BCL Industries has filed its Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY26 with the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange. The disclosure, submitted on September 1, 2026, outlines the company's operational footprint, environmental initiatives, and governance practices for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.

Operational Overview

The company operates primarily from Punjab, with one plant and two offices. Its business activities are dominated by distillery operations, which contributed 58.07% of turnover, followed by maize oil and refinery activities at 35.28%. Ethanol remains the largest product contributor, accounting for 63% of total turnover.

Environmental Metrics

BCL Industries reported a total energy consumption of 1,49,61,88,756.5 MJ for FY26, an increase from 1,08,24,64,136.4 MJ in FY25. Renewable sources accounted for the vast majority of this usage. The company maintains a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) policy, reporting nil water discharge to surface or groundwater bodies.

Total water withdrawal stood at 669,082 kilolitres, compared to 644,992 kilolitres in the previous year. Waste generation remained minimal, with only 1.0 metric tonne of hazardous waste recorded in FY26.

Governance and Compliance

The Board of Directors oversees business responsibility policies, with annual reviews conducted by the CSR Committee. The company disclosed a penalty of ₹23,600 each to NSE and BSE for inadvertent non-compliance with SEBI LODR regulations regarding investor grievance redressal filings in Q4FY25. No appeals were preferred against these fines.

What the Numbers Show

The significant rise in total energy consumption aligns with the expansion in renewable energy usage, which grew from 1,08,15,70,193 MJ in FY25 to 1,49,58,14,438 MJ in FY26. This shift underscores the company's reliance on renewable fuel sources, likely driven by its biomass-based power generation initiatives using paddy straw.

BCL Industries has scheduled its 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for September 25, 2026. The meeting will feature the adoption of FY26 financials and the declaration of a final dividend.

The company notified stock exchanges on September 1, 2026, regarding the submission of its annual report for FY26. The report and AGM notice are available on the company’s website. Shareholders holding shares as of September 18, 2026, are eligible to vote electronically.

Dividend and Financial Adoption

The Board of Directors recommended a final dividend of ₹0.35 (35 paise) per equity share for FY26. This recommendation was made during the board meeting held on May 25, 2026. The dividend will be paid out of profits, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM.

Shareholders on record as of September 18, 2026, will be eligible for the dividend payment. If approved, the payout is scheduled to be credited to bank accounts on or before October 24, 2026.

Key Agenda Items

The AGM will transact both ordinary and special business. Key resolutions include:

• Adoption of Financials: Shareholders will consider and adopt the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026.
• Director Appointments: Appointment of Mr. Sat Narain Goyal as a director by rotation. Re-appointment of Mr. Parampal Singh Bal as an Independent Director for a five-year term from February 9, 2026, to February 9, 2031.
• Cost Auditor Remuneration: Approval of remuneration for M/s. Khushwinder Kumar and Co., Cost Accountants, amounting to ₹60,000 per annum plus taxes for FY27.

Borrowing Powers

A significant special resolution seeks approval for borrowing monies under Section 180 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Board is seeking consent to borrow up to ₹800 crore in aggregate. This limit includes existing borrowings apart from temporary loans obtained in the ordinary course of business.

Additionally, shareholders will be asked to approve the creation of charges or mortgages on company assets to secure these borrowings. The total value of such loans secured by charges shall not exceed ₹800 crore.

Voting Details

The AGM will be conducted via video conferencing or other audio-visual means. Remote e-voting will commence on September 22, 2026, at 9:00 am and conclude on September 24, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Members who have cast remote votes cannot vote again during the meeting.

Source: https://lodr-files.dhan.co/lodr-inputs/Company/INE412G01024/51d8a077-825d-4603-8a7f-bab7b8149429.pdf