Kennametal India Ltd

Q4 FY26 results

• Revenue in Q4 FY26 rose 47.68% YoY to ₹4,776 Mn.
• PBT increased to ₹1,184 Mn from ₹413 Mn YoY.
• Growth driven by broad-based demand across end-use segments; Hard Metal volume growth supported.
• Outlook: management expects continued momentum and opportunities for profitable growth.

Financial results approved

• Audited FY26 Q4 and full-year AFR approved; auditor's report unmodified.

Key financial highlights

• Q4 revenue ₹4,776 mn; Q4 PBT ₹1,184 mn.
• FY26 year revenue ₹15,107 mn; net profit ₹1,960 mn.

Governance and appointments

• Re-appointed cost auditors: M/s. K.S. Kamalakara & Co. for 2026-27.
• Appointed Mr. Vigneshkumar V as SMP (EHS) effective Aug 13, 2026.

Shareholder communication and AGM

• 61st AGM notice approved for Nov 13, 2026.
• Press release on results enclosed and to be issued.

Regulatory/Accounting impact

• Labour Code changes increase gratuity liability by ₹52 mn; recognized in employee benefits.

Demat processing and owner update

• Securities received for dematerialisation were confirmed to depositories by the RTA.
• The dematerialised securities were listed on the stock exchanges where earlier issues are listed.
• Certificates dematerialised were mutilated and cancelled after verification; depository name updated as registered owner within prescribed timeline.

Senior Management Appointment

• Mr. Akshay Kulkarni appointed Senior Management effective March 30, 2026
• He is Senior General Manager - Sales prior to appointment
• Mr. Kulkarni has 22+ years in engineering and industrial manufacturing sectors
• Holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Management
• Previously held leadership roles at Johnson Controls and 3M India Limited
• Joined Kennametal India Limited on May 2, 2024 as National Sales Manager
• Promoted to Senior General Manager - Sales before current appointment
• No relationships with other directors disclosed