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Stakeholder engagement

Strengthening connections with stakeholders

We believe in fostering mutually beneficial and constructive engagement with our stakeholders to gain a deeper understanding of their needs and expectations.
By maintaining open dialogue, we gather valuable insights that shape our strategies and decisionmaking processes. This approach not only strengthens our relationships but also enables us to achieve organisational objectives while creating lasting value for all stakeholders.

Our Stakeholder Engagement Mechanism

Our commitment to building strong relationships with all stakeholders is instrumental in achieving our objectives and contributing to the overall well-being of the organisation. We strive to create value for our stakeholders by aligning our decision-making process with their expectations and goals through transparent and ongoing communication. We have implemented a structured internal process to effectively engage with both internal and external stakeholders, thereby prioritising their requirements. To ensure their inputs are incorporated into our strategies

we proactively address their concerns and focus on areas that require improvement.

Our Stakeholder Engagement Policy governs the process, ensuring transparency and consistency. The Corporate Responsibility Committee (CRC) oversees the stakeholder engagement process and reports the results of interactions to the Board of Directors. Furthermore, the Board has a dedicated Stakeholder Relationship Committee, which focusses specifically on certain stakeholders, such as investors, analysts, and shareholders. To ensure accountability, we set targets, regularly review our performance, and report on our progress, creating transparency across our communities.

How We Identify and Engage With Material Stakeholders

We have adopted the following approach to ensure and incorporate our stakeholders’ inputs in our strategies, address their concerns and focus on areas that need improvement

Identification

Identify individual or stakeholder groups who can impact or be impacted by our business activities directly or indirectly.

Analyse and Prioritisation

Analyse and prioritise stakeholders based on the level of responsibility, impact dependence and influence on our business and vice-versa.

Engagement and Collaboration

Engage and collaborate with the stakeholders through a robust engagement plan based on the nature, concerns and aspirations of the stakeholder group to build constructive relationships that promote sustainable growth and mutually beneficial outcomes.

Mapping Our Priority Stakeholders

Responding to Stakeholder Priorities

Board and Senior Leadership

Stakeholder Importance

They provide strategic guidance to the Company. They also oversee the Company’s performance and risk management.

Needs and Expectations

  • Ethical business conduct
  • Robust financial performance
  • Sustainable and resilient business operations
  • Compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
  • Transparency in reporting and disclosure

Methods of Engagement

  • In-person and virtual meetings

Frequency

  • Quarterly
  • Need-based

How We Create or Preserve Value

Update senior management on the overall performance of the organisation on financial and non-financial parameters.

Upholding ethical governance

NIL

instances of breach in code, non-ethical practices or non-compliance with regulatory requirements

₹0.05 crore

fines due to regulatory non-compliance


Capitals Impacted

Investors

Stakeholder Importance

They provide financial capital to achieve long-term business growth and stability

Needs and Expectations

  • Economic and ESG performance
  • Long-term growth
  • Better return on investment
  • Debt servicing
  • Transfer of shares, issue of certificates and general meetings
  • Non-receipt of annual report
  • Transparent business practices

Methods of Engagement

  • Investor meets
  • Annual General Meetings
  • Periodic declarations on performance
  • Email
  • Earnings calls
  • Website
  • Press releases

Frequency

  • Quarterly
  • Need-based

How We Create or Preserve Value

  • Increased operating capacity with Godda plant commissioning
  • Utilised cash accruals to reduce debt, including pre-payment
  • Utilised untied capacities gainfully in the merchant and short-term markets
Healthy Returns and Stronger Prospects

₹1,96,395.33 crore

Market capitalisation

25.29%

Return on Equity*

* Average of total equity at the beginning and end of the period

Capitals Impacted

Employees

Stakeholder Importance

They execute operations and strategies. An engaged and productive workforce reinforces business competitiveness and market leadership.

Needs and Expectations

  • Fair remuneration and equal opportunities
  • Skill development and career growth opportunities
  • Employee well-being
  • Rewards and recognition
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Work-life balance

Methods of Engagement

  • Direct interaction
  • Employee engagement/feedback surveys
  • Power Talk
  • E-Sampark
  • Performance Management
  • Open forums
  • Rewards and Recognitions
  • Employee well-being programmes
  • Learning and development programmes
  • Grievance Redressal Mechanism

Frequency

  • On-going

How We Create or Preserve Value

  • Timely salary payments
  • Zero tolerance for harassment and discrimination at the workplace
  • Learning and development programmes
  • Employee wellness programmes
  • Robust rewards and recognition programmes
  • Safe working environment

₹784.40 crore

Total employee benefits


Capitals Impacted

Workers

Stakeholder Importance

They support the continuity of business activities

Needs and Expectations

  • Safe working environment
  • Timely and fair payments
  • Safety training

Methods of Engagement

  • Direct interaction
  • Grievance Redressal Mechanism
  • Toolbox talks

Frequency

  • On-going

How We Create or Preserve Value

  • Ensuring a safe and healthy working environment
  • Timely wage payments
  • Safety training programmes
Safe, fair, and growth-oriented workplace

12.33%

increase in average wages

0.19

lost time injury frequency rate


Capitals Impacted

Suppliers and Vendors

Stakeholder Importance

They are a critical part of the value chain. Strong relations secure availability at competitive prices and seamless operations.

