KIRLOSIND - Kirloskar Indus.
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Kirloskar Industries Limited has appointed Mrs. Ashwini Mali as the Company Secretary for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Avante Spaces Limited, effective March 11, 2026. Mrs. Mali, aged 50, is a seasoned professional who has been with the Kirloskar Group since 2006 and has served as the Company Secretary for the parent company since 2014. This appointment aims to streamline corporate secretarial and compliance functions within the group's subsidiary. The move is a routine administrative update and does not signal any change in the company's strategic direction.
- Mrs. Ashwini Mali appointed as Company Secretary of wholly-owned subsidiary Avante Spaces Limited on March 11, 2026.
- The appointee has 18+ years of experience with the Kirloskar Group, serving as parent company CS since 2014.
- Mrs. Mali holds B.Com and LLB degrees and is an associate member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ACS 19944).
- She maintains directorships in three other entities including Kirloskar Solar Technologies Private Limited.
Kirloskar Industries Limited has announced the appointment of Mrs. Ashwini Mali as the Company Secretary for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Avante Spaces Limited, effective March 11, 2026. Mrs. Mali has been the Company Secretary of the parent company since 2014 and has been with the Kirloskar Group since 2006. This appointment streamlines the secretarial and compliance functions across the group's real estate subsidiary. The move is administrative in nature and does not impact the company's financial operations.
- Mrs. Ashwini Mali appointed as Company Secretary of Avante Spaces Limited effective March 11, 2026.
- She has served as the Company Secretary of the parent company, Kirloskar Industries Limited, since 2014.
- Mrs. Mali has over 18 years of experience with the Kirloskar Group, having joined in 2006.
- Avante Spaces Limited is a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary of Kirloskar Industries Limited.
Kirloskar Industries' material subsidiary, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited (KFIL), has allotted 35,575 equity shares of ₹5 each following the exercise of stock options. This allotment was approved by KFIL's Board of Directors on March 9, 2026. As a result, KFIL's total paid-up share capital has increased to ₹82.46 crore, consisting of 16,49,21,643 equity shares. This is a routine update regarding the capital structure of the subsidiary and has minimal impact on the parent company.
- KFIL allotted 35,575 equity shares of face value ₹5 each under ESOP schemes.
- KFIL's paid-up share capital increased to ₹82,46,08,215.
- Total number of equity shares in KFIL now stands at 16,49,21,643.
- The allotment was approved in the Board meeting held on March 9, 2026.
Kirloskar Industries Limited (KIRLOSIND) has informed the exchanges about investor interactions held by its material subsidiary, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited (KFIL). On March 5, 2026, KFIL management conducted a one-on-one virtual meeting with HDFC Mutual Fund and a group virtual meeting hosted by EMKAY Global. The discussions were centered on the operational overview of the company. The company confirmed that no unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) was shared during these sessions.
- Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited (KFIL) held two separate investor interactions on March 5, 2026.
- A 1x1 virtual meeting was conducted with HDFC Mutual Fund between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
- A group virtual meeting hosted by EMKAY Global was held between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.
- The primary focus of the meetings was an operational overview of the subsidiary.
- Management explicitly stated that no unpublished price sensitive information was discussed.
Kirloskar Industries Limited has notified the exchanges regarding an upcoming investor interaction for its material subsidiary, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited (KFIL). The group virtual meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Hosted by EMKAY Global, the session will involve representatives from various institutional investors and financial institutions. This is a standard regulatory disclosure regarding management interaction with the investor community.
- Material subsidiary Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited (KFIL) to conduct a group virtual meeting
- The meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2026, between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM
- Interaction is hosted by EMKAY Global for institutional investors and analysts
- Disclosure made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
Kirloskar Industries Limited (KIRLOSIND) has informed the exchanges about upcoming investor interactions for its material subsidiary, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited (KFIL). KFIL is scheduled to conduct one-on-one virtual meetings with prominent institutional investors and analysts on March 4 and March 5, 2026. The participants include EMKAY Global, Bandhan Mutual Fund, and HDFC Mutual Fund. These meetings are part of routine investor relations to discuss business updates and performance.
