HeidelbergCement India Limited filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY26 with stock exchanges on September 2, 2026. The disclosure covers the company’s standalone operations across environmental, social, and governance parameters for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.

The report highlights key operational and financial metrics alongside sustainability initiatives. HeidelbergCement India reported a turnover of ₹23,295.9 million and a net worth of ₹13,718.51 million for the period. The company operates one integrated cement unit and two grinding units, serving customers across six states in India.

Operational and Financial Overview

The company’s business activities are concentrated entirely on the manufacturing and selling of cement, which accounted for 100% of its turnover. HeidelbergCement India maintains a paid-up capital of ₹2,266.2 million. Its customer base is split between trade segments, including dealers and retailers, and non-trade institutional customers such as real estate developers and infrastructure companies.

Environmental Performance

HeidelbergCement India focused on emissions management and energy efficiency during FY26. The company reduced its CO2 emission intensity to 496 kg per tonne of cement produced, down from 530 kg in FY25. This improvement was driven by an increase in green power share from 36% to 43% and investments in alternative fuels.

Total energy consumption rose to 1,08,15,952 units from 95,82,640 units in the previous year. Renewable energy consumption increased significantly to 15,33,743 units from 10,98,704 units. The company also achieved zero liquid discharge through a sewage treatment plant with a capacity of 1,115 kilolitres per day.

Social and Governance Metrics

The workforce comprised 741 permanent employees and 224 permanent workers as of March 31, 2026. Female representation among employees stood at 3.10%, while workers remained predominantly male at 99.55%. The company reported a permanent employee turnover rate of 14.62%, down from 21.76% in FY25.

Safety metrics showed strong performance, with zero lost-time injuries for employees. Workers recorded a Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) of 0.17 per million person-hours worked, compared to 0.18 in FY25. No fatalities or high-consequence injuries were reported for either group.

What the Numbers Show

A notable shift in the company's energy mix is visible in the FY26 data. While total energy consumption increased by approximately 12.9%, renewable energy consumption grew by nearly 40%. This divergence suggests a strategic acceleration in adopting green power sources, aligning with the reported rise in green power share from 36% to 43%. This transition supports the reduction in carbon intensity despite higher overall energy usage.

HeidelbergCement India Limited has scheduled its 67th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for September 24, 2026. The meeting will be conducted through Video Conferencing or Other Audio-Visual Means in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars.

The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹7 per equity share of ₹10 face value for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This payout represents a 70% dividend yield on the face value. The company will withdraw ₹246.6 million from accumulated profits to fund this distribution.

Key Dates and Logistics

Shareholders must hold shares as of the record date to be eligible for the dividend. The cut-off date for determining membership eligibility to attend the AGM is set for September 17, 2026.

The e-voting facility is provided by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). Members holding shares as of the cut-off date can cast their votes remotely during the specified window. Votes cast via remote e-voting take precedence over any votes attempted during the live meeting.

Board Resolutions

The AGM agenda includes ordinary business items such as the adoption of audited financial statements for FY26 and the declaration of the recommended dividend. Additionally, shareholders will vote on the re-appointment of Mr. Vimal Kumar Choudhary as a Director liable to retire by rotation.

Under special business, the meeting will consider the re-appointment of Ms. Jyoti Narang as an Independent Director for a second term of five years, commencing August 18, 2026. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has recommended her re-appointment based on her independence and expertise.

Furthermore, shareholders are asked to ratify the remuneration of M/s. R.J. Goel & Co., Cost Accountants, for conducting the cost audit for FY27. The approved fee is ₹3 lakh plus applicable taxes and out-of-pocket expenses.

What the Numbers Show

The proposed dividend payout of ₹246.6 million reflects the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders while maintaining accumulated reserves. The fixed record date of September 11, 2026, ensures that only investors holding shares before this date receive the payout, creating a clear timeline for potential short-term trading activity around the ex-dividend date.