a) above, the question does not arise.