- KFIL to hold 1x1 virtual meetings with EMKAY Global and Bandhan Mutual Fund on March 4, 2026.
- A separate 1x1 virtual meeting is scheduled with HDFC Mutual Fund on March 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
- The meetings are being conducted by Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited, a listed material subsidiary of KIRLOSIND.
- The schedule is subject to changes due to exigencies as per the regulatory filing.
Kirloskar Ferrous Industries (KFIL), a material subsidiary of Kirloskar Industries, reported a 10% increase in casting production to 39,000 tons and a 17% growth in tube sales from its Ahmednagar unit. While pig iron margins faced pressure during the quarter, management noted a price recovery of up to ₹4,000 per ton in January, which is expected to boost Q4 performance. The company is also expanding its renewable energy capacity toward a 200MW target and plans to merge its Punjab foundry (Oliver) to further drive volume growth. Overall, volume growth remains steady across most segments despite pricing volatility.
- Casting production increased 10% YoY to 39,000 tons, with a long-term target to reach 70,000 tons.
- Pig iron prices saw a recovery of approximately ₹4,000 per ton (10%) in North India starting January 2026.
- Tube sales at the Ahmednagar unit grew by 17% to 137,000 metric tons for the nine-month period.
- The company is executing 70MW of additional solar and 25MW of wind power to reach a 200MW green energy capacity.
- Steel sales volume grew by 16% to 60,000 tons, while the Punjab foundry is expected to contribute 15,000 tons in sales this year.
Kirloskar Industries' material subsidiary, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited (KFIL), has announced a special window for the transfer and dematerialization of physical securities. This window is open for one year, from February 5, 2026, to February 4, 2027, specifically for shares purchased or sold before April 1, 2019. Shares transferred through this process will be issued in demat form and will be subject to a mandatory one-year lock-in period. This initiative follows a SEBI circular aimed at resolving long-standing issues with physical share transfers.
- Special window for physical share dematerialization open from February 5, 2026, to February 4, 2027
- Applicable to securities sold or purchased prior to April 1, 2019, including previously rejected requests
- Transferred shares will be under a mandatory lock-in period of one year from the date of registration
- Securities already transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) are excluded from this window
- Requests must be submitted to the Registrar and Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Private Limited
Kirloskar Industries Limited's material subsidiary, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited (KFIL), has declared an interim dividend of ₹3 per equity share for the financial year 2025-2026. This represents a 60% payout on the face value of ₹5 per share. The record date for determining eligible shareholders is set for February 16, 2026, with payments expected to be completed by March 6, 2026. As a significant shareholder in KFIL, this dividend will contribute to Kirloskar Industries' cash flows and non-operating income.
- Interim dividend of ₹3 per equity share (60% of face value ₹5) declared by subsidiary KFIL.
- Record date for dividend entitlement is fixed as February 16, 2026.
- Dividend payment to be processed on or before March 6, 2026, through electronic modes.
- The announcement includes specific instructions for shareholders regarding TDS and KYC updates to ensure correct tax deduction.
Kirloskar Industries reported a mixed performance for Q3 FY26, with consolidated total income remaining flat at INR 1,632 crore. Consolidated PAT for the quarter saw a 7% year-on-year decline to INR 49 crore, primarily due to softer realizations in the pig iron and steel segments of its subsidiary. However, the nine-month (YTD) performance remains strong, with consolidated PAT growing 15% to INR 242 crore. The company's real estate arm, Avante, is showing progress, and standalone YTD PAT grew by 13% to INR 53 crore.
- Consolidated Q3 PAT decreased 7% YoY to INR 49 Cr, while Standalone Q3 PAT fell 10% to INR 6 Cr
- Consolidated YTD FY26 PAT grew 15% YoY to INR 242 Cr on a total income of INR 5,138 Cr
- Standalone YTD FY26 PAT increased 13% YoY to INR 53 Cr, driven by steady contributions from subsidiaries
- Management noted margin resilience in the Pig Iron and Steel segments despite pricing pressures
- Real estate subsidiary Avante Spaces is progressing on its second commercial project
Mr. Ashit Parekh (DIN: 00821577) has resigned from his position as an Independent Director of Kirloskar Industries Limited effective February 13, 2026. The resignation is attributed to his personal pre-occupations, with the director confirming there are no other material reasons for his departure. As a result of this resignation, he also ceases to be a member of the company's Risk Management Committee. The company has complied with SEBI (LODR) Regulations regarding this management change.
