Bhagiradha Chemicals files BRSR for FY 2025-26
Bhagiradha Chemicals & Industries Limited filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26, disclosing details on its environmental, social, and governance performance. The report highlights a workforce of 832, 76% sustainable sourcing, and a Zero Liquid Discharge system. The company maintained a clean regulatory record with no fines or penalties reported during the year.
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Bhagiradha Chemicals & Industries Limited has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 2025-26 to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The filing, made pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, details the company's adherence to responsible business conduct across its operations.
The report highlights that the company operates on a standalone basis with a primary focus on the manufacture of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and their intermediates. Bhagiradha Chemicals reported a total workforce of 832 individuals, comprising 224 employees and 608 workers, as of the end of the financial year. Women constituted 28.57% of the Board of Directors and 25% of Key Management Personnel.
Environmental and Operational Performance
The company disclosed that it has implemented a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system at its manufacturing facility to manage effluents. The ZLD infrastructure includes multiple effect evaporators, a biological treatment plant, and reverse osmosis systems. Total waste generated during FY 2025-26 was 2878.56 metric tonnes, of which 5286.54 metric tonnes were safely disposed of through incineration and landfilling. The company reported that 76% of inputs were sourced sustainably.
Energy consumption data indicated a total usage of 5,18,445 Giga Joules (GJ), with 19,111 GJ sourced from renewable energy. Water withdrawal totalled 98,520 kilolitres, entirely sourced from groundwater, with a water intensity of 189 per rupee of turnover. The company confirmed compliance with applicable environmental laws, including the Water Act and Air Act.
Social and Governance Disclosures
The BRSR confirms that Bhagiradha Chemicals maintained a clean regulatory record during FY 2025-26, with no fines, penalties, or compounding fees reported. The company stated that it did not receive any complaints regarding sexual harassment, child labour, forced labour, or discrimination. All permanent employees and workers were reported to be paid wages more than the minimum wage.
The company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives benefitted 10,541 individuals during the year, with projects focused on education, rural development, and healthcare. The report also noted that exports constituted approximately 2.50% of the company's total revenue.
Financial and Operational Metrics
| Metric | FY 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Financial Year | FY 2025-26 |
| Total Energy Consumed | 5,18,445 GJ |
| Renewable Energy Consumed | 19,111 GJ |
| Total Water Withdrawn | 98,520 KL |
| Total Waste Generated | 2878.56 MT |
| Hazardous Waste Disposed | 5286.54 MT |
| Total Employees | 224 |
| Total Workers | 608 |
| Women on Board | 28.57% |
| Exports as % of Turnover | 2.50% |
Historical Stock Returns for Bhagiradha Chemicals & Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.30% | -1.68% | +7.70% | +23.23% | -5.53% | -61.43% |
What are the company's strategic targets for increasing the proportion of renewable energy beyond the current 3.7%?
How does Bhagiradha Chemicals plan to diversify its revenue base to reduce reliance on the domestic market given the low export contribution of 2.5%?
What specific investments are being considered to further reduce water intensity given the exclusive reliance on groundwater?
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