Kennametal India Limited (KIL) reported revenue of ₹3,340 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, registering a 16.4% increase compared with ₹2,870 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Profit Before Tax reached ₹353 million, compared with ₹324 million in Q2 FY25, reflecting a 9% rise. The figure includes a one-time expense of ₹34 million linked to the rollout of new labour codes.
The performance was supported by favourable domestic economic conditions, with sustained industrial activity across core sectors contributing to higher demand. The company’s broad product mix and close customer engagement helped strengthen its market position while maintaining cost control and operational efficiency.
Commenting on the results, Managing Director Vijaykrishnan Venkatesan said the quarter’s outcome underscores the company’s ability to leverage growth opportunities in India while navigating volatility in tungsten prices. He added that steady volume expansion and calibrated pricing measures supported performance, particularly in the Hard Metal segment.
Looking ahead, Kennametal India will continue to focus on enhancing manufacturing capabilities, deepening market penetration, and creating sustained value for stakeholders as part of its long-term growth roadmap. Kennametal India Limited is a subsidiary of Kennametal Inc, USA, a global industrial technology leader with over 85 years of expertise in materials science, tooling, and wear-resistant solutions.
Kennametal serves customers across aerospace and defence, earthworks, energy, general engineering, and transportation, helping them manufacture with precision and efficiency. With approximately 8,100 employees across more than 60 countries, Kennametal Inc. generated approximately USD 2 billion in revenues in fiscal 2025.
