Reliance Infrastructure Ltd Releases Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26

Reliance Infrastructure Ltd Releases Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26​

Reliance Infrastructure Limited (RIL) has released its comprehensive Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the Financial Year 2025-26, providing detailed insights into its operational scale, environmental stewardship, and social commitments across its various businesses. The report details RIL’s performance against corporate governance standards, employee welfare initiatives, and dedication to responsible business conduct.

Business Operations and Scope​

RIL's primary focus remains in the power sector, with Power Distribution Business accounting for 91.53% of the entity's turnover. The company operates across multiple domains including electric power generation, transmission, distribution, metro services, toll roads, engineering & construction (E&C), and defence.

The company has a significant national footprint, operating in 7 states and having international presence in 1 country. A key aspect of its operations is the extensive network established across India, comprising 2,556 plants and 381 offices nationwide.

A portion of RIL's business involves exports, with the reported contribution standing at 1.90% of total turnover.

Workforce and Human Resource Development​

As of the end of the financial year, RIL reported a workforce comprising both employees and workers. There are a total of 5,016 employees and 15,509 workers across the entity. The employment figures provide a breakdown of various categories:


The report details the commitment to nurturing talent, showing that 96.79% of employees and 51.79% of workers saw performance or career development reviews in FY 2025-26. Across both employees and workers, RIL maintained a commitment to employee engagement, with the HR Care System providing multiple forums for grievance redressal.

Sustainability and Environmental Performance​

The company maintains rigorous environmental standards across its operations. In terms of energy usage, total energy consumption stood at 285,525.08 GJ in FY 2025-26, down from 300,530.97 GJ in FY 2024-25. The entity achieved an energy intensity per rupee of turnover of 0.0000011056 for FY 2025-26.

In water management, the company's total volume of water withdrawal was reported at 4,614,68.00 kilolitres in FY 2025-26. RIL is also committed to waste management and resource recovery; for instance, in toll road projects, scarified bituminous material generated on site is reused for repairing damaged sections.

Key achievements in operational sustainability include:

• Power Sector Efficiency: Delhi Discoms (BRPL) achieved an actual T&D loss of 6.62% in FY 2024-25 against a target of 8.08%, resulting in the award of 16,697 Energy Saving Certificates (ESCerts).
• Green Initiatives: BRPL commissioned an SF₆-free substation at Kalkaji and is actively implementing Proof of Concept projects, including SF₆-free Ring Main Units (RMUs), to aid decarbonization efforts.

Social Responsibility and Stakeholder Focus​

RIL has established structured grievance redressal mechanisms across all its businesses, catering to diverse stakeholders including customers, employees, and communities. Grievance tracking systems are in place for Delhi Discoms, BYPL, and MMOPL. For the Toll Roads business, customer complaints are managed through registers maintained at every toll plaza.

Focusing on human rights, RIL has implemented policies ensuring no child or forced labour is employed by the company. The grievance process for sexual harassment is handled by an Internal Compliance Committee in compliance with the relevant Act.

The report also details adherence to anti-corruption standards and conducted comprehensive assessments related to working conditions and occupational health and safety (OHSMS). A significant safety metric reported is that there were no instances of product recalls or penalties from regulatory authorities concerning the safety of products or services during the reporting period.

Products and Services Overview​

The core service offerings, which account for 91.53% of total turnover, include Power Distribution Business (Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution). Key affiliated companies mentioned include Mumbai Metro One Private Limited, which has served over 1200 million passengers as of March 31, 2026, cementing its position as a major metro corridor operator in India.