V-Guard Industries Reports on Sustainability and Business Resilience in FY 2025-26

V-Guard Industries Reports on Sustainability and Business Resilience in FY 2025-26​

V-Guard Industries Limited has released its comprehensive Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the Financial Year 2025-2026, outlining detailed operational performance, environmental stewardship, and social impact across its global and domestic operations. The report highlights V-Guard’s commitment to ESG integration, risk mitigation, and consumer trust as it navigates evolving industry standards.

Business Overview and Scope

V-Guard operates primarily in the Electronics (29%), Electrical (43%), and Consumer Durables (28%) sectors, with core products including stabilizers, PVC insulated cables, and home appliances. The company has a significant operational footprint, maintaining nine manufacturing facilities and 34 warehouses across India. Its market reach spans Pan-India, serving five international countries: Nepal, Spain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Ghana.

The entity employs 4,548 employees and 2,876 workers. The commitment to gender equity is reflected in the workforce, with women constituting 10.05% of total employees and 28.16% of total workers as of the financial year end. V-Guard maintains a strong corporate structure, holding subsidiaries such as Guts Electro-Mech Limited and V-Guard Consumer Products Limited at 100% in each.

Environmental Stewardship and Circularity

In line with its sustainability commitments, V-Guard detailed metrics across energy consumption, water management, and waste reduction, integrating these factors into its Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.

The company's environmental performance indicators included:

• Energy Footprint: Total energy consumed was 1,12,902.33 GJ for FY 2026, showing a slight decrease in intensity compared to the previous year.
• GHG Emissions: Total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions amounted to 14,186.39 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent in FY 2026.
• Water Management: The total volume of water withdrawal stood at 1,00,708.03 kiloliters (kl) for the year.

V-Guard has placed a strong focus on circular economy initiatives and waste management. In FY 2026, the company generated 4,020.26 metric tons of total waste. A significant achievement was the recovery of 4,026.45 metric tons through recycling and re-use operations, which included 3,765.44 MT recycled plastic.


Social Impact and Labor Practices

V-Guard reports continuous dedication to employee well-being and ethical conduct. The company actively promotes inclusion through initiatives such as the V WIN women's network, with 25% of female representation among the 8 Board of Directors members.

Labor practices show commitment to safeguarding employees:

• Sourcing: A substantial portion, at 20.20%, of inputs were sourced from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) or small producers in FY 2026.
• Wages: The company achieved an overall coverage rate of 100% for both permanent employees and workers regarding mandatory insurance and accident insurance measures.

Risk and Stakeholder Engagement

The company maintains a robust framework for managing material risks, including decarbonization, water stewardship, and sustainable supply chain management. To ensure the integrity of its operations, V-Guard established a comprehensive risk management process.

Regarding stakeholder relations, the company engages with various groups through multiple channels, ranging from investors and customers to NGOs and industry associations. Specifically, concerning consumer satisfaction, the entity reported receiving 13,31,620 complaints related to "Other" issues in FY 2026 compared to 13,35,898 in the previous year.

Conclusion on Ethical Conduct

V-Guard confirmed that it maintains a comprehensive Code of Conduct applicable across the organization, supported by an Ombudsman mechanism and dedicated policies for sexual harassment (POSH) and whistleblowing. The company also ensures adherence to regulatory requirements by tracking supplier compliance and dedicating resources toward sustainable product innovation, exemplified by introducing several energy-efficient products like 5 Star induction cooktops and BLDC fans that demonstrate improved power utilization and reduced resource consumption.

VGUARD Stock Price Movement​

Shares of V-Guard Industries Limited settled lower in the post-market session, shedding ₹2.90 or 0.95% to close at ₹300.95 today. The stock saw a trading volume of 160,642 shares as it completed its sessions.