- Resignation of Independent Director Ashit Parekh effective from close of business hours on February 13, 2026.
- The director cited 'pre-occupations' as the sole reason for stepping down from the board.
- Confirmed no other material reasons exist for the resignation other than those stated.
- The resignation leads to an immediate vacancy in the company's Risk Management Committee.
Mr. Ashit Parekh has resigned from his position as an Independent Director of Kirloskar Industries Limited, effective from the close of business hours on February 13, 2026. The resignation is attributed to his personal pre-occupations, and he has explicitly confirmed that there are no other material reasons for his departure. Following this resignation, he will also cease to be a member of the company's Risk Management Committee. This transition is a standard board-level change and has been disclosed in compliance with SEBI Listing Obligations.
- Resignation of Independent Director Mr. Ashit Parekh (DIN: 00821577) effective February 13, 2026.
- The director cited 'pre-occupations' as the sole reason for stepping down from the board.
- Mr. Parekh will also vacate his seat on the company's Risk Management Committee.
- Formal confirmation provided that no other material reasons exist for the resignation.
Kirloskar Industries reported a standalone Total Income of ₹14.89 crore for Q3 FY2026, a 6.9% increase from ₹13.93 crore in the same quarter last year. Net profit for the quarter stood at ₹6.21 crore, a slight decline from ₹6.58 crore YoY, largely due to a ₹0.96 crore exceptional expense related to the new Labour Codes. The company's Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) witnessed a significant loss of ₹387.80 crore, reflecting a downward fair valuation of its quoted equity investments. Operational revenue grew by 10.4% YoY, primarily supported by higher interest income.
- Standalone Total Income rose 6.9% YoY to ₹14.89 crore in Q3 FY2026.
- Profit After Tax (Standalone) decreased by 5.6% YoY to ₹6.21 crore from ₹6.58 crore.
- Recorded an exceptional expense of ₹0.96 crore due to the statutory impact of new Labour Codes on employee benefits.
- Other Comprehensive Income reported a massive loss of ₹387.80 crore due to fair value changes in quoted investments.
- Standalone Basic EPS for the quarter stood at ₹5.91, down from ₹6.31 in Q3 FY2025.
Kirloskar Industries reported a 10.4% YoY growth in standalone revenue from operations at ₹9.98 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. However, standalone Profit After Tax (PAT) declined by 5.6% YoY to ₹6.21 crore, primarily due to an exceptional expense of ₹0.96 crore related to the new Labour Codes. The company's total comprehensive income was significantly impacted by a pre-tax fair value loss of ₹452.55 crore on its quoted equity investments. Standalone EPS for the quarter stood at ₹5.91, down from ₹6.31 in the previous year's corresponding quarter.
- Standalone Revenue from Operations increased 10.4% YoY to ₹9.98 crore.
- Standalone Profit After Tax (PAT) fell to ₹6.21 crore from ₹6.58 crore in Q3 FY25.
- Recorded an exceptional item of ₹0.96 crore as a statutory impact of new Labour Codes.
- Total Comprehensive Income showed a loss of ₹381.59 crore due to fair valuation of quoted investments.
- Standalone Basic EPS for the quarter decreased to ₹5.91 from ₹6.31 YoY.
Kirloskar Industries Limited has notified the exchanges that its listed material subsidiary, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited (KFIL), conducted an analyst conference call on February 11, 2026. The call was held to discuss the unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The audio recording of the session is now available on KFIL's website for public review. This is a standard regulatory disclosure ensuring transparency regarding the subsidiary's performance discussions.
- Material subsidiary Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited (KFIL) held an analyst call on February 11, 2026.
- The call focused on financial performance for Q3 FY2026 and the nine-month period ending December 31, 2025.
- Audio recording of the conference call has been uploaded to the subsidiary's official website.
