AWL Agri Business has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the financial year 2025-26 with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The disclosure, submitted on June 13, 2026, details the company's performance on environmental, social, and governance parameters as part of its Integrated Annual Report.

The company reported that it achieved more than 95% traceability to mills for self-sourced palm oil, meeting its medium-term target for FY26. Additionally, approximately 98% of the packaging materials used by the company were recyclable. All palm refineries remained certified under the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) standards during the year.

Operational and Financial Overview

For the financial year 2025-26, AWL Agri Business recorded a turnover of ₹72,307.63 crore and a net worth of ₹10,340.17 crore. The company’s operations are primarily in the manufacturing of edible oils, food, and FMCG products, which accounted for 96% of its turnover. The remaining 4% came from other manufacturing activities.

The company operates 24 plants and 7 offices nationally, serving 28 states and 8 union territories in India, along with 68 countries internationally. Exports contributed 7% to the overall sales.

Employee and Workforce Statistics

As of March 31, 2026, the company had a total workforce of 6,950 individuals, comprising 2,881 permanent employees and 4,069 workers. The permanent employee base included 2,781 male and 100 female employees. The workforce included 4,049 male workers and 20 female workers.

The Board of Directors comprised 8 members, with female representation at 11.11%. The company reported that it had no differently abled employees or workers on its rolls during the period.

Environmental and Governance Initiatives

The company has implemented an Occupational Health and Safety Management System aligned with ISO 45001:2018 standards across its 24 manufacturing facilities. It has also commissioned rooftop solar systems across 17 locations with a cumulative installed capacity of 11661 kWp to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

AWL Agri Business has constituted an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Committee, comprising a majority of Independent Directors, to oversee sustainability-related matters. The company obtained reasonable assurance and limited assurance for its BRSR report from Intertek India Private Limited.

Key Subsidiaries and Holdings

Shree Renuka Sugars Limited has entered into definitive agreements with AWL Agri Business Ltd for the supply, marketing, and distribution of refined sugar under the 'Madhur' brand. The agreements, signed on May 28, 2026, include a Supply Agreement, a Brand License Agreement, and an Employee Transfer Agreement. This strategic collaboration is set to take effect from July 1, 2026, and aims to strengthen the presence of the 'Madhur' brand across India through AWL's extensive distribution network.

Under the arrangement, Shree Renuka Sugars will continue to manufacture and package 'Madhur' sugar, while AWL will handle marketing, distribution, logistics, and supply chain management. The definitive agreements outline that Shree Renuka Sugars will retain ownership of the 'Madhur' brand and related intellectual property, granting AWL the rights to use the brand for marketing and allied activities. Both parties have also agreed to transfer certain employees from Shree Renuka Sugars to AWL from the cut-off date.

The financial terms of the collaboration include a royalty structure based on total sales. AWL will pay a royalty of 1% on the total sales of 'Madhur' sugar manufactured and supplied by Shree Renuka Sugars through its own mills. For 'Madhur' sugar procured by AWL through third-party or toll unit arrangements, the royalty rate is set at 0.5% of total sales. The pricing for procurement of refined sugar will be determined as per the pricing formula specified in the Supply Agreement.

The arrangement is a related party transaction in the ordinary course of business, conducted on an arm’s length basis. Wilmar International Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is the ultimate holding company of both Shree Renuka Sugars and AWL, holding 62.48% and 56.94% respectively. The company stated that this integration is expected to drive higher market penetration, improve operational efficiency, and optimize sales and distribution costs, thereby supporting the growth of its branded food business.