Bansal Wire Industries Limited submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY26 on August 21, 2026, detailing its environmental, social, and governance performance. The standalone report covers operations across four national plants and highlights progress in renewable energy adoption and water management.

Environmental Performance

The company achieved a 12.66% share of renewable energy in total consumption during the reporting period. This was driven by the operationalization of 5.5 MW of rooftop solar capacity out of a planned 7.5 MW. The remaining 2.0 MW is expected to become operational in subsequent years.

Water stewardship remains a key focus, with the Dadri facility operating as a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plant. This facility accounts for approximately 90% of the company’s total water usage. The report states that approximately 100% of wastewater was recycled during FY26. Total freshwater consumption stood at 170,083 kilolitres, sourced entirely from groundwater.

Greenhouse gas emissions increased year-on-year. Total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions rose to 131,976 metric tons of CO2 equivalent from 101,387 metric tons in FY25. Scope 1 emissions specifically jumped to 51,684 metric tons from 31,334 metric tons. The company attributes air emissions primarily to fossil fuel consumption in manufacturing processes and generator sets.

Social Metrics and Governance

The workforce comprises 638 permanent employees and 3,431 workers. Female representation stands at 6.11% among employees and 2.59% among workers. The board includes two women directors, representing 29% of the total board strength.

Safety metrics show a decline in lost-time injuries. The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) for workers fell to 3.64 per million person-hours worked from 4.2 in the previous year. No fatalities or high-consequence injuries were reported for either employees or workers during the period.

The company reported no material monetary fines or penalties related to NGRBC principles. However, it recorded 614 customer complaints, with seven pending resolution at year-end due to lack of information. In contrast, 427 complaints were filed in FY25, all of which were resolved.

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between rising greenhouse gas emissions and stable water intensity suggests that production volume or energy intensity increased without proportional gains in energy efficiency. While Scope 1 emissions surged by over 60%, water intensity per crore of turnover decreased slightly from 44.24 KL to 42.41 KL. This indicates that while the company is managing water resources effectively through ZLD systems, its carbon footprint is expanding, likely driven by higher fuel consumption in manufacturing processes.

The Board of Directors of Bansal Wire Industries Limited approved the sub-division of its equity shares on a 5:1 basis, reducing the face value from ₹5 to ₹1 per share, during its meeting held on August 12, 2026. This corporate action aims to enhance share affordability and improve liquidity, facilitating broader investor participation. The move is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for September 17, 2026.

In addition to the capital structure change, the Board appointed Ramesh Kumar Choubey as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent Director) for a five-year term effective from August 12, 2026. Choubey, who brings over 33 years of experience in public administration and retired as Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, will serve until August 11, 2031, pending shareholder ratification. Concurrently, the Board accepted the resignation of Smt. Sunita Bindal as Independent Director, effective close of business on August 12, 2026, citing personal and professional commitments.

Share Capital Restructuring

The approved split involves converting each existing ₹5 face value equity share into five ₹1 face value shares. The company's authorized share capital will remain at ₹90 crore, but the number of authorized equity shares will increase from 17.8 crore to 89 crore. The issued, subscribed, and paid-up share capital will similarly expand from approximately 15.66 crore shares to 78.28 crore shares. The preference share capital remains unchanged at 10 lakh shares of ₹10 face value each.

The record date for the split will be determined after obtaining necessary shareholder and regulatory approvals. The company expects to complete the process within two months of these approvals. The alteration to the Capital Clause of the Memorandum of Association has been approved to reflect this new structure.

Directorship Changes

Ramesh Kumar Choubey's appointment strengthens the Board's governance oversight. He currently serves as an Independent Director at J. Kumar Infraprojects Limited and has held key positions at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts and the National Academy of Direct Taxes. He is not related to any existing director of Bansal Wire Industries.

Smt. Sunita Bindal, who joined the Board in November 2023, confirmed there are no material reasons for her resignation other than those stated in her letter dated August 11, 2026. She does not hold directorships in any other listed entities.

What the Numbers Show

The 5:1 split significantly lowers the nominal entry price for investors without altering the company's market capitalization or individual shareholder value proportionally. By increasing the share count nearly fivefold, the company aims to improve trading liquidity and broaden its retail investor base. The simultaneous appointment of an experienced independent director with a strong regulatory background suggests a focus on enhanced corporate governance alongside this capital market maneuver.