Yasho Industries Reports on Business Sustainability, Highlights ESG Commitments for FY 2025-26
Yasho Industries Limited has provided its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. The report details the company’s operational scale, environmental commitments, and workforce management practices across various business segments.The company is involved in the manufacturing and trading of Specialty & Fine Chemicals, which constitutes 100% of its turnover. Its diverse product portfolio includes Food Antioxidants, Aroma Chemicals, Rubber Chemicals, Lubricant Additives, and Specialty Chemicals. These products serve a wide array of industries such as agriculture, automotive, construction, consumer durables, and paints.
Operational Scale and Market Reach
Yasho Industries operates with four plants and one office domestically, supplemented by two international offices. The company serves nearly 2000 customers across more than 50 international countries, in addition to 21 states within India.The company’s export business is a significant component of its turnover, contributing 62% of the total revenue for the fiscal year.
Key operational metrics highlight the scale of operations:
| Metric | FY 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Total Employees (Employees other than workers) | 393 |
| Total Workers | 699 |
| Paid-up Capital | ₹ 12,05,70,950/- |
Governance and ESG Focus Areas
The report details the company’s commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. The management holds a governance structure in place to address complaints related to human rights issues, which are reviewed by the Audit Committee. Yasho Industries is committed to product stewardship, enhancing health, safety, and environmental impacts across its product lifecycle.The company’s board composition reflects commitment to gender diversity, with 14% of Board Directors being women and 50% of Key Management Personnel (KMP) being female.
A focus on resource management was emphasized in the report, particularly regarding water conservation. One of the four manufacturing units operates as a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facility. The company is working toward achieving ZLD status across all its facilities. Currently, 11.6% of the entity’s water consumption is recycled.
Risk Mitigation and Environmental Performance
The BRSR identified several material risks that could affect the business, including import restrictions such as Anti-Dumping Duty & Safeguard duties, Cyber Security issues, regulatory uncertainty, geopolitics, emissions, and climate change. The company has adopted strategies to mitigate these risks:- Water Management: In-house water treatment plants are utilized for recycling industrial operations water.
- Safety and Health: The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management system follows ISO 45001:2018, and regular safety training is conducted. Both the Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate and Total recordable work-related injuries recorded were 0 for both FY 2025-26 and FY 2024-25.
- Emissions: The report listed SOx emissions at 38.91 mg/m3 in FY 2025-26, down from 49.53 mg/m3 in FY 2024-25.
Workforce and Fair Practices
The company maintains robust systems for ensuring fair employment practices:| Category | Employees (FY 2025-26) | Workers (FY 2025-26) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 393 | 699 |
| Female Percentage of Total | 11.20% | 0.00% |
The company provides various benefits, including PF and Gratuity to all employees and workers, with a high compliance rate noted across the board regarding statutory dues deduction and deposit by value chain partners. The internal mechanism for redressal addresses grievances related to human rights, which is reviewed by the Managing Director (MD) and CEO alongside the Audit Committee.
Financial Health and Supply Chain Overview
Regarding operational finance, the average number of days of accounts payables stood at 53 days in FY 2025-26, compared to 47 days in FY 2024-25. The concentration of purchases from trading houses stood at 56.29% in FY 2025-26.The company also details the operational scope and risks concerning its international partnerships:
| Area | Key Metric | Status / Figure |
|---|---|---|
| ESG Risk | Corporate Governance Rating | Opportunity (due to improved efficiency) |
| Sustainability | CSR Applicability Status | Yes |
| CSR Spend | Turnover in ₹ Lakhs | 81,728.61 |
In terms of waste management, the company generated a total of 877.09 metric tonnes of waste in FY 2025-26, with 148.31 metric tonnes being recycled. The entity also noted its commitment to reducing environmental impact through various initiatives and stated that it is working toward achieving ZLD status across all facilities.
YASHO Stock Price Movement
Today, Yasho Industries Limited shares edged higher to close at ₹3091 after gaining 4.95%. The stock saw a total traded volume of 20,193 shares during the session.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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