KIRLOSKAR BROTHERS LIMITED Established 1888 A Kirloskar Group Company
The seeds of this legacy were sown in 1896 with the establishment of a modest bicycle shop by our visionary founder, Shri Laxmanrao Kirloskar, alongside his brother, Shri Ramuanna Kirloskar. This humble beginning ignited India’s journey towards industrialisation.
The visionary foresight of Shri Laxmanrao Kirloskar laid the cornerstone for the future of the Kirloskar Group. His son, Shri Shantunrao Kirloskar, who joined the Company in 1926, played a pivotal role in expanding its horizons. Under his leadership, Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) transformed from a modest enterprise into a diversified industrial conglomerate. The Group’s growth gained momentum with the establishment of Mysore Kirloskar Ltd. in 1941, under the leadership of Shri Shambhuanana Jambhekar and Shri Rajaram Kirloskar. This upward trajectory continued under the dynamic stewardship of Shri S.L. Kirloskar, with strong support from Shri N.W. Gurjar and Shri Ravi Kirloskar. In 1946, the Group entered a significant phase of diversification with the founding of Kirloskar Electric Company Limited in Bangalore and Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited in Pune, further strengthening its industrial footprint across India.
From its nascent stages in 1910 from a small factory shed at Kirloskarvadi, KBL has undergone a remarkable transformation into a globally recognised multinational conglomerate. Today, our footprint extends across 17 manufacturing facilities worldwide, with Kirloskarvadi continuing to remain the enduring heart of all our operations.
Over the years, KBL has risen to become a global leader in fluid management, providing cutting-edge solutions to diverse sectors including construction, process industries, nuclear energy, marine & defence, power generation, petrochemicals and sustainable water management.
At KBL, innovation and sustainability go hand in hand as we engineer energy-efficient, eco-friendly solutions that minimise the environmental impact. Our DBxe and LLC™ series pumps, both GreenPro Ecolabel certified, deliver superior hydraulic performance, while reducing energy costs and carbon footprints.
Embracing renewable energy, we offer pioneering solutions such as Pump as Turbine (PAT) and PICO, generating clean power from flowing water, alongside fish-friendly pumps that safeguard marine ecosystems. We are also embracing future-ready technologies including IoT, AI and AR to create smarter, more responsive and immersive pump systems.
KirloSmart™, our IoT-based remote monitoring solution, offers real-time remote monitoring, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability. From intelligent pressure boosting systems that ensure seamless water supply in high-rises to rapid-response flood control units deployed in disaster-hit regions, our innovations are shaping resilient communities.
As India accelerates toward a clean energy future, KBL stands ready to power this transformation, delivering advanced pumping solutions for nuclear energy projects that will help secure sustainable growth.
Our legacy, built upon a foundation of relentless innovation, unwavering resilience and an enduring commitment to excellence, continues to shape the future of industries worldwide.
