Kennametal India announces 60th AGM, reports financial growth and sustainability efforts

Kennametal India Limited will hold its 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 12:00 Noon in Bengaluru. The e-voting period for shareholders will commence on November 3, 2025, at 9:00 AM and conclude on November 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The cut-off date for determining voting rights is October 31, 2025. The company’s total income for FY25 reached ₹11,847 million, a 6.6% increase from the prior year, with profit before tax at ₹1,402 million. Shareholders will vote on the adoption of financial statements, the re-appointment of Keith Alan Mudge as a director, and the ratification of remuneration for cost auditors and secretarial auditors.

The annual report highlights the company's commitment to sustainability, noting a 91% procurement of renewable energy credits and a significant increase in tungsten recovery from carbide grinding sludge. Kennametal India has also outlined its CSR initiatives, including support for STEM education and community engagement programs. Its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2024-25, detailing these efforts, has been filed with BSE Limited.

During FY25, the board of directors saw changes, including the appointment of Amit Laroya as chairman effective November 4, 2024, and the induction of Faisal Saad Hamadi as an additional director effective April 2, 2025.