Network People Services Technologies Limited has informed the Exchange about General Updates
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Network People Services Technologies Limited (NPST), a fintech company offering UPI and digital banking solutions, has been awarded an ESG score of 66 with an 'A' rating by Resurgent ESG Services Private Limited, based on FY 2024-25 data. Governance emerged as the strongest pillar with a score of 81.6 (40% weightage), followed by Social at 71.5 (40% weightage), while Environmental lagged significantly at 23.5 (20% weightage). Key strengths highlighted include strong board governance, Big-6 auditor appointment post main-board listing, improving gender diversity (women employees rose from 20.9% to 27.16%), and zero reported cybersecurity breaches. Areas needing improvement include renewable energy adoption (currently 0% renewable mix), Scope 3 emissions assessment, setting up a dedicated ESG committee, and separation of Chairman and Managing Director roles.
This is a positive but non-material development for shareholders. The 'A' ESG rating may attract sustainability-focused institutional investors and improve the company's profile among ESG funds, though the weak environmental score and absence of key measures like renewable energy use suggest room for improvement. Unlikely to have a direct near-term impact on stock price but adds to the company's governance credibility.