Indegene Limited Releases Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26
Indegene Limited has published its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26. The report, which serves as an integral part of the company’s Annual Report, highlights the organization's commitment to integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into its strategic priorities and operational processes.The report is structured in accordance with the nine principles of the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC). It provides a comprehensive overview of Indegene's performance across governance, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility, reflecting the company's role as a tech-native, life sciences specialist.
Corporate Overview and Operations
Indegene Limited operates as a service provider in the professional, scientific, and technical activities sector. The company maintains a significant international presence with offices in 58 countries.Operational Snapshot:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Paid-up Capital | INR 481,802,708 |
| Turnover of Services | 100% |
| Export Contribution (FY 2025-26) | 98.47% |
| Total Employees (as of March 31, 2026) | 5,167 |
The company serves a diverse client base in the biopharmaceutical, emerging biotech, and medical devices segments. Its employee base comprises 5,167 individuals, including 4,679 permanent employees and 488 other than permanent employees. Within this workforce, women represent 43.93% of the total employee population.
Environmental Performance and Energy Management
Indegene has set ambitious targets for reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 33.6% and Scope 3 emissions by 20.0% by FY 2028, using FY 2023 as the base year.Energy and Water Metrics:
| Parameter | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Energy Consumed (A+B+C) | 4,209.67 | 4,155.29 |
| Total energy from renewable sources | 3,429.18 | 2,611.79 |
| Water Withdrawal (Total) | 3,843.82 | 2,638.038 |
| Water Discharge (Total) | 1,212 | 511 |
The company manages its environmental impact through initiatives such as transitioning to LED lighting, implementing energy-efficient equipment, and utilizing cloud-based infrastructure to reduce dependence on physical data centers. Regarding waste management, the company reports a total of 191.2891 metric tonnes of waste generated during FY 2025-26, with 28.1698 metric tonnes successfully recovered through recycling or reuse.
Social Responsibility and Human Capital
Indegene emphasizes building a "future-ready" workforce. The company maintains a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and employee well-being. In FY 2025-26, the company spent 2.63% of its total revenue on measures toward the well-being of employees and workers.Workforce and Training:
| Category | Total Employees | Male | Female | % Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent | 4,679 | 2,598 | 2,081 | 44.48% |
| Other than Permanent | 488 | 299 | 189 | 38.73% |
| Total | 5,167 | 2,897 | 2,270 | 43.93% |
The company reports a turnover rate of 16.35% for permanent employees in FY 2025-26. The reporting period saw high participation in skill upgradation programs, with 99.25% of total permanent employees covered. Furthermore, the company maintains a 100% coverage of health insurance and maternity benefits for its permanent workforce.
Governance, Ethics, and Data Privacy
The report highlights Indegene's commitment to ethical business practices and robust data privacy standards. The company reported zero information security incidents and zero bribery cases during the financial year.Key Governance Metrics:
| Category | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Privacy Complaints | 0 | 0 |
| Cyber-security Complaints | 0 | 0 |
| Ethical/Reporting Issues (Complaints) | 0 | 0 |
Indegene utilizes a multi-layered approach to data privacy and security, including the implementation of ISO/IEC 27001 for Information Security Management and ISO/IEC 27701 for Privacy Information Management. The company ensures that 100% of critical new vendors undergo ESG screening to maintain supply chain integrity.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Indegene confirms the applicability of CSR under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. For the reporting period, the company reported a turnover of ₹12,206 Mn and a net worth of ₹20,804 Mn.Significant CSR Initiatives include:
- Scholarship Programs: Supporting 25 MBBS Scholars and 25 MSc Scholars.
- Speech Therapy Program: Supporting 42 beneficiaries through the FAME India initiative.
- Incubation Support: Supporting >25 startups with technical and business mentorship and supporting a total of 11 startups with incubation.
- Athletes Support: Supporting 30 Olympic athletes and 10 Para athletes through health and wellness programs.
INDGN Stock Price Movement
As of 1:02 PM, shares of Indegene Limited are slipping by 0.47% in live trading, currently at ₹508.55. The stock is seeing active movement with a turnover of 66,335 shares.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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