PDS Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the financial year 2025-26 pursuant to Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The report, which forms part of the company's Annual Report, details its performance on environmental, social, and governance parameters. The filing was submitted by Abhishekh Kanoi, Group General Counsel & Company Secretary.

Environmental Initiatives

The company reported several key environmental initiatives undertaken during the year. PDS Limited integrated Repreve recycled polyester, made from recycled ocean plastic bottles, into fabric blends at Krayons to promote waste diversion and ocean conservation. Additionally, a solar power plant with a capacity of one megawatt was launched at GoodEarth Apparels Ltd. in Bangladesh, which generated over 1 million kWh of renewable green energy. The company also initiated a mangrove restoration project in Sri Lanka in collaboration with the University of Kelaniya to support community and biodiversity.

Risk Management and Governance

PDS Limited stated that it has a business continuity and disaster management plan embedded within its IT and Risk Management Policies. The plan includes annual testing of business continuity protocols incorporating information security requirements. The company also implemented a dedicated disaster recovery system to identify, monitor, evaluate, and mitigate risks. To monitor and mitigate environmental impacts in the supply chain, the company adopted a structured tool to assess eight key environmental impact areas across manufacturing units and supply chain partners.

Value Chain Assessment

The report disclosed that 95% of value chain partners, assessed by the value of business done, were evaluated for environmental impacts. Neither the listed entity nor its top ten value chain partners generated or procured any green credits during the financial year. There were no adverse orders from regulatory authorities related to anti-competitive conduct by the entity.

Industry Engagement

PDS Limited is actively engaged in global sustainability platforms, including membership in Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition) and participation in the United Nations Global Compact. The company also acted as a Fashion Partner for Bharat Tex 2025, a global textile event supported by the Ministry of Textiles, where it showcased sustainable practices and innovation-led sourcing.

PDS Limited has fixed Friday, September 12, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for a final dividend of ₹1.60 per share, equivalent to 80%, for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The dividend is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The company's Board recommended the payout at its meeting held on May 15, 2026.

The 13th AGM will be held on Friday, September 19, 2026, at 2:30 PM IST via video conferencing (VC) or other audio-visual means (OAVM). The meeting will be conducted in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and relevant SEBI circulars. The notice for the AGM and the annual report for FY24 are available on the company’s website and the websites of the registrar and share transfer agent.

Shareholders can participate in e-voting for the AGM. The remote e-voting period begins on Tuesday, September 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM IST and concludes on Thursday, September 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. The cut-off date for determining eligibility for e-voting is Friday, September 12, 2026. Members may also vote during the meeting via video conferencing or other electronic means.

The company has requested shareholders to ensure their email IDs and bank details are updated to facilitate the electronic credit of dividends. Those holding physical shares must submit requests to the registrar, Link Intime India Private Limited, while those holding shares in electronic form must update details with their depository participants.

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