Nature of Disclosures

Bayer CropScience submitted two comprehensive regulatory filings: the 68th Annual Report for FY 2025-26 under SEBI Regulation 34(1), and the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) under Regulation 34(2)(f) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Financial Performance Highlights (FY 2025-26)

  • Revenue from Operations: ₹56,750 million (4% increase from previous year)
  • Profit Before Tax: ₹8,549 million
  • Net Profit After Tax: ₹6,892 million (21% increase from previous year)
  • Total Comprehensive Income: ₹6,771 million
  • Earnings Per Share: ₹153.35 (Basic & Diluted)
  • Dividend Declaration: Total ₹150 per equity share (₹90 interim + ₹60 final recommended)
  • Cash Position: Cash and cash equivalents of ₹14,146 million
  • Cash Flow: Net cash from operating activities ₹10,785 million

Annual General Meeting Details

  • Meeting Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
  • Time: 11:30 a.m. IST
  • Mode: Video Conferencing/Other Audio-Visual Means
  • Record Date: August 5, 2026
  • Key Agenda Items: Adoption of financial statements, dividend declaration, re-appointment of directors, and approval of material related party transactions with Bayer AG up to ₹35,000 million for FY 2027-28

Business Operations and Developments

Product Innovation

Seven new product launches across crop protection categories including Bicota (rice stem borer management), Felujit (paddy sheath blight control), Camalus (vegetable insecticide), and Yeoval (sugarcane borer management).

Digital Farming Initiatives

Expansion of Alivio digital risk mitigation solution and FarmRise advisory platform, targeting rainfed maize farmers in Karnataka and Maharashtra with satellite data and crop modeling.

Sustainability Projects

  • iJal Initiative: 56 water stations providing clean drinking water to over 100,000 individuals
  • Renewable energy projects reducing GHG emissions by approximately 683 metric tons
  • Zero Liquid Discharge implemented at all manufacturing sites except BRDC
  • Waste management: 2,455.63 MT plastic recycled, 1,949.57 MT safely disposed

ESG Performance and Investments

  • R&D Expenditure: 4% of total R&D and capex investments
  • CSR Expenditure: ₹175 million (0.21% of revenue)
  • Environmental Capex: Approximately ₹28 million on improvement projects
  • Employee Safety: 100% training coverage, zero significant safety incidents
  • Regulatory Compliance: Only one minor violation (₹12,000 compounding fee for Legal Metrology)
  • Energy Consumption: 56,848.48 GJ
  • Water Consumption: 39,824.82 kL
  • GHG Emissions (Scope 1+2): 6,299.65 tCO2e

Governance Structure

Board Composition:

  • Chairman: Mr. Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel (Non-Executive Independent Director)
  • Vice Chairman & MD/CEO: Mr. Simon-Thorsten Wiebusch
  • CFO: Mr. Vinit Rajesh Jindal
  • Company Secretary: Ms. Bharati Shetty

Committees: All mandatory committees constituted including CSR & ESG Committee chaired by Mr. Wiebusch, with comprehensive director training and robust whistleblower mechanisms.

Capital Structure and Shareholding

  • Authorized Share Capital: ₹663 million (66,300,000 equity shares of ₹10 each)
  • Issued, Subscribed and Paid-Up Capital: ₹449 million (44,942,092 equity shares)
  • Employee Strength: 1,074 permanent employees (decreased from 1,169)
  • Export Sales: ₹2,184 million (14% increase from previous year)

Forward-looking Strategy

FY 2025-26 marked by strategic shifts toward precision agriculture, systems thinking, and partnership ecosystems, with focus on scaling climate resilience solutions in agriculture through digital innovation and sustainable practices.