Vindhya Telelinks Ltd

ESG Rating Disclosure

• ESG Risk Assessments & Insights Limited assigned Vindhya Telelinks an ESG Rating of 62 ('Strong').
• Rating was independently determined based on publicly available information for FY 2025-26.
• Company did not engage the rating provider for this assessment.
• Rating is publicly accessible at the provider's India360 rating list.
• Info received by Vindhya Telelinks on 20 August 2026, 7:37 PM.

Meeting Details

• Date: 7 February 2026.
• Time: not disclosed.
• Location: not disclosed.

Key Agenda Items

• Consider unaudited standalone and consolidated quarterly results for quarter ended 30 June 2026.
• Submit results for Limited Review by statutory auditors.

Other Notes

• Trading window remains closed until 9 August 2026 (48 hours after results).

Record Date and Dividend

• Security: Equity Shares; record date: Monday, July 27, 2026 for AGM and final dividend (subject to approval).

AGM notice and online AR access

• Notice of Vindhya Telelinks' 43rd AGM scheduled for 3 August 2026 at 3:15 PM, Rewa, MP.
• Annual Report 2025-26 including AGM notice available online at https://www.vtlrewa.com/financial-information/Annual-Report-2025-26.pdf.
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Overview

• Two core businesses: cable manufacturing and EPC infrastructure.
• Reporting on a standalone basis; FY2025-26 turnover ₹3,56,629 lakhs; net worth ₹1,35,564 lakhs.
• Domestic footprint across 26 states and 5 UTs, 21 locations.
• International presence in 19 countries; exports 1.20% of turnover.
• Total workforce 2,335 employees and 229 workers; board female representation 28.57%.
• Zero female permanent employee turnover observed over three consecutive years.
• Governance: three Board committees oversee CSR, Risk, and Stakeholders; zero stakeholder complaints pending.

Key ESG Risks & Opportunities

• Material ESG risks include footprint, biodiversity impact, emissions, water discharge, and waste management.
• Mitigation via environmental management systems, regular assessments, and stakeholder engagement.
• Energy management opportunities: cost savings, emissions reduction, and renewable expansion, including rooftop solar.
• Waste management presents cost savings and stronger recycling partnerships.
• Community development offers social value and risk management via stakeholder engagement.
• Potential negative financial implications from noncompliance fines; positive effects from efficiency and reputation gains.
• FY26-27 targets: zero fatalities and expanded renewable energy beyond 36.7% energy mix.

Governance & Policy Highlights

• Managing Director & CEO responsible for BR policy; three board committees oversee CSR, Risk, and Stakeholders.
• Nine BRSR policies; Board-approved Anti-Bribery, Stakeholder Management, CSR, and Responsible Advocacy.
• ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 22301, and 27001 certifications.
• Targets disclosed: renewable energy expansion, safety, gender diversity, and value-chain engagement.
• FY2025-26: zero bribery penalties; no conflicts of interest; no external assurance obtained.
• Policies translated into procedures and extended to value-chain partners.

Social Responsibility & Workforce

• Total employees 2,335; permanent 313; workers 2,022.
• Board female representation: 28.57%.
• Employee LTIFR zero; worker LTIFR 0.388 per million hours.
• Health and safety training: 91.31% employees; 98.25% workers; human rights training: 99.87% employees; 98.25% workers.
• All employees/workers insured; workers covered by Workmen Compensation Policy.
• Grievance channels available; zero complaints filed or pending FY2025-26.
• CSR focus: education, healthcare, sanitation, animal welfare, culture in MP, West Bengal and Rajasthan.
• Union membership: 13.74% of permanent employees; 100% of workers.
• All employees paid above minimum wage; female wage share 0.8%.
• Performance reviews: 99.79% employees; 98.25% workers.

Environmental Performance

• Renewable energy share: 36.7% of total energy; rooftop solar 2 MW and wind-solar hybrid 1.5 MW.
• CO2e savings from renewables: 5,126 MT in FY2025-26.
• Scope 1 emissions down 36% to 344.75 MT; Scope 2 emissions to 8,317.67 MT.
• Emissions intensity: 2.43 MT CO2e per crore turnover; 0.032 MT CO2e per km.
• Water: ZLD at Rewa facility since 1999; withdrawal 168,293 KL; consumption 154,950.78 KL.
• Waste generated: 1,759.71 MT; Zero Waste to Landfill; all plastics/e-waste/hazardous waste recycled.
• Total energy use: 70,846.2 GJ; renewable 25,989.94 GJ; non-renewable 44,856.26 GJ.
• Copper recycled 19.08%; aluminium recycled 0.35%.

