Everest Industries Limited has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, to the stock exchanges. The filing, made pursuant to Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, details the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The report highlights the company's commitment to sustainable operations, including the implementation of a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) mechanism across its manufacturing units and the achievement of ISO 45001 certification for all plant locations ahead of its 2027 target.

Environmental Performance

The company reported a total energy consumption of 322,717.60 Giga Joules (GJ) in FY26, with renewable sources contributing 171,565.23 GJ. Energy intensity per rupee of turnover stood at 2.38 x 10-5. Everest Industries achieved a total water withdrawal of 556,044 kilolitres, maintaining a Zero Liquid Discharge status across its plants, which treated and recycled 17,170 KL of water for domestic and garden use. The company generated 5,249.25 metric tonnes of waste, of which 4,734 metric tonnes were recovered through recycling or re-use operations.

Social and Governance Metrics

As of March 31, 2026, the company employed a total workforce of 3,818 individuals, comprising 924 employees and 2,894 workers. Women accounted for 7.14% of the total employee strength and 1.31% of the total workforce. The board of directors included two female members, representing 29% of the board. The report disclosed one fatality involving a contractual workmen at an ESBS site project during the year.

Material Sustainability Issues

The BRSR identified material issues including energy and emissions, water management, and product stewardship. To mitigate risks, the company is assessing the viability of rooftop solar installations and has constructed rainwater harvesting ponds at specific facilities. Everest Industries has also formalized a Supplier Code of Conduct and is building an ESG assessment framework for its supply chain.

Financial and Operational Overview

For the financial year 2025-26, the company reported a turnover of ₹1,354.24 crore and a net worth of ₹523.01 crore. The paid-up capital was recorded at ₹15,85,57,540. The report confirmed that the company is compliant with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, including the Water Act and Air Act.

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Everest Industries Limited has fixed Monday, July 27, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder entitlement for a final dividend of Re. 1 per equity share. The dividend, recommended by the Board of Directors on May 26, 2026, is subject to shareholder approval at the 93rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Monday, August 3, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. IST via Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM).

The Annual Report for FY 2025-26 was dispatched electronically on July 11, 2026, to members with registered email addresses. A web-link providing access to the report was sent to shareholders whose email details were not registered with the company, its Registrar & Share Transfer Agent, or depositories as on July 3, 2026. This action was taken in compliance with Regulation 36(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Key AGM and Voting Details

The company has established Monday, July 27, 2026, as the cut-off date to determine eligibility for remote e-voting and voting during the AGM. Shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members or Register of Beneficial Owners as on this date are entitled to vote. The remote e-voting period commences on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. IST and concludes on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. IST.

Shareholders who have cast their votes via remote e-voting may attend the AGM but are not entitled to vote again during the meeting. Those holding shares in physical form must register or update their email ID and KYC details with MCS Share Transfer Agent Limited, while demat shareholders must update details with their respective Depository Participants.