Sambhaav Media LimitedQ2 FY27 Results & Financial Update
Sambhaav Media Limited: Q2 FY27 consolidated results and company financials – revenue ₹10.98 Cr, PAT ₹-0.25 Cr. Explore reported YoY/QoQ movements, margins, business drivers and management commentary. This page does not provide a rating, target price or investment recommendation.
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Quarterly earnings analysis
Sambhaav Media Limited reported consolidated revenue from operations of INR 10.98 crore for the second quarter of fiscal 2027, marking an increase compared to INR 9.62 crore in the preceding first quarter. Total consolidated income reached INR 11.27 crore, supported by INR 0.28 crore in other income.
Despite top-line expansion, the company posted a consolidated net loss (PAT) of INR 0.25 crore for Q2 FY27, which represents a narrowing compared to the net loss of INR 2.11 crore recorded in Q1 FY27. Profit before tax (PBT) stood at INR 0.28 crore for the quarter, recovering from a PBT loss of INR 2.15 crore in the prior quarter.
The bottom-line performance was impacted by associate-level losses. The company reported a substantial share of net loss from its associate, Gujarat News Broadcasters Private Limited, amounting to INR 0.51 crore for the quarter, which weighed on consolidated pre-tax results.
Total quarterly expenses on a consolidated basis stood at INR 11.20 crore. Major expense lines included broadcasting expenses at INR 3.50 crore, other expenses at INR 5.48 crore, employee benefits expenses at INR 1.04 crore, depreciation and amortisation at INR 1.14 crore, and finance costs at INR 0.30 crore.
Segment results indicate contrasting operational dynamics. The Media and Allied Services segment generated revenue of INR 7.80 crore with a segment result of INR 0.79 crore, recovering from a segment loss in Q1 FY27. Meanwhile, the Technology and Allied Services segment contributed revenue of INR 3.18 crore with a segment result of INR 0.09 crore.
Basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter came in at negative INR 0.01, compared to negative INR 0.11 in the preceding quarter. The financial results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors on October 30, 2026, with the statutory auditors issuing an unmodified limited review report.
01 · Business model
What does Sambhaav Media do?
Sambhaav Media Limited is an established media and technology enterprise headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The company operates primarily through two segments: Media and Allied Services, which encompasses print media, audio-visual media, and related dissemination activities, and Technology and Allied Services.
The company manages various publishing and broadcasting media assets and leverages custom enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solutions alongside technology service offerings. Its operating model integrates traditional publishing distribution with digital and allied tech services across regional markets.
Consolidated operations include its subsidiary, Ved Technoserve Private Limited, and its associate company, Gujarat News Broadcasters Private Limited, reflecting a broader footprint in regional media and content delivery.
02 · Historical context
What shaped the business before this quarter
The company previously established its operational structure around two core reportable operating segments—Media and Allied Services and Technology and Allied Services—derived from management information systems and customized ERP software.
03 · Financial snapshot
Current quarter vs the available comparable
| Metric | Q2 FY27 | Previous quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | ₹10.98 Cr | ₹9.62 Cr |
| Total income | ₹11.27 Cr | ₹9.96 Cr |
| Profit before tax | ₹0.28 Cr | ₹-2.15 Cr |
| Profit after tax | ₹-0.25 Cr | ₹-2.11 Cr |
| EPS | ₹-0.01 | ₹-0.11 |
Financial interpretation
What the reported numbers mean
Profit after tax represented -2.3% of reported quarterly operating revenue. This is a calculated net-profit-to-sales ratio, not a company-reported operating margin. It measures the outcome after expenses and tax; it does not, by itself, establish how margins changed versus another period.
Profit before tax was equivalent to 2.6% of quarterly operating revenue. The distinction between pre-tax and post-tax profit matters when interpreting earnings; neither ratio identifies an underlying cost driver without a properly matched comparative period.
Total income exceeded operating revenue by ₹0.28 crore. This is the disclosed difference between the two lines, not incremental sales. The distinction matters when assessing how much of the quarter’s reported income came from the operating top line.
Ratios above are calculated from the reported quarterly figures. They are analytical descriptions, not company-reported margin guidance or an investment recommendation.
04 · Why it moved
Why the quarter looked the way it did
What drove revenue
Consolidated revenue from operations rose to INR 10.98 crore in Q2 FY27 from INR 9.62 crore in Q1 FY27, reflecting sequential top-line momentum across operating divisions.
Media and Allied Services generated INR 7.80 crore in revenue, while Technology and Allied Services contributed INR 3.18 crore during the quarter.
Total income was further bolstered by INR 0.28 crore of other income, bringing total consolidated income to INR 11.27 crore.
