Premier Explosives files FY26 sustainability report with stock exchanges
- Premier Explosives filed its FY26 BRSR, disclosing turnover splits and safety data
- Defence and space segments contributed 81.22% of total turnover
- Safety incidents included five fatalities and a rise in LTIFR rates
- Waste generation surged to 163.758 metric tonnes, up from 24.948 tonnes in FY25
- Company paid ₹6.75 lakh environmental compensation to resolve regulatory closure order
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Premier Explosives submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY26 to the BSE and NSE on September 3, 2026. The filing discloses operational, environmental, and social performance metrics for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
The company operates six plants across India, serving defence, space, and mining sectors. Defence and space products contributed 81.22% of total turnover, while bulk explosives accounted for 18.78%. Exports represented 13.31% of revenue.
Workforce and Safety
As of March 31, 2026, the entity employed 234 permanent employees and engaged 610 permanent workers. Women constituted 7.69% of permanent employees and 9.18% of permanent workers. The board included three female directors, representing 30% of the total.
Safety incidents recorded during FY26 include one fatality among employees and four among workers. The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) was 1.73 per million person-hours for employees and 3.27 for workers, compared to zero for employees and 0.34 for workers in FY25.
Environmental Metrics
Total energy consumption rose to 6,168.67 GJ in FY26 from 5,991.58 GJ in FY25. Renewable energy sources provided 741.71 GJ, while non-renewable sources accounted for 5,426.96 GJ. Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions totaled 1,032.57 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
Water withdrawal increased to 26,524.48 kilolitres, primarily from groundwater. The company discharged 404.24 kilolitres of treated effluent to third-party treatment plants. Total waste generated reached 163.758 metric tonnes, a significant increase from 24.948 metric tonnes in the prior year.
Regulatory Compliance
The company paid an environmental compensation of ₹6.75 lakh to the Telangana State Pollution Control Board. This payment was a condition for revoking a closure order on its Katepally unit following an accident in April 2025. No appeals were preferred against this penalty.
What the Numbers Show
Waste generation intensity increased sharply in FY26. Total waste rose to 163.758 metric tonnes from 24.948 metric tonnes in FY25, driven largely by 138.940 metric tonnes of construction and demolition waste. This contrasts with FY25, where hazardous waste comprised the entirety of reported waste generation.
Historical Stock Returns for Premier Explosives
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.37% | -0.72% | +0.33% | +29.25% | +30.72% | +1,274.77% |
How will Premier Explosives mitigate the sharp rise in construction and demolition waste to align with future ESG compliance standards?
What specific safety protocols will be implemented to address the increase in Lost Time Injury Frequency Rates and prevent further fatalities?
Will the company pursue additional renewable energy investments to reduce its reliance on non-renewable sources and lower Scope 1 and 2 emissions?
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