Usha Martin Limited has been voluntarily assigned with an ESG Rating of Crisil ESG 54 and Core ESG Rating of Crisil Core ESG 58 by Crisil ESG Ratings & Analytics Ltd, according to reports from Business Standard. The rating was based on information and data of the company pertaining to financial year 2025-26 available in the public domain. The ratings were assigned on August 21, 2026, with the company confirming that it did not engage the agency for the assessment, which was conducted independently. As per TipRanks, these independently derived ESG scores signal an external evaluation of the company's environmental, social, and governance practices and may influence investor perception and stakeholder assessment of its sustainability profile.
The ESG ratings were provided by Crisil ESG Ratings & Analytics Ltd, which is a SEBI registered Category-1 ESG Ratings Provider, as reported by Business Standard. This regulatory status ensures the credibility and reliability of the ESG assessment methodology used in the rating process. The company emphasized that the process was independent, with no engagement or payment involved in securing the ratings. As per Business Upturn, the assessment was made using publicly available information and data, with the ratings subsequently communicated to Usha Martin via email on August 21, 2026, at 18:27 IST.
The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, with the company notifying the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd, BSE Limited, and Societe de la Bourse de Luxembourg. Manish Agarwal, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, signed the disclosure and noted that the ratings were intimated via email at 6:27 pm IST on the date of assignment. The company confirmed it did not engage the agency for the assessment, which was conducted independently. As reported by Business Upturn, the company has made this disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI regulations and has made the information available on its official website at www.ushamartin.com.
ESG ratings are increasingly becoming a critical benchmark for organisations aiming to attract responsible investments and highlight their commitment to sustainable practices. According to Business Upturn, these ratings provide insights into how a company manages environmental risks, its social responsibilities, and governance structures. Usha Martin's ESG ratings can reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices, which may enhance its reputation among stakeholders, including investors, customers, and industrial partners. By formally announcing these independently derived ESG scores, Usha Martin enhances transparency around its non-financial performance, potentially affecting its positioning among ESG-conscious investors and within its broader industry peer group. Established in 1986, Usha Martin Limited has been at the forefront of wire rope manufacturing across the globe, driven by technological innovation and commitment to quality and sustainability.