What drove margins
Broadcasting expenses remained constant at INR 3.50 crore for the quarter, matching the level seen in the preceding period.
Other expenses formed the largest cost component at INR 5.48 crore, while employee benefits and depreciation stood at INR 1.04 crore and INR 1.14 crore respectively.
Consolidated profitability was restricted by a share of net loss from associates of INR 0.51 crore, pulling consolidated PAT into a negative INR 0.25 crore despite a positive standalone net profit.
05 · Segments, products & geography
Which parts of the business are doing the work
Segments and products
Reported segment revenue of INR 7.80 crore and a positive segment result of INR 0.79 crore for Q2 FY27, rebounding from a segment loss of INR 0.61 crore in Q1 FY27.
Contributed segment revenue of INR 3.18 crore and a segment result of INR 0.09 crore for the quarter, maintaining steady operational contributions.
06 · Reported developments
What changed operationally
Consolidated revenue from operations increased to INR 10.98 crore in Q2 FY27 from INR 9.62 crore in Q1 FY27, and PBT recovered from a loss of INR 2.15 crore in Q1 to a positive INR 0.28 crore.
The Media and Allied Services segment returned to profitability with a segment result of INR 0.79 crore in Q2 FY27, compared to a segment loss of INR 0.61 crore in Q1 FY27.
07 · Pressure points & risks
What is not going smoothly
Despite operational recovery at the standalone level, the consolidated entity registered a net loss of INR 0.25 crore for Q2 FY27, driven largely by associate-level losses.
08 · Items worth noticing
The line items that can distort a quick read
Consolidated results include a significant one-line share of net loss from associate of INR 0.51 crore for the quarter.
09 · Cash flow & balance sheet
Profit is one thing. Cash and funding tell another part of the story.
For the half year ended September 30, 2026, the company recorded net cash outflow from operating activities of INR 336.14 crore on a consolidated basis, influenced by working capital adjustments including changes in trade receivables and loans/advances.
Consolidated net cash used in investing activities stood at INR 0.58 crore for the half-year period, while net cash generated from financing activities reached INR 0.97 crore.
Capital allocation & funding
As of September 30, 2026, consolidated current borrowings stood at INR 233.70 crore, alongside lease liabilities of INR 0.50 crore current and INR 3.75 crore non-current.
10 · Beyond the numbers
What changed beyond the numbers
Auditor Review
Statutory auditors Dhirubhai Shah & Co LLP issued an unmodified limited review report on the standalone and consolidated financial results for Q2 FY27.
11 · Previous-quarter changes
What changed since the previous quarter
Consolidated revenue grew by 14.17% quarter-on-quarter from INR 9.62 crore in Q1 FY27 to INR 10.98 crore in Q2 FY27.
Consolidated net loss narrowed significantly from INR 2.11 crore in Q1 FY27 to INR 0.25 crore in Q2 FY27.
12 · Key Q&A
The quarter, answered directly
What does Sambhaav Media do?
Sambhaav Media Limited is an established media and technology enterprise headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The company operates primarily through two segments: Media and Allied Services, which encompasses print media, audio-visual media, and related dissemination activities, and Technology and Allied Services.
What is the clearest takeaway from Q2 FY27?
Sambhaav Media Limited reported consolidated revenue from operations of INR 10.98 crore for the second quarter of fiscal 2027, marking an increase compared to INR 9.62 crore in the preceding first quarter. Total consolidated income reached INR 11.27 crore, supported by INR 0.28 crore in other income.
What drove revenue or demand?
Consolidated revenue from operations rose to INR 10.98 crore in Q2 FY27 from INR 9.62 crore in Q1 FY27, reflecting sequential top-line momentum across operating divisions.
What mattered most for margins or profitability?
Broadcasting expenses remained constant at INR 3.50 crore for the quarter, matching the level seen in the preceding period.
What changed operationally beyond the headline numbers?
Statutory auditors Dhirubhai Shah & Co LLP issued an unmodified limited review report on the standalone and consolidated financial results for Q2 FY27.
What are the main pressure points disclosed for the quarter?
Despite operational recovery at the standalone level, the consolidated entity registered a net loss of INR 0.25 crore for Q2 FY27, driven largely by associate-level losses.
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14 · Next filing checkpoints
What the next disclosure can confirm or change
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Associate Performance: Monitor the financial trajectory and loss-reduction progress of associate entity Gujarat News Broadcasters Private Limited to assess future impact on consolidated earnings.
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Segment Margin Trajectory: Track the sustainability of margin recovery in the Media and Allied Services segment and top-line growth in the Technology and Allied Services division.
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