DEN Networks files FY26 sustainability report with exchanges
DEN Networks Limited filed its FY26 BRSR, reporting ₹1,000.92 crore turnover and 3,003.73 tco2e GHG emissions. The standalone report highlights 876 employees, 25% female board representation, and full recycling of 38.49 metric tonnes of waste. CSR spending focused on livelihoods and healthcare in aspirational districts.

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den networks Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26 with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited on August 11, 2026. The report, prepared on a standalone basis, provides a comprehensive overview of the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, disclosing a turnover of ₹1,000.92 crore and a net worth of ₹3,853.27 crore for the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
The filing confirms that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is applicable under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. Hema Kumari, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, signed the disclosure, which outlines the company’s adherence to the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC). The report details operational metrics across 128 offices in 13 states, serving customers primarily through a Business-to-Business model with Local Cable Operators (LCOs).
Workforce and Governance
DEN Networks reported a total workforce of 876 individuals as of March 31, 2026, comprising 846 males and 30 females. The composition includes 373 permanent employees and 503 other-than-permanent employees. Women’s representation stands at 25% on the Board of Directors and 33.33% among Key Management Personnel. The company recorded a turnover rate of 17.20% for permanent employees in FY26, down from 15.02% in FY25.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Employees | 373 | 359 | 14 |
| Other than Permanent | 503 | 487 | 16 |
| Total Workforce | 876 | 846 | 30 |
The Board of Directors serves as the apex authority for business responsibility policies, with the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee overseeing specific initiatives. The committee includes Chairman Rajendra Dwarkadas Hingwala and members Sameer Manchanda and Naina Krishna Murthy.
Environmental Performance
The company reported total energy consumption of 15,392.30 GJ from non-renewable sources in FY26, resulting in an energy intensity of 1.54 GJ per million INR of turnover. Greenhouse gas emissions totaled 3,003.73 tco2e, comprising 18.28 tco2e from Scope 1 and 2,985.45 tco2e from Scope 2. Water withdrawal was entirely from third-party sources, totaling 12,402.00 kilolitres.
Waste management efforts focused on e-waste and battery disposal through authorized recyclers. Total waste generated was 38.49 metric tonnes, all of which was recycled. The company also refurbished and reused 29.96% of Set Top Boxes (STBs), supporting circular economy practices.
Stakeholder Engagement and CSR
DEN Networks received 10,477 customer complaints in FY26, primarily related to signal and hardware issues, with zero pending at year-end. One sexual harassment complaint was filed under the POSH Act but was not upheld. The company spent ₹10,76,127 on CSR projects in Madhya Pradesh’s Barwani district, benefiting 16,902 persons through sustainable livelihood programs and 4,299 through preventive healthcare initiatives.
Historical Stock Returns for Den Networks
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.18% | -1.84% | -6.78% | -8.41% | -23.46% | -45.47% |
How does DEN Networks plan to address the significant gender disparity in its permanent workforce, where women comprise only 3.7% of permanent staff despite higher representation in leadership?
What specific strategies is the company implementing to reduce its heavy reliance on non-renewable energy sources, given that Scope 2 emissions account for over 99% of its total carbon footprint?
Given the 17.20% turnover rate for permanent employees, what retention initiatives are being considered to stabilize the core workforce and mitigate recruitment costs?


































