- Business
- Kennametal India Limited manufactures and markets metalworking tools, hard metal products, and specialized machinery in India and select international markets including Germany, the United States, and China. Founded in 1964 and headquartered at 8/9th Mile, Tumkur Road, Bangalore, India, the company produces carbide metalworking tools such as solid carbide end mills, turning and milling inserts, and wear-resistant components; offers machine tools including high-precision grinders under the WIDIA brand and special-purpose machines from its MSG division for automotive, defense, railways, infrastructure, and general engineering sectors; and provides coatings, powders, and productivity solutions for metal cutting, earthworking, and wear applications. Kennametal India operates as a subsidiary of U.S.-based Kennametal Inc., focusing on metal cutting tools and engineered components for demanding industries like aerospace, transportation, and oil and gas. In recent developments, the company invests ₹680 million to expand its Metalcutting Solutions Group (MSG) capabilities, enhancing CNC machining solutions and WIDIA technologies; reports sequential revenue growth in Q2 FY26 compared to Q2 FY25 alongside improved net profit margins to approximately 10.6%; and undergoes board changes including the appointment of Anupriya Garg as Company Secretary in July 2024 and new directors such as Faisal Saad Hamadi in April 2025.