- The disclosure is made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total revenue from operations grew 5% YoY to INR 95.79 Cr. Dividend income contributed INR 62.80 Cr (+4.5% YoY), Interest income contributed INR 24.28 Cr (+3.9% YoY), and Net gain on fair value changes contributed INR 8.71 Cr (+11.8% YoY).
Geographic Revenue Split
100% of revenue is generated in India, primarily through investments in Kirloskar Group companies and real estate licensing in Pune, Maharashtra.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin stood at 81.8% for FY 2024-25, with a net profit of INR 78.32 Cr on total revenue of INR 95.79 Cr. This high margin is characteristic of a Core Investment Company (CIC) with low operating overhead.
EBITDA Margin
Operating profit before working capital changes was negative INR 17.22 Cr, consistent with the previous year's negative INR 17.28 Cr, as core income for a CIC (dividends and interest) is often classified below the operating line in standard reporting.
Capital Expenditure
Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) increased by 65.6% to INR 30.61 Cr from INR 18.48 Cr. Total assets grew 35.9% to INR 5,639.32 Cr, driven by a 41.1% increase in investment value.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Not disclosed in available documents. However, the company earned INR 24.28 Cr in interest income and holds INR 265.42 Cr in loans as assets.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
As a Core Investment Company (CIC), the primary 'raw material' is capital. For its material subsidiary Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited (KFIL), raw materials include iron ore and coal used for pig iron and steel production.
Capacity Expansion
The company's investment portfolio capacity expanded by 41.1% YoY, reaching INR 4,726.16 Cr. Real estate licensing capacity is managed through subsidiary Avante Spaces Limited.
Raw Material Costs
Not applicable for standalone CIC operations. For the subsidiary KFIL, raw material costs are a significant portion of revenue but specific percentages are not provided in the standalone snippets.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Not applicable for standalone CIC operations. Subsidiary KFIL focuses on pig iron, castings, and seamless tubes manufacturing efficiency.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
Growth is driven by the appreciation of the investment portfolio (which grew 41.1% this year) and the development of real estate assets through Avante Spaces Limited. The company raised INR 75 Cr through share warrants to fund future growth and investments.
Products & Services
Investment management services, real estate licensing (Avante Spaces), and through subsidiaries: pig iron, castings, steel, and seamless tubes (KFIL).
Brand Portfolio
Kirloskar
Market Expansion
Market expansion is primarily through the growth of subsidiaries KFIL and Avante Spaces in the industrial and real estate sectors in India.
Strategic Alliances
Strategic alliances are maintained within the Kirloskar Group companies.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The company operates as an unregistered Core Investment Company (CIC). Trends include increasing industrial demand for steel and pig iron (benefiting KFIL) and real estate development in urban centers (benefiting Avante Spaces).
Competitive Landscape
Competes with other industrial holding companies and investment firms in the Indian market.
Competitive Moat
The company's moat is built on the 100-year-old Kirloskar brand and its strategic controlling stakes in key group industrial assets, providing stable dividend streams and long-term capital appreciation.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to interest rate fluctuations, which impact the INR 24.28 Cr interest income and the valuation of the INR 4,726.16 Cr investment portfolio.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to the Companies Act, 2013 and specific regulations governing Core Investment Companies (CIC) in India.
Taxation Policy Impact
The effective tax rate on continuing operations was approximately 22.8% (INR 23.01 Cr tax on INR 100.68 Cr profit). Deferred tax liabilities increased by 106% to INR 505.65 Cr.
Legal Contingencies
The company has received orders and notices from various government and tax authorities regarding direct and indirect taxes. Management is currently analyzing these matters to determine the probability of unfavorable outcomes.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Market volatility is a major risk, as evidenced by the INR 1,362.86 Cr gain in Other Comprehensive Income from fair valuation of equity shares, which could reverse in a downturn.
Geographic Concentration Risk
100% concentration in the Indian market, making it vulnerable to domestic economic shifts.
Third Party Dependencies
Highly dependent on the financial health and dividend-paying capacity of its material subsidiary, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Credit exposure exists through INR 265.42 Cr in loans provided to group companies and other entities.