Stakeholder Engagement & Complaints

• Eleven stakeholder groups identified and engaged; community deemed vulnerable.
• Engagement channels include meetings, emails, websites, and annual/quarterly reviews.
• Board reviews stakeholder feedback; no complaints filed or pending FY2025-26 across groups.
• Community input informs CSR and local environmental initiatives.
• Stakeholder Management Policy published; engagement outcomes integrated into planning.

Other Notable Metrics

• Domestic inputs sourced 96.82%; 28.33% of inputs from MSMEs.
• Exports account for 1.20% of turnover; served in 19 countries.
• Wage cost: rural 48.27%, semi-urban 13.51%, urban 32.72%, metro 5.50%.
• 100% product labeling and MSDS; traceability on packaging and drums.
• Data privacy: ISO 27001; zero data breaches in FY2025-26.
• Public policy: 5 associations; Responsible Advocacy Policy; no adverse anti-competitive orders.

Financial performance

• Standalone revenue from operations: 356,628.58 lakhs; net profit: 5,278.71 lakhs.
• Consolidated revenue: 359,320.79 lakhs; consolidated net profit: 22,017.63 lakhs.
• Standalone EPS: 44.54; Consolidated EPS: 185.79.
• Standalone EBITDA before financing costs, depreciation and tax: 23,740.50; consolidated: 46,463.68.

Segment performance

• Cable revenue: 88,735.22 lakhs; EPC revenue: 270,960.72 lakhs; total: 359,695.94.
• Cable segment profit: 5,561.89; EPC: 14,795.87; total: 20,357.76.
• Exports: 4,270.16 lakhs; ~1.20% of turnover.
• EPC revenue impacted by UP-JJM delays; core infra remains growth focus.

Capital structure & liquidity

• Equity share capital: 1,185.09 lakhs; total equity: 14,097.50 lakhs.
• Net debt: 138,216.77 lakhs; gearing: 49.66%.
• Credit ratings: CARE A+ (LT), CARE A1+ (ST); Rating Watch with Developing Implications.
• Total borrowings indicate leveraged position; liquidity monitored through cash flows.

Dividend & AGM

• Dividend proposed: Rs 6 per equity share (60%); record date: 27-Jul-2026.
• AGM scheduled for 3-Aug-2026 at Registered Office.
• Dividend outflow: 711.05 lakhs; payout ratio: 13.47% of standalone net profit.
• Tax compliance details on dividend per IT Act.

Governance & audit

• Board: 7 directors; 4 independent; 28.57% female representation on the board.
• Statutory auditors: V. Sankar Aiyar & Co.; Secretarial auditors: RK Mishra & Associates.
• Scheme of Amalgamation: Birla Cable Limited merger approved; subject to approvals and NCLT.
• Five board meetings held in 2025-26; no material qualifications in audit reports.

CSR & ESG highlights

• CSR spend: 361.29 lakhs; 2% of average net profit; CSR obligation: 361.29 lakhs.
• Renewable energy share: 36.7%; rooftop solar: 2 MW; wind-solar hybrid: 1.5 MW.
• Zero Liquid Discharge and Zero Waste to Landfill achieved; 1,759.71 MT waste recycled.
• ISO/ISO-TL certifications: ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 22301, 27001; NABL accreditation for OFC lab.
• LTIFR: employees 0; workers 0.388; training: 91.31% employees, 98.25% workers.

Outlook & risks

• JJM outlay raised to ~67,670 crore for FY2026-27; RDSS and data-center infra supporting growth.
• Railways, renewables, water infra to sustain order inflows; FTTH and 5G expansion opportunities.
• Risks include raw material volatility, exchange rate exposure, EPC project delays, and supply chain disruption.

Subsidiaries & associates

• Wholly owned subsidiaries: August Agents, Insilco Agents, Laneseda Agents, VTL Digital Infrastructure Pvt Ltd.
• Associates: Universal Cables (30.34%), Birla Corporation (31.68%), Punjab Produce Holdings (48.04%).
• VDIPL renamed from Birla Visabeira Private Limited; 100% subsidiary.

Key details

• Record Date: Friday, July 27, 2026 for 43rd AGM and final dividend entitlement.
• Security: Equity shares.
• AGM date: August 3, 2026.
• Dividend: Final dividend for FY 2025-26, if approved.