Bharat Wire Ropes has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The disclosure outlines the company’s environmental, social, and governance performance, highlighting a clean safety record with zero lost-time injuries and fatalities across its operations.

The report confirms that the company operates two manufacturing plants in India, serving customers in more than 50 countries through a dealer network. Direct exports contributed 1.37% of total turnover during the period. The company maintains ISO certifications for quality, environment, and occupational health and safety management systems.

Workforce and Safety Metrics

The company employed 348 permanent employees and 1,280 workers as of March 31, 2026. Women constituted 10% of permanent employees but only 1% of the total worker base. The organization reported no complaints related to sexual harassment, discrimination, or child labor.

Safety performance remained robust with zero recordable work-related injuries or fatalities for both employees and workers. The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) stood at nil. The company conducted health and safety training for 87.65% of workers and 79.89% of employees.

Environmental Performance

Total energy consumption rose to 1,16,982.27 GJ in FY26, up from 1,07,350.91 GJ in the previous year. Renewable energy sources accounted for 21,384.38 GJ, while non-renewable sources contributed 95,559.89 GJ. Water withdrawal increased to 93,420 kilolitres, entirely sourced from third parties.

The company implemented a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system, treating 30,061 kilolitres of wastewater for reuse. Air emissions showed mixed trends: particulate matter decreased significantly to 87.65 Mg/M3 from 179.91 Mg/M3, while sulfur oxides (SOx) rose to 36.48 Mg/M3 from 19.06 Mg/M3.

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between rising total energy consumption and stable energy intensity per rupee of turnover (0.000019) suggests that revenue growth kept pace with increased operational scale. Additionally, the sharp reduction in particulate matter emissions contrasts with the increase in SOx levels, indicating targeted improvements in specific emission controls rather than uniform reduction across all pollutants.

Governance and Compliance

The company reported no fines, penalties, or regulatory actions during FY26. It maintains memberships with national trade bodies including the All India Association of Industries and the Steel Wire Manufacturers Associations of India. No related-party transactions were recorded for purchases, sales, or loans.

Bharat Wire Ropes has scheduled its 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for September 25, 2026. The meeting will be held through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM), allowing shareholders to participate remotely.

The company notified the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited on August 28, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The notice was also published in Business Standard and Tarun Bharat newspapers on the same date.

E-Voting Timeline and Record Date

In a separate communication dated September 1, 2026, the company intimated the cut-off date for determining member eligibility for remote e-voting. Pursuant to Regulation 42 of the SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015, the record date is fixed as Friday, September 18, 2026.

The remote e-voting period will commence on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 9:00 am and conclude on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Shareholders holding shares on the record date will be eligible to cast their votes during this window.

Meeting Details

The AGM is set to commence at 12:30 pm on Friday, September 25, 2026. In compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars, the meeting will transact business as outlined in the official notice. Members attending via VC/OAVM will be counted towards the quorum under Section 103 of the Act.

Key Agenda Items

The AGM notice includes several ordinary and special business resolutions:

• Reappointment of Director: Shareholders will consider the reappointment of Ms. Ruhi Mittal (DIN: 07159227), Non-Executive Director, who retires by rotation under Section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
• Statutory Auditor Appointment: Approval for the appointment of M/s. Borkar & Muzumdar, Chartered Accountants, as Statutory Auditors for a term of five years, from the conclusion of the 40th AGM until the conclusion of the 45th AGM. Their remuneration is fixed at ₹20,00,000 plus Goods & Service Tax and out-of-pocket expenses.
• Cost Auditor Remuneration: Ratification of remuneration payable to Mr. Dilip M. Bathija, Cost Accountant, for FY27, amounting to ₹1,25,000 per annum.
• Whole-Time Director Remuneration: Approval for the remuneration payable to Mr. Sushil Sharda (DIN: 03117481), Whole-Time Director, effective April 1, 2026. His annual remuneration is set at ₹89,04,000.
• Reappointment of WTD: Consideration and approval for the reappointment of Mr. Sushil Sharda as Whole-Time Director for a period of five years, from May 19, 2027, to May 18, 2032.

Voting Instructions

The Annual Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, along with the AGM notice, will be sent electronically to members with registered email addresses. These documents are also available on the company’s website, as well as the BSE and NSE portals.

Shareholders can cast their votes through remote e-voting and during the AGM using the platform provided by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent KFin Technologies Limited. Detailed instructions for joining the meeting and casting votes are included in the AGM notice.

Members holding shares in demat form must register their email addresses with their respective Depository Participants. Those holding physical shares should provide their details to KFin Technologies Limited. Queries regarding the e-voting process can be directed to the Company Secretary or the RTA.