Transformers & Rectifiers files FY26 BRSR with Bureau Veritas assurance

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Key Highlights
  • Transformers & Rectifiers filed its FY26 BRSR with reasonable assurance from Bureau Veritas
  • Renewable energy generation rose to 4023.04 GJ, avoiding 793 tCO2e emissions
  • Water withdrawal increased to 21112 kL, with 8199 kL of wastewater recycled
  • Worker turnover fell to 2.45% from 4.36%, while employee turnover stood at 25.15%
  • CSR spending totaled ₹2.26 crore, focused on education and skill development
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Transformers & Rectifiers (India) Limited has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The filing, dated August 29, 2026, discloses key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics for the standalone entity.

The company engaged Bureau Veritas (India) Private Limited to provide reasonable assurance on selected non-financial disclosures. The report highlights a 60% reduction target in greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity by March 2030 and a 100% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by the same date.

Environmental Performance

The company generated 4023.04 GJ of energy from renewable sources in FY26, up from 3444.54 GJ in FY25. Total energy consumption stood at 70785.52 GJ. A 1 MW rooftop solar system at the Moraiya plant, operational since June 2024, contributed to avoiding an estimated 793 tCO2e emissions.

Water withdrawal increased to 21112 kilolitres (kL) from 14541 kL in the prior year, primarily driven by groundwater and third-party sources. The company treated 8199 kL of wastewater through Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), reusing it for landscaping to support circular water management.

Metric FY26 FY25
Renewable Energy (GJ) 4023.04 3444.54
Total Energy (GJ) 70785.52 59931.42
Water Withdrawal (kL) 21112 14541
Waste Recycled (tonnes) 2970.48 1973.16

Social and Governance Metrics

Total workforce comprised 498 employees and 1653 workers as of March 31, 2026. Female representation on the Board of Directors was 33.33%, with two women among six directors. The company reported zero fatalities among employees but recorded one fatality among workers during the year.

Turnover rates for permanent employees were 25.15%, while permanent worker turnover declined to 2.45% from 4.36% in FY25. The company spent ₹2,26,34,709 on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, focusing on education and skill development.

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between renewable energy growth and total energy consumption indicates that while clean energy adoption is accelerating, it currently offsets only a small fraction of overall usage. Renewable sources accounted for approximately 5.7% of total energy consumed in FY26, suggesting significant headroom for decarbonization relative to the stated 2030 targets.

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Transformers & Rectifiers seeks shareholder nod for QIP proceeds reallocation

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Key Highlights
  • Transformers & Rectifiers seeks shareholder approval for reallocating ₹5,000 million QIP proceeds
  • Utilization timeline for unutilized funds revised to March 31, 2027
  • Capex limit increased to ₹1,616.32 million for backward integration projects
  • Monitoring agency reported ₹180.89 million deviation towards General Corporate Purposes
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Transformers & Rectifiers (India) Limited has initiated a postal ballot process to seek shareholder approval for varying the utilization of its Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) proceeds and revising the utilization timeline. The company raised ₹5,000 million through the QIP in June 2024. As of June 30, 2026, it had utilized ₹3,547.49 million, leaving ₹1,452.51 million unutilized.

The board approved the proposal on August 27, 2026. The postal ballot notice was issued on August 29, 2026, pursuant to Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rule 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. The move follows a report by Monitoring Agency India Ratings and Research Private Limited, which noted deviations in utilization, including ₹180.89 million towards General Corporate Purposes (GCP).

Postal Ballot Calendar

Mr. Tapan Shah, Practicing Company Secretary, has been appointed as the scrutinizer for the process. The relevant date for considering shareholders is August 21, 2026. Voting will be conducted via remote e-voting through Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL).

Event Date
Scrutinizer consent 25/08/2026
Board resolution approving ballot 27/08/2026
Appointment of Scrutinizer 27/08/2026
Relevant date for shareholders 21/08/2026
Intimation to stock exchanges 29/08/2026
Dispatch of postal ballot notice 29/08/2026
Newspaper advertisement 30/08/2026
Commencement of e-voting 30/08/2026
Conclusion of e-voting 28/09/2026
Submission of result by scrutinizer 30/09/2026
Result declaration by company 30/09/2026

Revised Capital Allocation

The board approved varying the utilization of unutilized QIP proceeds from the June 13, 2024 placement. This reallocation requires member approval via special resolution. The proposed changes aim to align object-wise utilization with underlying business requirements, actual deployment, and monitoring agency observations. The aggregate QIP proceeds remain unchanged at ₹5,000 million. The utilization timeline for unutilized proceeds is revised to March 31, 2027.

Particulars Allocation per Placement Document (₹ mn) Utilised up to 30.06.2026 (₹ mn) Unutilised as on 30.06.2026 (₹ mn) Proposed New Limit (₹ mn)
Capital expenditure requirements 1,450.00 Nil 1,450.00 1,616.32
Working capital requirements 1,250.00 1,244.11 5.89 1,250.00
Repayment of borrowings 613.80 602.61 11.19 613.80
Inorganic growth and general corporate purposes 1,574.35 1,558.99 15.36 1,378.10
QIP related issue expenses 111.85 141.78 (29.93) 141.78
Total 5,000.00 3,547.49 1,452.51 5,000.00

The proposed capex limit increase to ₹1,616.32 million is intended for backward integration projects (CTC, Pressboard, Bushing) and other capex projects for growth and business expansion. The limits for working capital and repayment of borrowings remain unchanged. The limit for inorganic growth and general corporate purposes is revised down to ₹1,378.10 million, while QIP related issue expenses are revised to ₹141.78 million.

Strategic Expansion Details

The proposed UK subsidiary, Maxwell Grid Transformers (UK) Private Limited, will hold a 51% stake for the parent company. The entity will manufacture, repair, and distribute transformers in the United Kingdom. The investment amount is GBP 10 million.

The subsidiary’s primary activities include:

  • Manufacturing and repairing transformers
  • Selling and distributing Transformers & Rectifiers products
  • Trading transformer components

The investment will be deployed through equity share capital subscription, debt instruments, guarantees, or other permissible mechanisms. The company will fund this via initial cash consideration.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosures were made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. No governmental or regulatory approvals are required for the incorporation.

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