NMDC Unveils Sustainability Report for FY2025-26, Highlighting ESG Focus and Commitment to Responsible Mining

NMDC Unveils Sustainability Report for FY2025-26, Highlighting ESG Focus and Commitment to Responsible Mining​

NMDC Limited has published its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26. The report details the company’s performance across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) parameters, alongside operational updates and financial disclosures.

The company reported a paid-up capital of INR 879,18,17,550 as of March 31, 2026.

Core Business and Financial Overview​

NMDC’s primary business activities are concentrated in mining and trading. Mining of iron ore accounts for 78.35% of the entity’s turnover, sourced from Donimalai, Bailadila, and Bacheli. Trading of Hot Rolled (HR) Coils contributes 12.55%. Key products sold by the entity include Iron Ore (78.35%), Pellets (9.06%), and HR Coil (12.55%).

The company’s financial standing saw a turnover of INR 31,553.7 Crore and a net worth of INR 33,835.6 Crore for the reporting year.

Sustainability Performance and Environmental Metrics​

The BRSR highlights NMDC's commitment to environmental stewardship and resource management, driven by material issues such as biodiversity and water management.

GHG and Energy Management
NMDC is leveraging ESG opportunities by expanding renewable energy usage and focusing on energy efficiency. The company has installed solar power systems and operates wind power installations across its sites.


Water and Waste Management
The company adheres to stringent water and waste management practices. At applicable locations, NMDC has implemented water recirculation systems, Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs), and Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs).

Human Capital and Social Responsibility​

Workforce details
The company maintains a substantial workforce, with 1,600 executives and 9,100 workers across permanent and non-permanent categories.
Key metrics regarding workforce well-being include:


Commitment to Welfare and Inclusion
NMDC is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment. The company ensures that all its facilities are accessible to differently abled employees and workers, providing features like ramps and audio enabled elevators. Furthermore, the company maintains 100% return and retention rates for both male and female employees and workers who take parental leave.

Sourcing and Community Engagement
A significant focus on inclusive growth is demonstrated through procurement from MSMEs. In FY 2025-26, 36.18% of procurement was directly sourced from MSMEs/small producers. The company is actively supporting economic empowerment in local communities through CSR initiatives, with targeted projects in designated aspirational districts in Chhattisgarh.

Governance and Stakeholder Engagement​

NMDC has robust governance mechanisms in place to manage risks and engage with stakeholders.

• Ethical Governance: The company has a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption, embedding anti-bribery principles within the Code of Conduct and Supplier Code of Conduct.
• Risk Mitigation: The company has implemented structured processes for Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) and uses ISO 45001:2018 aligned safety management systems across its operations.
• Stakeholder Feedback: The company employs a structured approach for identifying and engaging key stakeholder groups, including local communities and suppliers, and maintains a customer relationship management platform, DARPAN, for feedback and grievance redressal.

Assurance Statement​

Bureau Veritas (India) Pvt. Ltd. has provided a Reasonable Assurance opinion on the BRSR Core indicators and Limited Assurance on Non-Core Indicators. The assurance covered the data for the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, and confirmed that the disclosed core indicators are prepared in all material respects in accordance with the relevant regulatory framework.

NMDC Stock Price Movement​

Shares of NMDC Limited are edging higher to ₹85.51 as of 9:28 AM today, having gained 0.96%. The stock trades at 122,117 shares, with the current price action fluctuating within an intraday range of ₹85.13 to ₹85.58.