Andhra Paper Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26 with BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India. The filing, submitted by Company Secretary Bijay Kumar Sanku, details the company's adherence to the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, and highlights its performance across environmental, social, and governance parameters.

The company reported that specific water consumption per tonne of product decreased to 43 m³ in FY 2025-26 from 48 m³ in the previous year. Correspondingly, specific wastewater discharge declined from 45 m³ to 37 m³ per tonne over the same period. Energy intensity per rupee of turnover improved to 0.000132617 GJ/Rs from 0.0001703 GJ/Rs in FY 2024-25. The company also noted that 100% of its inputs are sustainably sourced under its Controlled Wood Policy.

Operational and Financial Metrics

The report discloses that the company's total turnover was ₹16,92,98,31,589 and its net worth stood at ₹19,39,35,10,000. Exports contributed 0.59% to the total turnover. The company operates two plants and seven offices nationally, serving 19 states and union territories domestically and 9 countries internationally.

Employee and Workforce Statistics

As of the end of the financial year, Andhra Paper Limited had a total workforce of 6,366 individuals, comprising 844 employees and 5,522 workers. Women represented 2.01% of the total employees and 2.72% of the total workers. The company reported that 100% of permanent employees and workers were covered by health and accident insurance. The return-to-work rate for permanent employees and workers who took parental leave was 100%.

Governance and Disclosures

The report confirms that the company has policies covering all nine principles of the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC). During the year, the company paid fines of ₹2,000 each to NSE and BSE regarding a delay in seeking shareholder approval for the appointment of a non-executive director who had attained the age of 75. A waiver application has been filed with the exchanges and is under verification. There were no complaints related to sexual harassment, child labour, or forced labour reported during the year.

Andhra Paper Limited reported a 79% decline in net profit to ₹18.62 crore for the year ended March 31, 2026, compared to ₹88.91 crore in the previous year. Revenue from operations rose 10.4% to ₹1,701.23 crore, driven by record annual production and sales volumes.

The company achieved its highest-ever annual production of 2,59,266 MT and record sales of 2,60,438 MT during the financial year. This operational performance was achieved despite challenges such as a surge in imports, rising raw material costs and softening realizations.

Financial Performance

The decline in profitability was attributed to lower net sales realisations, higher raw material costs and increased fixed charges associated with recently commissioned assets. EBITDA declined to ₹150.89 crore from ₹223.29 crore in the previous year.

Operational Highlights

The company achieved several operational milestones during the year:

• Highest annual production of 2,59,266 MT.
• Highest annual sales of 2,60,438 MT.
• Highest domestic sales of 2,58,550 MT, a year-on-year increase of 19%.
• Highest Maplitho sales of 1,47,043 MT, a year-on-year increase of 63%.

Dividend Declaration

The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 14, 2026, recommended a dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share of ₹2 each for approval by the shareholders at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.