Ador Welding Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 2025-26 with the stock exchanges. The report, which forms part of the 73rd Annual Report, outlines the company's performance on environmental, social, and governance parameters. The disclosures cover the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, and are presented on a standalone basis.

Environmental Performance

The company reported a total energy consumption of 80,456.90 GJ for the fiscal year, with energy intensity recorded at 0.71 GJ per lakh rupee of turnover. Renewable energy sources accounted for 2,210.97 GJ of the total consumption. Greenhouse gas emissions included 1,257.45 TCO2e of Scope 1 emissions and 11,269.98 TCO2e of Scope 2 emissions. Water withdrawal totalled 54,225.88 kilolitres, while water consumption stood at 36,121.88 kilolitres. The company achieved Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) across its manufacturing units.

Social and Governance Metrics

Ador Welding employed a total of 536 employees and 915 workers as of March 31, 2026. Women constituted 9.70% of the total workforce and 30% of the Board of Directors. The company reported one worker fatality during the year. The median remuneration for male employees was ₹10,33,677, while for female employees it was ₹7,94,444. The company spent 0.12% of its total revenue on employee well-being measures.

Material Issues and Risks

The BRSR identified several material responsible business conduct issues, including energy management, greenhouse gas emissions, and water management. The company views energy and water management as opportunities for positive financial implications through cost savings and efficiency. Conversely, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, workforce health, and materials sourcing are categorized as risks with potential negative financial implications. The company has implemented mitigation strategies such as tracking Scope 1 and 2 emissions and diversifying its supply chain.

Financial and Operational Data

The company's turnover for FY 2025-26 was ₹1,13,545 lakhs, with exports contributing 13.29% to the total turnover. Welding consumables accounted for 75% of the turnover, followed by welding equipment at 20%. The report confirms that the company has not incurred any fines or penalties during the financial year and that there were no complaints related to sexual harassment or discrimination.

Promoter Deep Ashda Lalvani has confirmed that no encumbrance was created on shares held by him or persons acting in concert in Ador Welding Limited during the financial year 2025-26. The disclosure, submitted to the stock exchanges, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements regarding substantial acquisition of shares and takeovers. This confirmation provides clarity to shareholders regarding the status of the promoter's holding during the specified period.

Regulatory Filing Details

The confirmation was filed pursuant to Regulation 31(4) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The disclosure was addressed to BSE Ltd. and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. on April 1, 2026. A copy of the communication was also marked to the Chairman of the Audit Committee and the company.

Key Disclosures

The promoter explicitly stated that no shares of the company were encumbered, either directly or indirectly, during the financial year. The filing serves as a formal declaration to the exchanges and regulatory bodies.