Tasty Bite Eatables Limited filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26 with BSE and NSE on July 22, 2026. The filing, submitted pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, outlines the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The report forms part of the Integrated Annual Report for FY 2025-26.

Environmental Performance

The company reported significant progress in its water and energy management initiatives during the year. Tasty Bite Eatables recycled more than 108 million liters of water in FY 2025-26, achieving a milestone in its sustainability goals to reduce dependency on fresh water. The total water withdrawal stood at 2,19,150 kiloliters, with groundwater being the primary source. The company operates under a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) framework, treating wastewater for reuse in agricultural purposes.

In terms of energy, the company continued to generate 100% of its steam requirements using biomass fuel, replacing conventional fossil fuels. A 1.5 MW solar power system generated 1,533,124 kWh of electricity during the year, accounting for approximately 18% of total energy consumption. Total energy consumed was 1,44,446 Giga Joules, with 1,08,035 Giga Joules sourced from renewable energy. The company also reported total Scope 1 emissions of 10,300.00 MT of CO2 equivalent and Scope 2 emissions of 6,430.00 MT of CO2 equivalent.

Operational and Financial Metrics

The company’s manufacturing operations are concentrated nationally with one plant and one office. It serves 18 states across India and 22 countries internationally, with exports contributing 68.80% to the total turnover. The product portfolio is divided into Ready-to-eat items, which contributed 64.10% to turnover, and Formed Frozen products, which contributed 35.90%.

The table below summarizes key operational and financial data disclosed in the report:

Governance and Compliance

The report identifies Mr. Dilen Gandhi, Managing Director, as the highest authority responsible for implementing and overseeing the Business Responsibility policy. The company’s Board reviews performance against policies regularly, while statutory compliance certifications are provided quarterly by the CFO and Managing Director.

During the year, the company faced a regulatory penalty of ₹10,000 each from NSE and BSE. The fine was levied for delaying the prior intimation of the Board Meeting held on August 06, 2025, for the approval of financial results. The delay was attributed to technical issues in XBRL filing validation. No appeals were preferred against this monetary action.

Social and Employee Welfare

Tasty Bite Eatables employed a total workforce of 1,354 individuals, comprising 166 permanent employees and 1,188 workers. Women accounted for 16% of permanent employees and 53% of the total workforce. The company reported that 100% of permanent employees and workers were covered by health and accident insurance. Spending on well-being measures was 0.15% of total revenue.

The company maintained a clean record regarding workplace grievances and human rights issues. There were zero complaints reported under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013, and no instances of discrimination, child labour, or forced labour. Safety performance improved with zero lost time injuries and zero fatalities reported in FY 2025-26, compared to three recordable injuries in the previous year.

Tasty Bite Eatables Limited has scheduled its 42nd Annual General Meeting for August 13, 2026, through video conferencing. The board has declared a dividend of ₹10 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26 and sought shareholder approval for material related party transactions with Preferred Brands International Inc., Mars Food UK Limited, and Mars Food US LLC for FY 2027-28.

The meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. IST. Shareholders will vote on the adoption of audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, the re-appointment of Mr. Matthew James Page as a director liable to retire by rotation, and the reclassification of Mr. Shashank Shekhar as a director liable to retire by rotation. The board also proposed an amendment to Article 121 of the Articles of Association regarding the retirement of managing and whole-time directors.

The company has fixed Thursday, August 06, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the dividend. The payment is scheduled on or before September 11, 2026. Remote e-voting commences on August 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. IST and concludes on August 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. IST.

Key Meeting Details

Shareholder approval is sought for related party transactions worth ₹1000 million with Preferred Brands International Inc., ₹2500 million with Mars Food UK Limited, and ₹5000 million with Mars Food US LLC for the financial year 2027-28. These transactions involve the sale of goods and services and related expenses. Vimal Tank, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, signed the regulatory filing.