Eicher Motors Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, with BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The report forms part of the company's Integrated Annual Report for FY 2025-26 and has been prepared on a standalone basis. Independent reasonable assurance on BRSR Core parameters was conducted by DNV Business Assurance India Pvt. Ltd., covering the company's four manufacturing plants at Cheyyar, Oragadam, Vallam Vadagal, and Tiruvottiyur, along with the Global Headquarters in Chennai.
Company Overview and Operations
Eicher Motors is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of motorcycles, accessories, and associated products under its flagship brand, Royal Enfield. Motorcycles (NIC Code 3091) account for 85.5% of total turnover, with exports contributing 12.3% of total turnover. The company operates across Pan-India (28 States) and in 80+ countries internationally. Its global retail presence includes 356 exclusive stores and more than 869 multi-brand outlets (MBOs) outside India.
The company's paid-up capital stands at ₹ 27.43 Crores, with a turnover of ₹ 22,700 Crores and a net worth of ₹ 21,808 Crores as reported for CSR applicability purposes.
| Parameter: |
Details |
| Paid-up Capital: |
₹ 27.43 Crores |
| Turnover: |
₹ 22,700 Crores |
| Net Worth: |
₹ 21,808 Crores |
| Export Contribution: |
12.3% of total turnover |
| Motorcycle Turnover Share: |
85.5% |
| International Markets: |
80+ Countries |
| Exclusive Global Stores: |
356 |
| Multi-brand Outlets (MBOs): |
More than 869 |
Workforce and Inclusion
As at the end of FY 2025-26, the company employed a total of 3,506 employees (3,321 permanent and 185 other than permanent) and 19,949 workers (1,981 permanent and 17,968 other than permanent). Female representation stood at 10% of total employees and 22% of total workers. Women constituted 12.5% of the Board of Directors (1 out of 8) and 33.3% of Key Management Personnel (1 out of 3).
Gross wages paid to females as a percentage of total wages was 6.51% in FY 2025-26, compared to 6.46% in FY 2024-25. The return-to-work and retention rates for permanent employees and workers who took parental leave were 100% across both male and female categories.
| Workforce Category: |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Permanent Employees: |
3,321 |
2,999 (90%) |
322 (10%) |
| Other than Permanent Employees: |
185 |
147 (79%) |
38 (21%) |
| Total Employees: |
3,506 |
3,146 (90%) |
360 (10%) |
| Permanent Workers: |
1,981 |
1,906 (96%) |
75 (4%) |
| Other than Permanent Workers: |
17,968 |
13,578 (76%) |
4,390 (24%) |
| Total Workers: |
19,949 |
15,484 (78%) |
4,465 (22%) |
Environmental Performance
The company's verified environmental metrics for FY 2025-26 reflect significant progress across key sustainability parameters. Renewable sources accounted for 92% of electricity used in Royal Enfield operations during the financial year, and the company achieved a water positivity ratio of 3.2 (unaudited) across all facilities. All manufacturing units operate as Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facilities, with treated water reused for irrigation, heating, cooling, and other operational purposes.
The following table summarises the independently verified BRSR Core environmental data for FY 2025-26:
| Environmental Parameter: |
Verified Value FY 2025-26 |
Unit |
| Total Scope 1 Emissions: |
21,958.96 |
MT of CO2e |
| Total Scope 2 Emissions (Location Based): |
87,034.27 |
MT of CO2e |
| Total Scope 2 Emissions (Market Based): |
7,205.81 |
MT of CO2e |
| Scope 1 & 2 Intensity per Turnover (Market Based): |
1.28 |
MT of CO2e / Turnover in Crore INR |
| Scope 1 & 2 Intensity per PPP-adjusted Turnover (Market Based): |
2.61 |
MT of CO2e / Turnover adjusted for PPP in Million USD |
| Scope 1 & 2 Intensity per Vehicle Manufactured (Market Based): |
0.02 |
MT of CO2e / Number of Vehicle Manufactured |
| Total Energy Consumed: |
7,77,094.11 |
GJ |
| Energy from Renewable Sources: |
54.15% |
— |
| Energy Intensity per Turnover: |
34.23 |
GJ / Turnover in Crore INR |
| Energy Intensity per PPP-adjusted Turnover: |
69.63 |
GJ / Turnover adjusted for PPP in Million USD |
| Energy Intensity per Vehicle Manufactured: |
0.63 |
GJ / Number of Vehicle Manufactured |
| Total Water Consumption: |
3,19,573.27 |
kL |
| Water Consumption Intensity per Turnover: |
14.08 |
kL / Turnover in Crore INR |
| Water Consumption Intensity per PPP-adjusted Turnover: |
28.64 |
kL / Turnover adjusted for PPP in Million USD |
| Water Intensity per Vehicle Manufactured: |
0.26 |
kL / Number of Vehicle Manufactured |
Waste Management
Total waste generated across the company's facilities in FY 2025-26 was 8,797.19 MT. Of this, 7,040.93 MT was recovered through recycling. The company has achieved zero waste to landfill status and operates under an ISO 14001:2015 certified environmental management system.
