KEC International Ltd. has announced a significant improvement in its sustainability profile, confirmed by an update from MSCI ESG Ratings. Effective from March 23, 2026, the company’s ESG Rating has been officially upgraded from ‘BBB’ to ‘A’. This positive reassessment reflects KEC’s enhanced performance and management of material environmental, social, and governance risks, reinforcing its commitment to responsible business practices.
Key Update on ESG Performance
KEC International Ltd. has received formal notification regarding a positive reassessment of its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance by MSCI ESG Ratings. This critical update was officially confirmed on March 27, 2026.
Rating Enhancement Details
The core of the announcement is the upgrade of the company’s standing within the MSCI framework. KEC International’s ESG Rating has been improved from the previous category of ‘BBB’ to the higher rating of ‘A’. This significant shift in rating classification reflects the robust improvements and maturity in the management of material ESG issues across the organization.
This upgrade is stated to be effective from March 23, 2026, indicating that the enhanced performance metrics were recognized just prior to the date of this public intimation.
Stock Exchange Filings
In accordance with regulatory requirements, this information was simultaneously furnished to both major Indian stock exchanges:
- National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), with the company’s Symbol listed as KEC.
- BSE Limited (BSE), with the Scrip Code recorded as 532714.
The company affirmed that this information is provided for the records and information of the shareholders and the exchanges.
Source: BSE
