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HFCL/SEC/2026-27 September 5, 2026 BSE Ltd. National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. st th 1 Floor, New Trading Wing, Rotunda Building Exchange Plaza, 5 Floor, C – 1, Block G Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street, Fort Bandra – Kurla Complex, Bandra (E) SMeucmurbiatiy – C 4o0d0e0 N0o1. : 500183 SMeucmurbiatiy – C 4o0d0e0 N5o1. : HFCL corp.relations@bseindia.com cmlist@nse.co.in RE: Disclosure under Regulation 34 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”). Subject: Submission of Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26 Dear Sir(s)/ Madam, Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the financial year 2025-26 (“BRSR”), In terms of Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, we hereby submit a copy of the which also forms part of the Annual Report. The same is also being filed in XBRL format. The BRSR is also available on the website of the Company at www.hfcl.com. You are requested to take the above information on records and upload the same on your respective websites. Thanking you. For HFCL Limited Y ours faithfully, (Manoj Baid) EPrnecsli:d ent & Company Secretary HFCL BRSR 2025-26 Regd. Office: Plot No. 38, Institutional Area, Sector 32, Gurugram-122001, Haryana, Tel: 91-124-4310000, Fax: +91-124-4310050 Corporate Identity Number: L64200HR1987PLC148689 HFCL Limited | Annual Report 2025-26 Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) SECTION A: GENERAL DISCLOSURES I. D etails of the listed entity: Question Response 1. Corporate Identity Number (CIN) of the Listed Entity L64200HR1987PLC148689 2. Name of the Listed Entity HFCL Limited 3. Year of Incorporation 11/05/1987 4. Registered Office Address Plot No� 38, Institutional Area, Sector – 32, Gurugram – 122 001, Haryana 5. Corporate Address 8, Commercial Complex, Masjid Moth, Greater Kailash- II, New Delhi-110 048 6. E-mail secretarial@hfcl�com 7. Telephone +91-124-4310000 8. Website www�hfcl�com 9. Financial Year for which reporting is being done April 1, 2025- March 31, 2026 10. Name of the Stock Exchange(s) where shares are listed National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and BSE Limited (BSE) 11. Paid-up Capital (INR) ₹153�06 Crore 12. Name and contact details (telephone & email) of the Name: Mr� Manoj Baid person who may be contacted in case of queries on the Email: secretarial@hfcl�com BRSR report Telephone: +91-11-35209400 13. Reporting Boundary - Are the disclosures under Standalone this report made on a standalone basis (i.e., only for the entity) or on a consolidated basis (i.e., for the entity and all the entities which form a part of its consolidated financial statements, taken together) 14. Name of assurance provider Bureau Veritas (India) Private Limited ("Bureau Veritas") 15. Type of assurance obtained Reasonable Assurance on BRSR Core* *Please refer to pages 202 to 205 for the Assurance Report� II. P roducts/Services: 16. D etails of business activities (accounting for 90% of the turnover): Description of Main Activity Description of Business Activity %Turnover of the entity 1� Telecom Products Telecom Products - Manufacturing of optical fiber, optical 56�61 fiber cables and telecom and networking products 2� Turnkey Contract and Services Engineering, Procurement and Construction Services 43�37 17. P roduct/Services sold by the entity (accounting for 90% of the entity’s turnover): S. % of total Turnover Product/Service NIC Code No. contributed 1� Optical Fiber Cables 27310 46�17 2� Telecom Products/Equipment 26104 10�44 3� Turnkey Contracts and Services 42202 43�37 Total 99.98 Corporate Overview Statutory Reports Financial Statements BRSR III. Operations: 18. N umber of locations where plants and/or operations/offices of the entity are situated: Location Number of Plants Number of Offices Total National 4 80 84 International 0 11* 11 *Including offices of subsidiaries� 19. M arkets Served by the Entity: a. Number of Locations: Location Number National (No� of States) Pan India International HFCL exports its products to over 60 countries, including Germany, France, Denmark, (No� of Countries) Ireland, Austria, Finland, Italy, United Kingdom (UK), Portugal, Spain, United States of America (USA), Canada, Mexico, Argentina, South Africa, Turkey, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and more� b. What is the contribution of exports as a percentage of the total turnover of the entity? D uring FY26 exports contributed 41% to the total consolidated turnover of the Company� c. A Brief on types of customers H FCL is a leading technology enterprise with operations in high end Telecom and Defence Equipment, Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber Cables and also creating digital networks for telcos, enterprises and governments� Over the years, HFCL has emerged as a trusted partner offering sustainable high-tech solutions with a commitment to provide the latest technology products to its customers� Our strong R&D expertise coupled with our global system integration services and decades of experience in fiber optics enable us to deliver innovative digital network solutions required for the most advanced networks� HFCL’s customers are broadly classified into three categories: 1. Business-to-Business (B2B): T his segment encompasses engagements with major telecom operators, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and turnkey project companies� HFCL supplies critical components such as optical fiber cables, telecom and networking equipment essential for the deployment of 4G, 5G, and broadband networks along with defence equipment� Additionally, the Company offers network implementation solutions to turnkey project partners� These clients rely on HFCL’s reliable manufacturing infrastructure and technological capabilities to deliver scalable, high-quality connectivity solutions� 2. Business-to-Emerging Corporate Accounts (B2ECA): T his segment comprises Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and system integrators, who are central to India’s ongoing digital transformation� HFCL supports these customers with advanced fiber-optic solutions, telecom hardware, and integrated network services designed to enable enterprise-grade connectivity and infrastructure expansion across diverse geographies� 3. B usiness-to-Government (B2G): H FCL plays a crucial role in serving government entities, including, defence organisations, public sector undertakings (PSUs) and Indian Railways� HFCL has a strong track record in executing large-scale telecom infrastructure projects, including transport networks, FTTH rollouts, and advanced Wi-Fi deployments� The Company supports critical defence communication infrastructure with secure, end-to-end network deployments contributing directly to India’s digital and security imperatives� HFCL Limited | Annual Report 2025-26 4. Manufacturing Support: H FCL’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in Hyderabad, Goa, and Hosur are central to its ability to serve the diverse clientele� These units specialise in the production of optical fiber cables, optical fiber, telecom networking products, and defence-grade equipment� This manufacturing backbone enables HFCL to deliver high-performance, customised solutions across both domestic and international markets� IV. E mployees: 20. D etails as at the end of Financial Year 2025-26: a. Employees and Workers (including differently abled) Employees (including differently abled) Male Female S. Total Particulars Number Percentage Number Percentage No. (A) (B) (B/A) (C) (C/A) 1� Permanent Employees 1,641 1,525 93 116 7 2� Other than Permanent Employees 495 487 98 8 2 3. Total Employees (1+2) 2,136 2,012 94 124 6 Workers (including differently abled) Male Female S. Total Particulars Number Percentage Number Percentage No. (A) (B) (B/A) (C) (C/A) 4� Permanent Workers 179 158 88 21 12 5� Other than Permanent Workers 1,158 1,018 88 140 12 6. Total Workers (4+5) 1,337 1,176 88 161 12 No [Showing first 8,000 characters — download PDF for full document]