Kennametal India Limited (KIL), a manufacturer of high-performance cutting tools and engineered components, reported sales of INR 3,234 million for the quarter ended 30 June 2025, a 6.9 percent increase from INR 3,024 million in the same period last year. Profit Before Tax (PBT) rose 3.2 percent to INR 413 million, compared with INR 400 million a year earlier.

The company attributed the performance to growth across its portfolio of tooling, wear-resistant, and machining solutions, supported by operational efficiency measures and higher volumes.

“We continued our revenue growth this quarter, while enhancing operational efficiency to drive profitability. Despite uncertainties around tariffs and evolving market dynamics, we leveraged the momentum in our domestic market and continued to deliver innovative solutions that address our customers’ most critical machining challenges,” said Vijaykrishnan Venkatesan, Managing Director, KIL.

Kennametal India Limited, based in Bengaluru, is a subsidiary of Kennametal Inc., USA, which operates in more than 60 countries and reported revenues of approximately USD 2.1 billion in fiscal 2023. The company provides materials science, tooling, and wear-resistant solutions to sectors including aerospace, earthworks, energy, general engineering, and transportation.