Robert J Ravi gets 3-month extension as CMD of BSNL, MTNL
Robert J Ravi
's additional charge as the chief managing director (CMD) of state-controlled telecom carriers
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
(
BSNL
) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (
MTNL
) by three months, according to a regulatory filing by MTNL in aftermarket hours.
'...as an interim measure and subject to the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), the additional charge of the post(s) of CMD, BSNL, along with CMD, MTNL and CMD, BBNL entrusted to Ravi A Robert Jerard, DDG, DoT, is extended for a further period of three months w.e.f. 15.07.2025 till 14.10.2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier,' the
Department of Telecommunications
(DoT) said in an official order.
MTNL shares closed 7.24% higher at ₹52.12 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
During the period of holding additional charge, he will not be entitled to any additional remuneration.
For the first time on July 13, 2024, Ravi was given the additional charge as CMD of BSNL and MTNL, following the rejection of
PK Purwar
's extension.
In January 2025, the telecom department (DoT) extended the additional charge given to Ravi for six more months.
He was expected to get a further extension owing to the ongoing BharatNet phase 3 program. Till October 2024, under BharatNet Phase-I and Phase-II, 2.14-lakh village blocks were made service-ready. This was against the planned network of 2.22-lakh blocks in both phases.
The
Public Enterprise Selection Board
(PESB) had not recommended any candidate for the post of CMD at state-owned BSNL, following an interview of 10 out of 12 shortlisted candidates, ETTelecom reported on March 28. 2025.
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