SAB TV Network reports losses in Q1 FY26

The company’s total income dropped to ₹37 lakh in Q1 FY26, compared to ₹1.09 crore in the same quarter last year

by e4m Staff
Published: Aug 25, 2025 2:43 PM | 2 min read

Sri Adhikari Brothers (SAB) Television Network reported a weak set of earnings for the quarter ended June 2025 (Q1 FY26), slipping into losses as revenues contracted and finance costs increased.

The company’s total income dropped to just ₹37 lakh in Q1 FY26, compared to ₹1.09 crore in the same quarter last year, reflecting a significant decline in its core business performance. Operating income for the quarter stood at ₹3.5 lakh, while the network booked ₹33 lakh as other income.

On the expenditure side, total expenses rose to ₹2.22 crore in Q1 FY26, more than double the ₹1.03 crore reported in Q1 FY25. Depreciation and amortization expenses were flat at ₹3.7 lakh, but finance costs ballooned dramatically to ₹145.4 lakh, up from just ₹2.57 lakh in the previous year’s corresponding quarter.

This combination of rising costs and lower operating revenue led the company to post a net loss of ₹1.85 crore in Q1 FY26, against a profit of ₹5 lakh in Q1 FY25.

The results underscore the challenging operating environment for SAB Television Network, which has historically been known for its general entertainment programming but has struggled to maintain a steady revenue base in recent years.

The steep rise in finance costs points to higher borrowings or debt servicing pressures, which weighed heavily on profitability despite the one-time support from other income, said an industry expert.

With competition in the television and digital entertainment space intensifying, sustaining growth will remain a key challenge for the broadcaster in the near term.