Visaka Industries Reports on ESG and Sustainability in FY2026, Highlighting Zero Liquid Discharge and Renewable Energy Adoption

Visaka Industries Reports on ESG and Sustainability in FY2026, Highlighting Zero Liquid Discharge and Renewable Energy Adoption​

Visaka Industries Limited has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the financial year 2025 to March 2026. The report details the company’s operational scope, commitment to sustainable manufacturing processes, workforce welfare, and environmental stewardship across its diverse business units.

The report underscores Visaka’s dual focus on ecological responsibility and continuous process improvement, with key achievements including the implementation of Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) across all plants and a significant push towards renewable energy integration.

Business Overview and Market Presence​

Visaka Industries Limited, established in 1981, operates across both national and international markets, serving over 30 countries globally. The company maintains a strong product portfolio primarily focused on building materials and synthetic fibers.

As per the report, Visaka’s three key products—Fibre Cement Roofing Sheets, Fibre Cement Boards & Panels, and Synthetic Fiber Yarn—collectively constitute the core of its business activities.

The operational breakdown for the company's primary offerings stands as follows:


The company's commitment to its workforce is evident in the size and composition of its team. The organization employs a dedicated workforce, with 1,162 permanent employees and 4,156 workers across various units nationwide.

Sustainable Sourcing and Environmental Stewardship​

Visaka Industries has placed sustainability at the core of its operations, identifying material efficiency and sustainable practices as significant opportunities for growth.

In terms of environmental management, the company confirmed that Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) mechanisms are implemented in all manufacturing plants, ensuring no process water is discharged into the environment.

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Climate Action:
Visaka Industries is actively tackling climate change through innovation. The company has successfully adopted ATUM solar technology—an innovative solar roofing system—in both new and existing factory facilities. This initiative resulted in the generation of 95,81,966 kWh of renewable energy during FY2026, which helped reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 7,541 MT.

The company’s environmental reporting shows a dedication to responsible resource management:


Waste Management and Resource Efficiency:
The company demonstrates high material recovery efficiency. For FY2026, the total waste generated was 15,990.97 metric tonnes (for non-hazardous waste). A remarkable finding is that all of this non-hazardous waste—15,990.68 MT—was recycled, with no amount being landfilled or incinerated.

For hazardous materials, the company managed to recycle 0.29 MT in FY2026 out of 1.06 MT reported in FY2025. Furthermore, the company’s inputs for fibre cement boards and roofing sheets show robust sustainable sourcing rates, with up to 82% of material for Cement Roofing Sheets sourced sustainably.

Social Governance and Workforce Welfare​

The report details the commitment of Visaka Industries to promoting and respecting the well-being of its employees in line with international standards.

Workforce Welfare and Grievance Mechanisms:
Visaka has established formal grievance redressal mechanisms at every plant level, ensuring that issues related to Human Rights can be addressed promptly by a dedicated Safety/HSE Committee. These committees are composed of members from the Union/workers, Production department, and HR department.

In terms of professional development, 100% of permanent employees and workers were provided with training on health and safety measures in FY2026. Employees also showed consistent focus on occupational skill upgradation, averaging around 37-49% for both permanent and temporary staff across various roles.

Safety Records:
The company reported strong safety performance in the manufacturing sector. For FY2026, the Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) recorded zero injuries among employees and a rate of 0.43 among workers. There were also no fatalities reported for both categories in the financial year.

Stakeholder Engagement:
The company actively engages with stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and local communities. It maintains a dedicated process for handling consumer complaints and feedback, which involves internal inspections by sales and quality control executives to ensure product satisfaction and swift resolution.

VISAKAIND Stock Price Movement​

Visaka Industries Limited shares closed today, shedding 4.80% to settle at ₹77.5 after trading finished post-market. The stock fluctuated between a daily low of ₹76.51 and a high of ₹81.00, with 167,369 shares recorded during the session.