Bajaj Holdings & Investment Ltd has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, disclosing key environmental and social governance metrics. The report, which forms part of the Annual Report for FY2026, includes an assurance statement from SGS India Private Limited providing reasonable assurance for core indicators and limited assurance for comprehensive parameters. The company reported total Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions of 1,874.58 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent, primarily from fuel consumption related to a leased aircraft, while Scope 2 emissions were reported as nil due to shared office premises.

The filing was made to the BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Saurabh Erande, Company Secretary, confirmed the submission on July 7, 2026. The report highlights that the company operates as a non-deposit taking NBFC and an investment company, with 100% of its turnover derived from holding company activities. It also notes an application submitted to the Reserve Bank of India in November 2025 for voluntary surrender of its NBFC registration and reclassification as an Unregistered Core Investment Company.

Environmental Performance

The company's energy consumption for FY2026 totaled 24,697.63 Giga Joules, all sourced from non-renewable sources. Energy intensity per rupee of turnover was reported at 7.76, while the intensity adjusted for Purchasing Power Parity stood at 157.76. The report states that water consumption and waste generation disclosures were not quantifiable as the company operates from shared premises. No environmental impact assessments were required for projects undertaken during the year.

Social and Governance Metrics

Bajaj Holdings & Investment Ltd reported a workforce of 14 permanent employees, comprising 11 male and 3 female staff members. The company confirmed that 100% of employees are covered by health insurance, accident insurance, and retirement benefits such as Provident Fund and Gratuity. Gross wages paid to females accounted for 6.88% of the total wages paid during the year. The median remuneration for female permanent employees was ₹0.53 crore, compared to ₹0.84 crore for male permanent employees.

The Board of Directors consists of 11 members, with female representation at 18.18%. There were no reported incidents of sexual harassment, discrimination, or workplace injuries during the financial year. The company also disclosed that it received 11 shareholder complaints during FY2026, all of which were resolved by the end of the year.

Key Financial and Operational Data

The report confirms that the company has a Responsible and Sustainable Business Conduct Policy approved by the Board in October 2022. Sanjiv Bajaj, Managing Director and CEO, is identified as the highest authority responsible for the implementation and oversight of business responsibility policies.

Bajaj Holdings & Investment Ltd reported a standalone net profit of ₹4,707.80 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, a significant increase from ₹1,291.83 crore in the previous year. The company’s consolidated profit for the same period rose to ₹9,636.75 crore, compared to ₹6,520.67 crore in FY2025.

The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹130 per equity share of face value ₹10 each for FY2026. This payout includes a special dividend of ₹50 per share to celebrate the Bajaj Group's centenary. The total dividend payout for the year is expected to be ₹2,170.23 crore. The record date for determining shareholder eligibility for the final dividend is June 30, 2026.

Total income for the year stood at ₹3,184.31 crore, up from ₹1,600.25 crore in the prior year. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) improved to ₹423.0 from ₹116.1. The profit increase was driven by dividend income from associates and a substantial profit on the sale of equity shares of Bajaj Finserv Ltd.

Financial Highlights

The company’s consolidated results reflected strong performance from its group companies. Total income on a consolidated basis was ₹1,123.87 crore, while profit before tax reached ₹10,056.64 crore. The profit attributable to owners of the company was ₹9,636.75 crore.

Strategic Developments

During the year, the company acquired a 17.56% equity stake in Bajaj General Insurance Ltd. and Bajaj Life Insurance Ltd. for an aggregate consideration of ₹16,333.30 crore. Following a subsequent buyback offer, its stake in these insurance subsidiaries increased to 18.10%.

Additionally, the company filed an application with the Reserve Bank of India in November 2025 to voluntarily surrender its registration as a Non-Banking Financial Company and reclassify as an Unregistered Core Investment Company. The application is currently under review.