Kirloskar Group launches ‘Made in Kirloskar’ initiative to celebrate engineers and innovation

Kirloskar Group, the 137-year-old Pune-based engineering major, has launched a new, inspirational initiative called ‘Made in Kirloskar’ to celebrate engineering in all forms. The initiative marks a notable cultural shift for the group, reflecting its renewed momentum as it accelerates growth in an era shaped by innovation and expansion.

The campaign was launched with a film that places engineers at its core and underscores the role of engineering in building nations, powering progress, and shaping everyday life. It also draws a symbolic connection between Pune - long regarded as the backbone of India’s industrial and manufacturing ecosystem - and the global innovation landscape.
" Our founder believed that thinking is meaningful only when it leads to making. The group has been guided by this spirit for over 135 years," said Atul Kirloskar, Chairman, Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. and Kirloskar Industries Ltd. "Our engineers are at the core of this journey, as they are the ones who turn imagination into reality, " he added.


Rahul Kirloskar, Chairman of Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd. and Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd, said, "Manufacturing has always been at the core of our group's identity, and engineers form the cornerstone of our success. Today, a Kirloskar product is sold every 20 seconds, fuelling communities, factories, and farms across the world."

The Kirloskar Group’s legacy includes several national firsts that played a defining role in India’s industrial development. These include the country’s first iron plough, centrifugal pump, diesel engine, lathe, electric motor, and air compressor. The group’s commitment to indigenous innovation took root in Pune well before Indian independence, laying the foundations of a self-reliant manufacturing ecosystem long before ‘Make in India’ became a national priority. Self-reliance in technology and products has been a core philosophy of the Group, with a focus on developing and owning world-class innovations through its R&D centres in India. Today, the conglomerate remains at the backbone of critical industries across India and beyond, exporting to more than 70 countries.

Looking ahead, the Kirloskar Group has charted an ambitious course, aiming to nearly double its consolidated revenues to around $5 billion by FY30. To power this transformative growth journey, the promoters have committed a significant investment of nearly Rs 5,000 crore through FY30. These funds will be strategically directed toward expanding capacities, driving product innovation, and venturing into new businesses.

As India emerges as one of the world’s fastest- growing economies, Kirloskar’s trajectory highlights how engineering has contributed to the country’s industrial and economic development. The company reflects both the opportunities and challenges of India’s industrial future by championing sustainability, fostering innovation, and remaining steadfast in its mission of self-reliance.

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1. https://www.kirloskarlimitless.com/

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