Hitachi Energy India Limited has announced an improvement in its ESG rating score, which has been revised to 62 for the year 2025 from the previous score of 60 assigned for 2024. The rating was independently assigned by NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Limited, a SEBI registered Category I ESG Rating Provider.

ESG Rating Enhancement Details

The company disclosed this information under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The enhanced rating reflects the company's improved performance across Environmental, Social and Governance parameters as evaluated by the rating agency.

Independent Assessment Process

The company emphasized that it did not engage the rating agency for the evaluation or issuance of its ESG rating. The assessment was conducted independently using publicly available information, ensuring an objective evaluation of the company's ESG performance. This independent approach provides stakeholders with an unbiased view of the company's sustainability practices and governance standards.

Timeline and Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure timeline demonstrates the company's commitment to timely regulatory compliance:

The company received the initial ESG rating report via email on January 07, 2026, followed by a revised version on January 16, 2026. The disclosure was made in accordance with SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated November 11, 2024.

Significance for Stakeholders

The upward revision in ESG rating score from 60 to 62 indicates positive progress in the company's sustainability and governance practices. ESG ratings have become increasingly important for investors, customers, and other stakeholders in evaluating corporate performance beyond traditional financial metrics. The improvement suggests enhanced focus on environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance excellence.

The formal disclosure was signed by Poovanna Ammatanda, General Counsel and Company Secretary, and communicated to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, ensuring comprehensive market notification of this development.

Home First Finance Company India Limited has received an ESG score of 75 from ESG Risk Assessments & Insights Limited (ESG Risk AI), a SEBI-registered Category I ESG Rating Provider. The company disclosed this development through a regulatory filing to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.

ESG Rating Details

The assessment was conducted independently by ESG Risk AI without any engagement from the company. Home First Finance received email intimation about the ESG rating assignment on January 06, 2026 at 10:21 AM IST from ESG Risk AI, and subsequently from BSE Limited at 10:54 AM IST on the same date.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended. The company emphasized that ESG Risk AI conducted the assessment independently, ensuring objectivity in the rating process and providing stakeholders with an unbiased evaluation of the company's sustainability practices.

Corporate Information

The regulatory filing was signed by Shreyans Bachhawat, Company Secretary, Compliance Officer and Head – Legal (ACS NO: 26700), ensuring proper corporate governance in the disclosure process. Home First Finance Company India Limited trades on BSE with scrip code 543259 and on NSE with the symbol HOMEFIRST.

The ESG score assignment reflects the company's performance across Environmental, Social and Governance parameters, providing stakeholders with insights into the company's sustainability practices and commitment to responsible business operations.