Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) launched "Builder of Modern Maharashtra - Shanvakiya", An Autobiography of Shri S V Kirloskar, on his 130th Birth Anniversary dated 8th October 2021.

Shri S V Kirloskar played a pivotal role in the success journey of KBL. He was the founder-editor of the Kirloskar, Stree, and Manohar magazines, which contributed to entrepreneurship, women's upliftment, and social issues. He also played an important role in establishing the Deccan Manufacturers Association, working for the Maratha Chamber of Commerce and Industries, and completing the Koyna Dam Scheme, which accelerated Maharashtra's industrialisation.