Inventurus Knowledge Solutions has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY26 with the stock exchanges. The report covers the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This is the company’s first year of mandatory reporting under the BRSR framework.
The report gives a closer look at the company’s environmental record, employee data and governance practices. It also provides important details about energy use, emissions, water use, waste, employee strength, gender mix and sales to related parties.
KPB & Associates provided reasonable assurance on the core indicators in the report. This gives more support to the reported figures and makes the document useful for investors who want to understand the company beyond its financial results.
Energy Use Rises in FY26
One of the main points in the report is the rise in energy use. Inventurus Knowledge Solutions used 16,808 GJ of energy from non-renewable sources in FY26. In FY25, the figure stood at 14,741 GJ.
This means non-renewable energy use rose by about 14% in one year. The rise is worth noting because a higher energy requirement can also lead to a higher environmental footprint if the company does not take steps to use cleaner sources of power.
For a healthcare services company with a large employee base and office operations, energy use can rise as the scale of business grows. Still, the next few years will show whether IKS can control this increase through better energy efficiency and a higher share of cleaner power.
Scope 1 and Scope 2 Emissions
The BRSR also gives details about the company’s carbon emissions. Scope 1 emissions stood at 43.90 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent in FY26. This was higher than the FY25 figure of 37.12 metric tonnes.
Scope 2 emissions stood at 3,280.42 metric tonnes in FY26. Scope 2 emissions usually relate to the electricity that a company buys and uses for its operations.
The rise in Scope 1 emissions is in line with the higher use of non-renewable energy. It will be useful to see whether IKS sets clear targets for lower emissions in future reports.
The company’s environmental data shows that its sustainability work is still at an early stage. Since FY26 is its first mandatory BRSR year, future reports should give investors a better base for year-on-year comparison.
Water Use Also Moves Higher
Water withdrawal from third-party sources rose to 36,121.67 kiloliters in FY26 from 30,029.38 kiloliters in FY25.
The increase is another area that investors may want to track. IKS does not operate like a heavy industrial company, so its water needs are mainly linked to its offices and related facilities. A rise in water use may partly reflect a larger business and workforce.
The key point for future years will be whether water use rises at the same pace as the company’s business or whether IKS can improve its water efficiency.
Waste Generation Falls Sharply
One of the stronger parts of the report is the reduction in total waste.
Total waste generated fell to 25.85 metric tonnes in FY26 from 51.34 metric tonnes in FY25. That is almost a 50% reduction in one year.
The company also recycled 4.20 metric tonnes of e-waste. This is important for a technology-led healthcare services business, where computers, electronic equipment and other devices form a major part of office operations.
The sharp fall in total waste is a positive sign. It shows that the company has made progress in this area even as some other environmental figures moved higher.
Employee Base and Gender Mix
The social part of the BRSR provides a clear view of the company’s workforce. As of March 31, 2026, Inventurus Knowledge Solutions had 9,760 permanent employees.
Women made up 41.82% of the permanent workforce. This means women formed more than two-fifths of the company’s permanent employee base.
The report also shows that gross wages paid to female employees accounted for 37% of the total wage bill. This was lower than 40% in the previous year.
The difference between the share of women in the workforce and their share of the wage bill is worth watching. It does not by itself show a pay gap because wage figures can also depend on job roles, seniority and other factors. However, the company’s future reports can help investors understand how this number changes over time.
Employee Turnover Remains High
Another important figure is employee turnover.
The turnover rate for permanent employees was 37.41% in FY26. This is a high number and deserves attention because IKS is a people-driven business.
A large workforce is important for the company’s ability to serve its customers. At the same time, high employee turnover can increase hiring and training costs. It can also create pressure on teams if experienced staff leave at a high rate.
For investors, this is an area to watch closely in the next BRSR and financial reports. A fall in turnover could show better employee retention, while a further rise could create a larger challenge for the company.
POSH Complaints and Workplace Safety
The company reported 12 complaints under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment, or POSH, Act during FY26. All 12 complaints were resolved.
The report also states that there were no safety-related incidents or fatalities during the period.
These disclosures are important because they show how the company handles workplace concerns and employee safety. The fact that all reported POSH complaints were resolved provides information about the company’s internal process for such matters.
Related-Party Sales Need Attention
Perhaps the most important figure for investors is not an environmental number at all. It is the sharp rise in sales to related parties.
Sales to related parties stood at 49.02% of total sales in FY26. In FY25, the figure was 20.04%.
This is a major increase in one year. In simple terms, almost half of the company’s total sales came from related parties under the reported measure.
This does not automatically mean there is a problem. Companies with group structures can have a large amount of business with subsidiaries, parent entities or other connected companies. However, the sharp change makes this an important area for investors to understand.
Investors may want to look at who these related parties are, what services are provided, how the transactions are priced and why the share of related-party sales increased so much during FY26.
The figure should also be viewed along with the company’s wider business performance. A high level of related-party sales can make it more important to understand the quality and stability of the revenue base.
What the FY26 Report Tells Investors
The first BRSR from Inventurus Knowledge Solutions gives investors a broader picture of the company.
There are clear positives. Waste generation fell from 51.34 metric tonnes to 25.85 metric tonnes, and the company recycled 4.20 metric tonnes of e-waste. Women made up 41.82% of the permanent workforce, while all 12 reported POSH complaints were resolved. There were also no safety-related incidents or fatalities during the year.
At the same time, some figures need closer attention. Non-renewable energy use rose from 14,741 GJ to 16,808 GJ. Scope 1 emissions increased from 37.12 to 43.90 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Water withdrawal rose from 30,029.38 kiloliters to 36,121.67 kiloliters.
The 37.41% permanent employee turnover rate is another important point. For a business that depends heavily on skilled people, employee retention can have a direct effect on long-term performance.
Most importantly, related-party sales rose from 20.04% of total sales to 49.02%. This is the number that may require the most detailed review from shareholders.
A Useful First Step for IKS
The FY26 BRSR is an important first step for Inventurus Knowledge Solutions because it creates a wider set of data for investors to track.
The report does not tell a simple positive or negative story. Some areas show clear progress, while others need more work or closer attention. The sharp fall in waste is encouraging, while higher energy use, emissions and water withdrawal need further review.
The social data also gives investors a better idea of the company’s workforce. The 41.82% female workforce share is notable, but the 37.41% employee turnover rate deserves attention.
For shareholders, the biggest question may remain the rise in related-party sales to 49.02%. More detail about this change can help investors judge the strength and quality of the company’s revenue.
Overall, the FY26 sustainability report gives IKS a useful base for future comparison. The real value of the report will become clearer as the company publishes more years of data and investors can see whether the current trends improve, remain stable or move in the wrong direction.
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