Kalyani Steels Limited, a manufacturer of engineering-grade special steels and part of the Kalyani Group, has appointed Amit Kalyani as Chairman of the Board, effective from the close of business on October 28, 2026. He succeeds Dr Babasaheb Kalyani, who has chaired the company since its incorporation.
Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge Limited, has been associated with the Kalyani Group for more than 25 years. He has led the Group’s expansion into aerospace, defence, electric mobility and advanced materials. Over the years, he has worked closely with RK Goyal, Managing Director of Kalyani Steels, on the company’s growth strategy. As Chairman, Amit Kalyani will focus on expanding the company’s presence in green steel, advanced materials and global markets, while strengthening its operations and position in strategic sectors.
“Kalyani Steels was built to meet the most exacting standards from day one, and that culture of precision is our greatest strength,” said Amit Kalyani, Chairman (Designate), Kalyani Steels Limited. He said the company would accelerate its work in green steel, advanced materials and digitalised operations as India’s manufacturing sector seeks materials that meet higher standards of quality and sustainability. He added that Kalyani Steels would look to expand its presence in strategic industries and international markets.
Dr Babasaheb Kalyani said leadership transitions were important for institutions to adapt to changing requirements. He noted that Amit Kalyani’s involvement had contributed to the company’s growth strategy and expressed confidence in its future under the new chairman. Dr Kalyani will continue to advise the Board following the transition.
Kalyani Steels has developed from a captive supplier to Bharat Forge into a producer serving automotive, industrial and strategic sectors in India and overseas. Its total income increased from ₹19.2 crore in 1984 to ₹1,902 crore in the financial year 2025–26. Established in 1973, Kalyani Steels manufactures carbon and alloy steels for forging and engineering applications. Its products include rolled products, as-cast blooms and rounds, pig iron and foundry coke. These materials serve industries such as automotive, diesel engines, bearings, wind turbines, oil and gas, seamless tubes, aluminium smelting and railways. The company is part of the Pune-based Kalyani Group, founded in 1966. The Group’s businesses span automotive components, engineering steel, aerospace, defence, electric mobility, railways, renewable energy, urban infrastructure and specialty chemicals.
