V-Guard Industries Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26 with the stock exchanges. The disclosure, submitted by Vikas Kumar Tak, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, details the company's adherence to the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC) and its performance on key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics.

Operational and Financial Overview

The company reported a total turnover of ₹5,691.78 crore and a net worth of ₹2,224.68 crore for the fiscal year. Its operations span 9 manufacturing facilities and 34 warehouses across India, with a presence in 5 international countries including Nepal, Spain, and Bangladesh. Export sales contributed 0.04% to the total turnover, amounting to ₹2.37 crore.

Environmental Performance

V-Guard's total energy consumption for FY26 stood at 1,12,902.33 GJ, with 17% sourced from renewable energy, an increase from 15% in the previous year. The company reported total Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions of 14,186.39 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. Water withdrawal totaled 1,00,708.03 kiloliters, while water consumption was recorded at 85,588.37 kiloliters.

In terms of waste management, the company generated 4,020.26 metric tons of waste. It recovered 4,026.45 metric tons through recycling and re-use operations. The company maintained 100% compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations for plastic, e-waste, and battery waste, reclaiming 1,010 MT of plastic waste, 7,855 MT of e-waste, and 3,425 MT of battery waste through authorized channels.

Social and Governance Metrics

The company employed 4,548 permanent and non-permanent employees and 2,876 workers. Women constituted 25% of the Board of Directors. The report highlighted that 100% of employees and workers received training on human rights issues. Gross wages paid to females accounted for 8.48% of the total wages.

V-Guard reported zero instances of fines, penalties, or settlements with regulators during the year. The company also recorded no fatalities and maintained a Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) of 0.16 for employees. An independent limited assurance for the sustainability information was carried out by Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP.

Key Financial and Operational Metrics

V-Guard Industries Ltd accepted the resignation of Venkateshwaran Sundaram from the position of Vice President – HR & Admin effective July 10, 2026. The resignation, attributed to personal reasons, was communicated to the stock exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Resignation Details

The company informed BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited regarding the cessation of the senior managerial personnel. The disclosure was made in compliance with SEBI circulars dated July 13, 2023. The date of cessation for Mr. Venkateshwaran Sundaram was recorded as July 10, 2026.

Resignation Letter

In his resignation letter dated April 17, 2026, addressed to Mr. Ramachandran Venketaraman, Mr. Sundaram requested to be relieved from his duties at the close of business hours on July 10, 2026. He expressed gratitude for the opportunities provided during his tenure and committed to ensuring a smooth handover of responsibilities before his departure.