Needs and Expectations

  • Timely payments and query redressal
  • Transparent dealing and fair opportunities
  • Long-term partnership
  • Capacity building

Methods of Engagement

  • Emails and meetings
  • On-boarding processes
  • Supplier audits
  • Supplier assessment
  • Training workshops and seminars

Frequency

  • As and when required

How We Create or Preserve Value

  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Contractor Safety
  • Management System
  • Responsible supply chain practices
  • Transparent and selection process
  • Performance and feedback reviews
  • Screening and assessment of suppliers on ESG parameters

35%

Procurement from local suppliers


Capitals Impacted

Customers

Stakeholder Importance

They are essential for revenue generation and business sustainability. Customer-centricity strengthens relations and contributes to long-term success.

Needs and Expectations

  • Sustained power availability with minimal outage
  • Optimum electricity tariff
  • Planned maintenance
  • Modernisation and upgradation

Methods of Engagement

  • Direct Communication
  • One-on-One interaction
  • Emails
  • Seminars
  • Customer feedback surveys
  • Website
  • Electronic and print media
  • Customer grievance redressal mechanism

Frequency

  • On-going
  • Need-based

How We Create or Preserve Value

  • Technology, digitalisation and analytics to consistently maintain high cumulative availability
  • Ensure competitive tariffs
  • Meet increasing power demand in states

₹5.60/kWh

Average PPA tariff (net)

₹5.93/kWh

Average merchant/short-term tariff (net)


Capitals Impacted

Local Communities

Stakeholder Importance

They provide a social licence to operate. Prioritising inclusive growth fosters mutually beneficial relations.

Needs and Expectations

  • Employment and industry relations
  • Resource availability
  • Support in the utilisation of ecosystem services
  • Healthcare and educational support
  • Livelihood and employment opportunities
  • Access to clean water and sanitation

Methods of Engagement

  • Meetings/discussions with local communities
  • Interactions with NGO partners and communities
  • Need assessment
  • Community development programmes
  • Outcome assessment
  • Grievance Mechanism
  • Advertisements
  • Publications
  • CSR Report
  • Integrated Annual Report and Sustainability Report

Frequency

  • On-going
  • Need-based

How We Create or Preserve Value

  • Infrastructure development for water conservation
  • Programmes focussed on providing quality education
  • Programmes focussed on providing skill development and livelihood opportunities
  • Health camps and awareness sessions

12,34,155

Direct and indirect beneficiaries


Capitals Impacted

Government and Regulators

Stakeholder Importance

They frame policies and regulations. Meaningful partnerships support a beneficial regulatory regime for industry growth.

Needs and Expectations

  • Compliance
  • Revenue
  • Taxes
  • Community development

Methods of Engagement

  • Policy Advocacy
  • Direct interaction with the regulatory bodies on a case-to-case basis
  • Regulatory audits and inspections
  • Formal dialogues
  • Integrated Annual Report

Frequency

  • On-going
  • Need-based

How We Create or Preserve Value

  • Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Working closely with regulators on policy advocacy
  • Timely tax payment
  • Aligning with national interests

₹7,239 crore

Tax contribution to the national exchequer


Capitals Impacted

Industry Bodies

Stakeholder Importance

They play a crucial role in presenting a unified perspective to the government on policy advocacy.

Needs and Expectations

  • Advocacy on industry-specific topics and concerns

Methods of Engagement

  • Meetings
  • Conferences and seminars

Frequency

  • Need-based

How We Create or Preserve Value

  • Renewal of memberships
  • Collaboration with industry bodies

Capitals Impacted

Media

Stakeholder Importance

They facilitate timely and transparent communication with stakeholders, building trust and reliability

Needs and Expectations

  • Transparency and credibility in the company’s dealings, operations and communications
  • Adherence to ethical practices

Methods of Engagement

  • Meetings in person or via call/virtual platforms
  • Press release
  • Interview
  • Website
  • Social media

Frequency

  • Need-based

How We Create or Preserve Value

  • Regular communication of progress through press releases and interviews

49,887

Media coverage (including Print and Online)


Capitals Impacted

Academic and Research Institution

Stakeholder Importance

They facilitate access to the latest research, advanced technologies and innovative solutions.

Needs and Expectations

  • Adoption of new technologies and solutions through innovation

Methods of Engagement

  • Periodic meetings

Frequency

  • Need-based

How We Create or Preserve Value

  • Investments in research and innovation

Capitals Impacted