SAB Events reports FY25 loss, auditors flag going concern risks
SAB Events & Governance Now Media Limited posted a net loss of ₹73.61 lakh for FY25, with revenue dropping to ₹173.88 lakh. Auditors raised serious concerns about the company's going concern status, citing negative net worth and unpaid interest expenses of ₹23.93 lakh, while also flagging potential goodwill impairment.

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SAB Events & Governance Now Media Limited reported a widened net loss of ₹73.61 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, compared to a loss of ₹109.31 lakh in the previous year, as revenue from operations fell to ₹173.88 lakh. The company's statutory auditors, P. Parikh & Associates, issued a qualified opinion on the standalone financial results, highlighting material uncertainty regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to negative net worth and an inability to service debt obligations.
The auditors flagged that the company's current liabilities are 5.03 times its current assets, indicating significant financial stress. Additionally, the report noted that the company did not provide for interest expenses amounting to approximately ₹23.93 lakh for FY25 on outstanding loans, a non-compliance with IND-AS 109 requirements. The auditors also pointed out a strong indication of impairment regarding goodwill valued at ₹62.23 lakh, though the exact impact could not be quantified.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, the company recorded a net loss of ₹29.96 lakh on a total income of ₹57.01 lakh. Total expenditure for the quarter stood at ₹87.18 lakh. The basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were reported at (0.29), while for the full year, the EPS stood at (0.70).
The Board of Directors approved the audited financial results at a meeting held on May 29, 2025. The results have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) 34. The company operates in a single segment, Digital Media Websites & MICE. The auditors' report emphasized that these conditions collectively cast doubt on the company's future operations unless it generates sufficient cash flows and raises long-term funds.
Financial Performance for FY25
| Particulars | Year Ended 31-Mar-25 (Audited) | Year Ended 31-Mar-24 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Income from operations | 173.88 | 176.83 |
| Total Income | 214.81 | 201.15 |
| Total Expenditure | 288.62 | 307.27 |
| Net Profit/(Loss) for the year | (73.61) | (109.31) |
| Basic EPS | (0.70) | (1.04) |
Key Audit Qualifications
- Going Concern Uncertainty: Current liabilities exceed current assets by 5.03 times, and the company cannot service debt.
- Non-Provision of Interest: Interest expenses of ₹23.93 lakh were not provided for, understating expenses and borrowings.
- Goodwill Impairment: Indications of impairment exist for goodwill of ₹62.23 lakh, but testing has not been performed.
What specific capital raising strategies or debt restructuring plans is management considering to address the going concern uncertainty?
How will the company account for the unprovided interest expenses and potential goodwill impairment in the upcoming financial reporting periods?
Are there potential strategic partnerships or asset sales being explored to generate immediate cash flow and service debt obligations?


























