Rupa & Company released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY26 on August 25, 2026. The filing details the hosiery manufacturer’s environmental footprint, energy usage, and waste management protocols across its operations.

The report covers standalone operations, with manufacturing contributing 97.53% of total turnover. The company operates four plants and seven offices across India, serving markets in 25 states, five union territories, and 15 countries. Exports accounted for 2.93% of total turnover during the period.

Energy and Emissions

Total energy consumption fell to 281,730.79 GJ in FY26 from 303,973.28 GJ in the prior year. Renewable energy sources contributed 5,800.33 GJ, driven by a 1.8 MWp solar power plant at the Domjur facility. Non-renewable consumption dropped to 275,930.46 GJ from 303,973.28 GJ.

Greenhouse gas emissions showed a mixed trend. Scope 1 emissions rose to 28,405.55 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent from 20,806.28 metric tonnes. Conversely, Scope 2 emissions declined to 7,525.23 metric tonnes from 9,315.78 metric tonnes. Air emissions at the Domjur plant also decreased, with NOx falling to 55 mg/NM3, SOx to 127 mg/NM3, and particulate matter to 67 mg/NM3.

Water and Waste Management

Groundwater withdrawal dropped significantly to 54,820 kilolitres from 92,280 kilolitres. Total water consumption stood at 41,515 kilolitres, down from 53,772 kilolitres. All discharged water (17,120 kilolitres) was treated before release into groundwater.

Total waste generated fell by nearly half to 141.587 metric tonnes from 260.42 metric tonnes. The company recycled 139.95 metric tonnes of waste. Plastic waste remained stable at 18.21 metric tonnes, while other non-hazardous waste dropped sharply to 117.20 metric tonnes from 238.42 metric tonnes.

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between rising Scope 1 emissions and falling Scope 2 emissions suggests a shift in the company's energy mix. While purchased electricity (Scope 2) decreased, likely due to efficiency gains or reduced grid reliance, direct operational emissions (Scope 1) increased. This indicates that while the company is reducing its electrical footprint via renewables, fuel-based processes in manufacturing may require further optimization to curb overall carbon output.

Governance and Stakeholders

The company reported 120 customer complaints in FY26, up from 68 in the prior year, primarily related to product quality and online payments. No complaints were received regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, or child labour. The workforce comprised 842 permanent employees and 1,857 workers. Permanent employee turnover was 35% in FY26, compared to 50% in FY25.

Rupa & Company has scheduled its 41st Annual General Meeting for September 18, 2026. The meeting will convene at 11:30 am via Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM).

The company issued the notice on August 25, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 30 and 34(1)(a) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The agenda includes the approval of the Annual Report for FY26 and the Board’s dividend recommendation.

Accessing Annual Report and AGM Notice

In compliance with Regulation 36(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations, the company has provided a web link for shareholders to access the complete Annual Report for FY26, including the AGM Notice. This disclosure is specifically for shareholders whose email addresses are not registered with the company or their Depository Participants.

Shareholders can access the documents via the following path: www.rupa.co.in -> Investor Relations -> Financial Information -> Annual Report. The direct web link is available on the company’s website. The Notice and Annual Report are also available on the stock exchange websites (NSE and BSE) and the NSDL e-voting platform.

Voting Details

Shareholders registered as of September 11, 2026, are eligible to vote. NSDL will facilitate remote e-voting from September 15, 2026, at 9:00 am until September 17, 2026, at 5:00 pm.

The dividend, if approved, will be payable to members holding shares on the record date of September 11, 2026. Detailed instructions for attending the AGM via VC/OAVM and remote e-voting are provided in the AGM Notice accessible at www.rupa.co.in -> Investor Relations -> Stakeholder's Information -> General Meeting.

Shareholder Communications and KYC

As per the Income Tax Act, 2025, dividend income is taxable in the hands of shareholders, and the company is required to deduct tax at source (TDS) at prescribed rates. Members are requested to review the TDS communication available on the company’s website.

Members holding shares in physical form are requested to register or update their email addresses by submitting Form ISR-1 to the Registrar and Transfer Agent, Maheshwari Datamatics Private Limited. They are also urged to update PAN, KYC, and Nomination details. Members holding shares in dematerialized form should update these details with their respective Depository Participants.

Special Window for Physical Securities

Pursuant to a SEBI Circular dated January 30, 2026, a Special Window for Transfer and Dematerialisation of Physical Securities remains open from February 5, 2026, to February 4, 2027. This facility is for physical securities sold or purchased prior to April 1, 2019. Transferred securities will be credited only in demat mode and will be under lock-in for one year from the date of registration.