NRB Bearings Ltd Reveals Operational Scope, Sustainability Focus in Business Responsibility Report for FY 2025-26

NRB Bearings Ltd Reveals Operational Scope, Sustainability Focus in Business Responsibility Report for FY 2025-26​

NRB Bearings Limited, a veteran entity established since June 30, 1965, has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the Financial Year 2025-26. The report details the company’s operational footprint, product portfolio, commitment to human capital development, and extensive environmental stewardship initiatives across all manufacturing locations.

The organization maintains a strong global presence in the automotive component sector. NRB Bearings operates through 5 plants and 7 offices nationally, serving markets across India and 45 international countries. The company’s paid-up capital stands at 1,938 Lakhs.

Operational Overview and Market Penetration​

The core business of NRB Bearings Limited is the manufacturing of Automotive Components Bearings, contributing 100% to its turnover from this activity. The company's product offerings include needle roller bushes & cages (53%), ball & roller bearings (29%), and other automobile components (17%).

Operational metrics reveal significant global reach:


The company serves a diverse customer base, which includes Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier-1 suppliers, accounting for approximately 65-70% of demand. The remaining business is distributed between the Aftermarket segment (12-15%) and exports (20-25%). Customer segments are broad, spanning two/three wheelers, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, farm equipment, railway locomotives, and defense applications.

Focus on Environmental Management and Energy Efficiency​

The report highlights substantial efforts toward enhancing the company’s environmental footprint and operational efficiency. During FY 2025-26, management implemented various projects focused on reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions across its operations by improving energy efficiency in process optimization, equipment deployment, automation, compressed air management, and lighting system upgrades.

These targeted initiatives spanned multiple manufacturing sites:

• Chikalthana: Projects included cycle time reduction on TRR-05 and installation of a 50 HP IE3 energy efficient motor.
• Pantnagar: Focus areas included replacing conventional CFL tube lights with 18W LED lighting, reducing compressed air leakage, and implementing conveyor interlocks.
• Jalna: Efficiency gains were achieved by substituting conventional pumps with lower-capacity energy-efficient submersible pumps and optimizing loader hydraulic motor operations.

Across all facilities, these efforts resulted in an estimated annual energy savings of 231.06 MWh.

Waste and Water Stewardship​

NRB Bearings Limited maintains a robust system for waste management, ensuring proper collection and segregation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The company’s commitment to water conservation is demonstrated by the successful implementation of a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) mechanism at its Jalna facility.

Regarding resource usage in FY 2025-26:

• Total water consumption was 68,408.50 kilolitres.
• The company maintained a waste intensity of 0.00000052 per rupee of turnover.
• Of the total 6,050.18 metric tonnes of waste generated, 5,239.45 metric tonnes were recovered through recycling and other recovery operations.

Human Capital and Ethical Conduct​

The organization places a high priority on employee well-being and fair labor practices. Management systems include an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management system certified by ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and IATF 16949:2016, covering 100% of operational sites in India.

Key human resource metrics for FY 2025-26 include:

• Employees: Total (A) 498; Permanent Employees were 450 (out of a total of 450).
• Workers: Total 3,391; This figure reflects the combined count of permanent and non-permanent workers.

The company also ensures that practices related to human rights are integrated into its core business values through policies such as the Human Rights Policy and Business Conduct Guidelines. The entity reported zero cases of sexual harassment or discrimination at the workplace for the period, emphasizing a proactive approach to maintaining an inclusive working environment.

Stakeholder Engagement and Corporate Governance​

NRB Bearings Limited engages with multiple stakeholder groups on a defined frequency, including Investors (Annually), Employees and Workers (Daily), and Customers (Continuously). The company’s governance structure ensures oversight of sustainability-related issues by the Risk Management Committee of the Board.

The commitment to social responsibility extends through CSR projects in education and healthcare across various regions. For instance, projects focused on education saw 131 students benefit from a specific initiative implemented by Aseema Charitable Trust in Mumbai. The company's adherence to regulatory compliance is confirmed by its statement that it complies with all applicable laws regarding environmental protection and water management.

NRBBEARING Stock Price Movement​

Shares of NRB Bearing Limited slipped by 0.86% on Monday, settling at ₹419.35 amid the market activity. The stock saw a trading volume of 228,894 shares during the session.