Hindware Home Innovation Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited. The filing, submitted pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, highlights substantial improvements in environmental efficiency, including a 31% decline in total energy consumption and enhanced waste management practices. The report underscores the company’s commitment to sustainable operations amid a turnover of ₹30,298.87 lakhs.

The submission was signed by Payal M Puri, Company Secretary and Sr. V.P. Group General Counsel, on July 25, 2026. The Board of Directors retains oversight of business responsibility policies, supported by the Risk Management Committee which monitors sustainability-related risks. The report covers standalone operations, noting that the retail business segment was discontinued during the reported year. No external assurance provider was engaged for this report.

Environmental Performance Metrics

The most material development in the report is the sharp reduction in energy usage. Total energy consumed from non-renewable sources fell to 481.68 GJ in FY26 from 698.53 GJ in FY25. Consequently, energy intensity per rupee of turnover improved to 1.59 GJ/₹ Crore, down from 2.02 GJ/₹ Crore in the prior year. Greenhouse gas emissions also saw a marked decline, with Scope 2 emissions dropping to 51.68 tCO₂e from 139.32 tCO₂e.

Waste management efficiency improved significantly, with the company recycling all 128.33 metric tonnes of waste generated, compared to zero recycling in the previous year when 54.133 metric tonnes were disposed of via other methods. Water withdrawal was nil in FY26, as opposed to 88 kilolitres from third-party sources in FY25, following operational changes in premises.

Employee Well-being and Governance

Hindware Home Innovation employed 471 individuals at year-end, comprising 260 permanent and 211 non-permanent employees. Women constituted 6.58% of the total workforce. The company reported a permanent employee turnover rate of 21% for FY26, a significant decrease from 85% in FY25. All employees received health and accident insurance coverage, and 100% underwent training on health and safety measures.

Governance structures remain robust, with no fines, penalties, or disciplinary actions reported against directors, key managerial personnel, or employees for corruption or bribery. The company maintains an anti-corruption policy encompassed within its Vigil Mechanism/Whistle-blower Policy. Customer complaints rose to 12,634 in FY26 from 8,253 in FY25, with only 10 pending resolution at year-end, indicating efficient grievance redressal mechanisms.

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between rising waste generation and perfect recycling rates suggests a strategic shift in waste handling protocols rather than increased operational inefficiency. While total waste generated more than doubled to 128.33 metric tonnes, the complete recycling rate indicates successful implementation of new recovery systems. Simultaneously, the drastic drop in energy consumption despite stable revenue points to effective operational efficiencies, likely driven by the transition to LED lighting and renewable energy sources cited in the report.

Hindware Home Innovation Limited will convene its 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 18, 2026, at 12:00 Noon IST through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). The meeting will be held in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder, read with General Circular No. 03/2025 dated September 22, 2025, issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Shareholders can attend and participate in the AGM solely through the VC/OAVM facility provided by CDSL, and their participation will be counted towards quorum requirements under Section 103 of the Companies Act, 2013.

The Notice of the 9th AGM and the Annual Report for the Financial Year 2025-26 will be sent electronically to members whose email addresses are registered with the company, its Registrar & Share Transfer Agent (RTA), or Depository Participants. No physical copies of the Notice or Annual Report will be dispatched to any member, as per the Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Members who have not registered their email addresses and mobile numbers are requested to do so to receive e-communication.

Members holding shares in physical form must update their email address by writing to the company's RTA, Maheshwari Datamatics Private Limited, at contact@mdpcorporate.com . Those who update their email details after the dispatch of the Notice may request a soft copy of the Notice, along with the procedure for remote e-voting and login credentials. The facility to cast votes on all resolutions will be available through remote e-voting provided by CDSL before the AGM and e-voting during the meeting.

The electronic copy of the 9th Annual Report, along with the Notice of the AGM, Financial Statements, and other statutory reports, will be accessible on the company's website at www.hindwarehomes.com . Additionally, these documents will be available on the websites of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and BSE Limited, where the company's securities are listed.

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