KIRLOSKAR BROTHERS LIMITED Established 1888 A Kirloskar Group Company
At KBL, we follow a philosophy of creating and delivering holistic, long-term and sustainable value and remains committed to ensuring an inclusive governance approach. Our social initiatives are aimed at creating livelihood opportunities and providing access to healthcare and education, thus improving the quality of life in our communities.
M3Health and safety
M4Diversity, equity and inclusion
M5CSR and local communities
M8Talent attraction and retention
M9Supply chain management
M10Risk management
M11Compliance
M12Marketing and communications
M14Customer safety and product quality
M16Market presence
We are driven by a profound dedication to fostering positive social impact and empowerment. We move beyond our organisational boundaries and remain deeply committed to enriching and uplifting local communities and continue to seek new avenues to make a meaningful contribution to the society. In our social journey, we remain embedded in our core values of social responsibility and are propelled towards the goal of cultivating a fairer and more equitable world for all and driving positive change.
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Our CSR initiatives are aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and focus on creating a lasting impact through education, enhancing green cover, promoting healthcare and developing skills.
Impact and outcomes: Enabled better learning conditions for 447 children in ZP schools and 206 children in ICDS centres.
Supported the adoption of renewable energy by donating solar systems (3kW and 2kW) to several Gram Panchayats and schools, including Gram Panchayat, Talbid; Gram Panchayat, Wing; Gram Panchayat, Tasawade; ZPS, Vanvasmachi; ZPS, Varade; and Shikshan Mandal Karad.
Supported Aaranyak, an Assam-based NGO committed to rhino protection, by donating two electric scooters and protective equipment to strengthen their efforts in safeguarding wildlife and preserving natural habitats.
We have built strong relationship of trust with diverse stakeholders, including customers, local communities, investors, governmental bodies, distributors and suppliers. We understand the importance of these relationships in meeting the changing needs of our diverse stakeholders. Our partnerships with each of our stakeholders highlight our commitment to providing high-quality services and responsive support, while upholding the ethical practices.
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KBL hosted Business Partners Meet bringing together key stakeholders to celebrate past achievements and envision future successes. This event underscored the critical role of collaboration in driving operational excellence and innovation. The theme, “Partnering for Excellence”, emphasised KBL’s commitment to innovation and strong partnerships. The agenda featured insightful presentations, engaging panel discussions and interactive sessions, fostering meaningful dialogue on leveraging synergies for mutual growth
In alignment with KBL’s strategic objectives and policies, KBL has established APOEMs equipped with advanced testing facilities across all zones. Each APOEM plant is supervised by a dedicated KBL quality expert, ensuring strict compliance with our rigorous quality standards and parameters. As part of our commitment to excellence, we require all dealers to procure and sell KBL-branded “APOEM” pumpsets, which include KBL-branded pumps and motors, thereby delivering world-class products to our customers.
KBL’s fifth APOEM South (S. Rudraradhya & Co) was inaugurated by CMD, JMD and KBL senior management in February 2025.
Digitisation & Digitalisation: As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance dealer engagement, KBL is embracing digitisation and digitalisation to streamline operations and improve communication with our dealers. Through digital platforms, KBL provides real-time access to product information, sales data and training resources, ensuring that our dealers are well-equipped to respond to market needs quickly and efficiently.
Annual Recognition of Excellence: KBL celebrate and recognise top-performing partners both within India and internationally for their exceptional contributions to our mutual success
Training and Development: KBL conduct technical and behavioural training programmes at plants, regional offices and partner locations to enhance skills and empower partners to perform at their best
Regular Engagement through Business Events: KBL host annual functions, regional conferences and business meetings to foster open communication, gain valuable feedback and understand our partners’ needs and perceptions.
Collaborative Marketing and Promotions: Product promotion campaigns and marketing activities are carried out in close collaboration with both customers and channel partners, boosting visibility and market reach.
KBL-KBC Quiz: A dedicated knowledge-building initiative, the KBL-KBC Quiz, allows our partners to participate via a dedicated app. Winners are honoured at the Annual Dealer Conference.
Continuous Performance Monitoring and Guidance: KBL regularly assess the performance of partners, offering guidance to help them meet business objectives, adhere to commercial policies and ensure consistent growth.
Market Engagement through Exhibitions: Our partners participate in targeted exhibitions and advertisements, helping us showcase our products and strengthen our presence in key markets.
Direct Engagement and Feedback: KBL conduct one-on-one discussions with our dealers to gather valuable market feedback, which helps to make informed decisions and continuously improve products and services.
This was a 2-day programme involving one-to-one discussions with the dealers to seek their feedback and understanding their concerns. There was ‘Rewards & Recognition’ session to felicitate the top performers under various categories. It was a well-utilised platform to engage with the dealers and plan the business for the year ahead.
The team’s stories of grit, strategy and perseverance were truly inspiring, resonating deeply with KBL’s core values of strength, teamwork and an unwavering drive for excellence. We are proud to be the Associate Partner of Puneri Paltan for Pune Kabaddi League Season 11. This partnership symbolises a shared commitment to representing India on the global stage and celebrating the ‘Make in India’ spirit. PKL has emerged as one of India’s most popular sporting leagues, captivating millions of fans with its high-octane action. The league has played a significant role in elevating the profile of Kabaddi, a traditional Indian sport, both nationally and internationally.
As a proud associate sponsor of Puneri Paltan, we are excited to be part of this thrilling sporting spectacle. There are striking similarities between KBL and Kabaddi. As the Company celebrates 137 years of excellence, it is noteworthy that the modern version of Kabaddi also traces its origins to the early 20th century. Kabaddi embodies qualities such as strength, intelligence, speed and strategy. Similarly, KBL products are renowned for their reliability, durability and innovation.
Both KBL and Kabaddi share the “Make in India” spirit and proudly represent Pune on the global stage. Puneri Paltan, known for their exceptional defensive abilities and strategic gameplay, have consistently showcased their dominance in the PKL
