Kennametal India Limited reported a strong financial performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, driven by higher volumes, favourable market conditions, and operational improvements across its business segments. The company posted revenue of ₹4,031 million during the quarter, registering a growth of 39 percent compared to ₹2,896 million reported during the corresponding period of the previous year.
Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the quarter stood at ₹692 million, reflecting a sharp increase of 111 percent over ₹328 million recorded in the comparable quarter of the previous fiscal year. Kennametal India attributed the strong quarterly performance to robust demand across industrial sectors, improved operational efficiencies, and effective management of its diversified product portfolio.
Commenting on the results, Vijaykrishnan Venkatesan, Managing Director of Kennametal India, said the company’s strong performance reflects its ability to capitalize on favourable macroeconomic conditions while driving volume expansion across key markets. He noted that the company continues to focus on operational excellence while actively managing its tungsten supply chain to ensure continuity and responsiveness to customer requirements.
Kennametal India operates across metal cutting, tooling, wear-resistant solutions, and advanced manufacturing technologies serving industries including automotive, aerospace, energy, transportation, engineering, and industrial manufacturing. The company has been strengthening its position in India’s precision engineering and industrial manufacturing ecosystem through investments in technology, manufacturing efficiency, and customer-focused engineering solutions.
Industry analysts believe India’s expanding manufacturing activity, infrastructure investments, automotive production growth, and industrial modernization initiatives are creating strong demand for advanced tooling and precision engineering products. The company stated that its long-term growth strategy remains focused on advancing manufacturing excellence, expanding market presence, and delivering sustainable value to customers and shareholders.
As part of its shareholder value initiatives, Kennametal India also announced an interim dividend of ₹40 per share for FY26. The company continues to focus on improving operational agility and strengthening supply chain resilience amid evolving global commodity dynamics and raw material fluctuations.
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.
