Kennametal India Kicks Off FY26 with Double-Digit Profit Growth

Bengaluru, India – Kennametal India Ltd (KIL), for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, posted revenues of INR 2,960 Million (Mn), marking a growth of 9.47 percent over INR 2,704 Mn in the same period last year. Profit Before Tax (PBT) stood at INR 434 Mn, up 28.78 percent from INR 337 Mn in Q1 FY25, driven by end market strength and a focus on profitable growth and operational excellence.

“Our Q1 performance is driven largely by continued momentum in key end markets, strategic growth initiatives, and disciplined operational execution,” said Vijaykrishnan Venkatesan, Managing Director, Kennametal India. “The strength of our differentiated portfolio across the Hard Metal segment as well as the Machining Solutions Group enabled our customers to solve their most complex manufacturing challenges. Our teams continue to deliver value by leveraging our global materials science and engineering expertise paired with local execution strength.”

As part of a long-term growth strategy, Kennametal India remains committed to advancing manufacturing excellence, expanding its market presence, and delivering superior value to shareholders.

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