Thirumalai Chemicals reports on operational stability, sustainability focus in FY2025-26

Thirumalai Chemicals reports on operational stability, sustainability focus in FY2025-26​

Thirumalai Chemicals Limited (TCL) has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The report details the company's operations, market presence, employee welfare initiatives, and commitment to environmental stewardship across its business activities.

The BRSR underscores TCL's ongoing effort toward integrated ESG principles, noting significant progress in resource management, pollution control, and workforce development during the reporting period.

Business Operations and Market Presence​

TCL is a manufacturer and distributor of petrochemicals, specifically excluding fertilizers and nitrogen compounds. The company manufactures Phthalic Anhydride and Derivatives, Malic Acid, and Fumaric Acid.

The operational footprint includes 2 plants and 3 offices, totaling 5 locations nationally. TCL serves a broad base of industrial and consumer-focused customers across domestic and international markets.

A summary of the entity’s operational scope is provided below:

Environmental Stewardship and Resource Management​

TCL has shown dedication to improving environmental parameters through technological shifts and resource recovery initiatives.

Climate and Energy: A major operational improvement was the transition from Furnace Oil (FO) to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) for thermic fluid heaters, which significantly contributed to lower direct emissions and improved air quality. The company also actively evaluates the integration of renewable energy solutions moving forward.

The facility’s efficiency metrics are tracked below:


Water Management and Effluent: TCL maintains a strong commitment to water conservation, with the Ranipet unit operating as a 100% Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facility. The company also implemented rainwater harvesting, accumulating 16,839 KL of rainwater for reuse in FY2025-26.

Water intensity metrics are reported below:


Waste Management: TCL employs a comprehensive waste management framework focused on minimizing environmental impact and ensuring regulatory compliance. Hazardous wastes are managed according to the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. The scrubber solution generated from the Phthalic Anhydride (PA) plant is repurposed as raw material in Fumaric Acid production, promoting circularity.

Total waste generation stands at 5,014.69 metric tonnes for FY2025-26 compared to 6,361.49 metric tonnes in FY2024-25.

Social Performance and Governance​

TCL reports strong commitment to employee well-being, safety, and corporate governance structure maintenance across its operations. The company maintains a dedicated ESG committee chaired by Mr. Sanjay Sinha for overseeing sustainability matters.

Workforce Details:
The company employed 477 employees (including permanent and other than permanent) and 315 workers in the financial year. Employee data highlights included:


Safety and Human Rights: The organization maintains a comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management System across all facilities, with four sites certified under ISO 45001. Safety incident reporting shows zero records for Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR), total recordable work-related injuries, or fatalities for both FY2025-26 and FY2024-25 for both employees and workers.

Stakeholder Engagement:
The company engages with various stakeholders at different frequencies:

Products and Process Safety​

TCL maintains stringent quality and safety standards for its products. The company’s commitment is reflected in the fact that all manufactured goods (Phthalic Anhydride, Malic Acid, Fumaric Acid, etc.) are covered by a 100% focus on safe and responsible usage, recycling, and safe disposal.

Regarding product recalls, there were no voluntary or forced recalls reported for either FY2025-26 or FY2024-25. The company’s processes ensure that all products meet rigorous standards, leading to zero incidents related to discrimination, sexual harassment, or unfair trade practices among the various reporting periods.

TIRUMALCHM Stock Price Movement​

On Friday, shares of Thirumalai Chemicals Limited edged higher to settle at ₹167.48, gaining 0.90% in the session. The stock saw a trading volume of 491,418 units, with the security closing strongly on its daily run.