Jayaswal Neco Industries Reports Sustainable Growth and ESG Progress for FY 2025-26

Jayaswal Neco Industries Reports Sustainable Growth and ESG Progress for FY 2025-26

Jayaswal Neco Industries Reports Sustainable Growth and ESG Progress for FY 2025-26​

Jayaswal Neco Industries Limited (JNIL), an integrated manufacturer of iron and specialty steel products, has detailed its performance across environmental, social, and governance metrics in its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the Financial Year 2025-26. The company, which operates operations spanning captive mining, steelmaking, and precision castings, highlighted continued commitment to sustainable industrial growth while maintaining strong operational efficiencies.

The BRSR provides a comprehensive look at JNIL’s scale of operations, its workforce management, and its adherence to environmental stewardship principles.

Business Operations and Market Reach​

JNIL has established itself as one of India's leading integrated manufacturers in the steel and iron industry. The company’s operations are anchored by captive mining and cover the entire value chain, resulting in a diverse product portfolio that includes alloy steel rolled products, billets, sponge iron, pig iron, and precision castings.

The Company holds a paid-up capital of 97,099.82 INR lakhs. For FY 2025-26, total turnover amounted to 7,131.82 crore INR, with net worth recorded at 2,841.36 crore INR.

JNIL’s product mix demonstrates a strong focus on primary manufacturing activities, with iron and steel products accounting for 92.77% of the total turnover. The company's market reach is expansive, operating through 5 plants and 15 offices nationally and serving 28 states and 8 Union Territories across India.

Key business metrics and product mix are detailed below:

DescriptionShare of Turnover
Manufacturing of Iron and Steel (Metal and Metal Products)92.77%
Billets/Rolled Products/Pellet/Pig Iron & Skull/Sponge Iron92.77%
Iron & Steel Castings7.23%

Commitment to Environmental Stewardship​

Environmental management is identified as a central component of JNIL’s sustainable operation. The company has successfully maintained Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) across all manufacturing divisions, ensuring efficient wastewater recycling and resource conservation.

Tangible steps toward decarbonization and resource efficiency were noted in the report:
  • Energy Management: The company allocated 16.59% of capex towards energy-efficient technologies and processes. Initiatives include waste heat recovery and improving raw material quality through beneficiation processes to reduce emissions intensity.
  • Water Conservation: Water intensity per crore of turnover saw a meaningful improvement, decreasing to 675.50 KL/INR crore from 847 KL/INR crore in the preceding financial year. The company’s water consumption and discharge records demonstrate adherence to environmental protocols at all operational sites.
  • Waste Management: The waste intensity per crore of turnover also improved marginally to 91.02 MT/INR crore (from 92.00 MT/INR crore in FY 2024-25).

Social Responsibility and Governance Excellence​

Social commitment is executed through various programs aimed at regional development and workforce support. The company’s CSR activities targeted over 4,09,430 beneficiaries in FY 2025-26, with a particular focus on vulnerable and marginalized groups across seven designated areas, including healthcare, education, rural infrastructure, and women empowerment.

In terms of human resources, the company employs a workforce of 4,408 employees and 5,607 workers. The report details high commitment to well-being and safety, noting that training coverage for health and safety improved substantially across both employee categories in FY 2025-26.

Workforce MetricEmployees (FY 2025-26)Workers (FY 2025-26)
Total Number4,4085,607
Male Percentage99.27%93.49%
Female Percentage0.73%6.51%

In terms of governance and compliance, the company recorded no monetary or non-monetary penalties imposed by regulatory or judicial bodies in FY 2025-26. The company’s management is guided by a robust framework that includes anti-corruption and anti-bribery policies that extend to all associates and value chain partners.

Stakeholder Engagement and Products​

JNIL maintains comprehensive stakeholder engagement across key groups, including shareholders, customers, suppliers, employees, communities, lenders, media, and government agencies. This process is driven by a structured materiality assessment, which helps align management decisions with stakeholder expectations.

The company products serve diverse sectors such as automotive, engineering, power, railway, and construction, catering to both large institutional and commercial clientele through its foundry and steel divisions.

Product CategoryKey Deliverables
Steel Plant DivisionIron Ore, Sponge Iron, Pellets, Pig Iron, Billet, Bars, Wire Rod, Bright Bar.
Casting DivisionsCylinder heads, housing, hub castings, rib plates for metro rails, and specialized steel valve castings.

The company continues to strengthen its commitment to consumer value by providing detailed Technical Certificates and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) with all products sold, ensuring responsible usage and transparency in the B2B market.

JAYNECOIND Stock Price Movement​

Jayaswal Neco Industries Limited is surging as of 11:34 AM, trading higher to ₹93.98 after witnessing a solid gain of 3.03%. The stock is seeing active interest in the market with approximately 3.84 million shares traded during the current session.
 

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This news article was written and created by Karthik, and published on IST.
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