| Waste Category: |
FY 2025-26 (MT) |
| Plastic Waste: |
917.14 |
| E-waste: |
9.73 |
| Bio-medical Waste: |
0.09 |
| Battery Waste: |
30.82 |
| Other Hazardous Waste: |
2,265.11 |
| Other Non-Hazardous Waste: |
5,574.31 |
| Total Waste: |
8,797.19 |
| Total Waste Recycled: |
7,040.93 |
| Waste Disposed via Other Options: |
1,723.14 |
| Waste Intensity per Turnover: |
0.39 MT / Turnover in Crore INR |
Energy Conservation Initiatives
The company undertook multiple energy efficiency projects during FY 2025-26, including:
- Energy savings of approximately 12.88 Lakhs kWh through paint shop improvements, jig and line optimisation, pneumatic-to-electrical movement conversion, VFD implementation, LED lighting replacement, and related process optimisation projects
- Approximately 3.30 Crores kWh of renewable energy generated through a 22 MWp offsite Group Captive Power project
- Approximately 36.87 Lakhs kWh generated or saved through rooftop solar installations, including 75 kWp at the Head Office and 3 MWp across Oragadam, Vallam Vadagal, and Cheyyar plants
- LPG savings of 2.71 MT during FY 2025-26 through various energy conservation projects
- An additional 10 MWp Group Captive Solar project is currently underway
Employee Safety and Well-being
The company recorded zero fatalities and zero high-consequence work-related injuries in FY 2025-26. Total recordable work-related injuries stood at 2, with a Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) of 0.05 per one million person-hours worked. Well-being expenditure as a percentage of total revenue was 0.11% in FY 2025-26, compared to 0.14% in FY 2024-25.
| Safety Metric: |
FY 2025-26 |
| Total Recordable Work-related Injuries: |
2 |
| Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR): |
0.05 per one million person-hours worked |
| Fatalities: |
0 |
| High Consequence Work-related Injuries (excl. fatalities): |
0 |
| Well-being Spend as % of Total Revenue: |
0.11% |
All four manufacturing facilities, the spare parts warehouse, and the corporate headquarters are covered under an ISO 45001-certified Occupational Health and Safety Management System. Health and safety practices and working conditions were assessed at 100% of plants and offices during the year.
Sustainable Sourcing and Supply Chain
Approximately 73.5% of total direct materials in FY 2025-26 were sourced from suppliers within a 500-km radius. Additionally, 92% of parts were supplied using returnable green packaging. The company's supplier ESG assessment revealed that 80.6% of suppliers by purchase value use renewable energy, 80.1% are certified to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standards, and 74.0% are certified to ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System standards.
Input material sourced directly from MSMEs/small producers accounted for 15.68% of total purchases, while 89.45% was sourced directly from within India. Accounts payable days stood at 64 in FY 2025-26, compared to 73 in FY 2024-25.
CSR and Community Engagement
The company's Social Mission, focused on the Indian Himalayan Region, has directly engaged with 78+ Himalayan communities across 13 aspirational districts, impacting approximately 1 Lakh people, with more than 85% from vulnerable and marginalised groups. The company also reached more than 23 Lakhs people as secondary beneficiaries through its Social Mission.
CSR spending in designated aspirational districts during FY 2025-26 is detailed below:
| State: |
Aspirational District |
Amount Spent |
| Assam: |
Barpeta |
₹ 4.0 Lakhs |
| Assam: |
Baksa |
₹ 5.1 Lakhs |
| Mizoram: |
Mamit |
₹ 4.0 Lakhs |
| Nagaland: |
Kiphire |
₹ 9.8 Lakhs |
| Arunachal Pradesh: |
Zemithang |
₹ 73.0 Lakhs |
| Himachal Pradesh: |
Chamba |
₹ 82.3 Lakhs |
The company's key CSR programmes and their primary beneficiaries include:
| CSR Project: |
No. of Persons Benefited |
% from Vulnerable/Marginalised Groups |
| Himalayan Hub: |
16,537 |
76% |
| Himalayan Knot: |
1,268 |
85% |
| The Great Himalayan Exploration: |
557 |
75% |
| Green Pit Stops: |
3,272 |
80% |
| Biodiversity Conservation: |
14,970 |
90% |
| Sports, Education & Health: |
10,327 |
85% |
| Education and Health: |
33,477 |
70% |
| Local Area Development: |
4,199 |
60% |
| Disaster Relief: |
9,445 |
100% |
| Journeying Across the Himalayas: |
1,389 |
60% |
Governance and Policy Framework
The Risk Management Committee of the Board holds the highest oversight responsibility for the company's Business Responsibility and Sustainability initiatives, supported by the ESG Council comprising the Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer, and CSR Head. All nine NGRBC principles are covered by Board-approved policies, which have been translated into procedures and extended to value chain partners.
The company holds the following internationally recognised management system certifications:
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management System
- ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management System
- ISO 50001:2018 – Energy Management System
The company reported no instances of data breaches, no product recalls on account of safety issues, no anti-competitive conduct, and no fines or penalties from regulatory or law enforcement agencies during FY 2025-26. Sales to dealers and distributors accounted for 99% of total sales, with 1,074 dealers/distributors, and the top 10 dealers/distributors accounting for 7.40% of total dealer sales.