Hawkins Cookers Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26 with the stock exchanges. The report, which forms part of the Annual Report, details the company's performance across environmental, social, and governance parameters for the period ending March 31, 2026. Hawkins Cookers reported a total turnover of ₹1,252.93 Crores and a net worth of ₹445.25 Crores for the fiscal year.

The company disclosed that it invested 100% of its research and development (R&D) expenditure into specific technologies aimed at improving environmental and social impacts. This included the development of a new high-efficiency gas stove with a thermal efficiency of 74% and advanced induction cooktops. Furthermore, 90% of the capital expenditure (capex) during the year was allocated to environmental and social improvements, such as installing automated polishing machines, replacing wooden pallets with recyclable plastic bins, and adopting laser cutting technologies to reduce power consumption.

Financial and Operational Metrics

Hawkins Cookers operates primarily in the manufacturing of fabricated metal products and pressure cookers, which accounted for 84% of its total turnover. The company serves 28 states and 8 union territories nationally, along with 33 international markets. Exports contributed 5.4% to the total turnover. The report also provided details on the company's workforce, comprising 511 employees and 1,956 workers as of the end of FY 2025-26.

Environmental Performance

The company demonstrated a strong focus on energy conservation and waste management. Total energy consumption stood at 56,329.2 Giga Joules (GJ), with energy intensity recorded at 44.95 GJ per ₹1 Crore of turnover. Hawkins Cookers generated 1,115.8 metric tonnes of total waste, of which 355.1 metric tonnes were sent to landfilling. The company has implemented Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) at its Thane plant and operates Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) and Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) at all manufacturing locations.

Greenhouse gas emissions data showed a reduction in intensity. Total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were 12,536.8 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent, with an emission intensity of 10.0 per ₹1 Crore turnover, down from 10.6 in the previous year. The company also reported Scope 3 emissions of 3,830.5 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

Social and Governance Disclosures

On the social front, the company reported no fatalities during the year. The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) for workers was recorded as 0.9 in the previous year, with no incidents reported in the current year. The company spent 0.42% of its total revenue on employee well-being measures. All permanent employees and workers were paid wages more than the statutory minimum.

Governance disclosures revealed that the company faced two monetary penalties during the year. A penalty of ₹6,73,580 was imposed by the Assistant Commissioner (GST), Uttar Pradesh, due to a mismatch between invoice amounts and e-way bills. Additionally, a penalty of ₹3,50,000 was levied by the Additional Commissioner of Customs, Maharashtra, for goods imported without a SIMS Certificate. The company has filed appeals against both orders.

Hawkins Cookers reported a 14.4% rise in net profit to ₹131.19 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, driven by higher revenue from operations. Revenue from operations increased 12.3% to ₹1,252.93 crore from ₹1,115.76 crore in the previous year. The company's board approved the audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, at a meeting held on May 28, 2026. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, net profit stood at ₹39.78 crore versus ₹34.36 crore in the same period last year, while revenue from operations was ₹365.43 crore compared to ₹306.66 crore year-on-year.

The board recommended a dividend of ₹140 per equity share of the face value of ₹10 each for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the 66th Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for July 29, 2026. If approved, the total dividend outgo will amount to ₹74.03 crore. The register of members and share transfer books will remain closed from July 23, 2026, to July 29, 2026, for the dividend payment and AGM.

Financial Performance

The company's total income for FY26 rose to ₹1,265.91 crore from ₹1,129.29 crore in the previous year. Total expenses increased to ₹1,089.29 crore from ₹974.41 crore. Earnings per share (EPS) for the year improved to ₹248.10 from ₹216.90 in the prior year. The statutory auditors, M/s. Kalyaniwalla & Mistry LLP, issued an audit report with an unmodified opinion on the financial results.

Key Financial Metrics (FY26)

Q4 Performance Highlights

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company delivered steady operational performance. The following table summarises key Q4 metrics on a year-on-year basis.

EBITDA for the quarter came in at ₹550M compared to ₹470M in the year-ago period, reflecting improved operational scale. The EBITDA margin, however, saw a marginal contraction to 15.20% from 15.40% year-on-year.

Board Appointments

The board resolved to recommend the re-appointment of Mr. Tej Paul Sharma and Mr. Neil Vasudeva as Wholetime Directors for a period of three years from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2029. Additionally, the board recommended the re-appointment of Mr. Murli Aildas Teckchandani as an Independent Director for a second term of five years from August 1, 2026. The appointment of Ms. Vini Mahajan as an Independent Director for five years from August 1, 2026, was also recommended for shareholder approval.