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{{Short description|Indian conglomerate}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox company
|name = Kirloskar Group
|logo = Kirloskar_Group_Logo.svg
|logo_size = 220px
|type = [[Private company|Private]]
|foundation = {{start date and age|df=yes|1888}}
|founder = [[Laxmanrao Kirloskar]]
|location = [[Pune]], [[Maharastra]], India
|area_served = Worldwide
|key_people = [[Sanjay Kirloskar]] {{small|(CMD, [[Kirloskar Brothers Limited]])}} Atul C. Kirloskar {{small|(Chairman, Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited)}} Rahul C. Kirloskar {{small|(Chairman, [[Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited]])}}
|num_employees = 18,000
|industry = [[Conglomerate (company)|Conglomerate]]
|products = {{hlist|
| [[Pumps]]
| [[Engines]]
| [[Compressors]]
| [[Chillers]]
| [[Valves]]
| [[Pig iron]]
| [[Construction]]
| [[Transmission (mechanics)|Transmissions]]
| [[Pump]]ing
| [[Bridge]]s
| [[Overpass|flyovers]]
| [[Construction]]
| Nuclear & conventional submarine pipelines}}
| subsid = {{plainlist|
*[[Kirloskar Brothers Limited]]
*[[Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited]]
*[[Toyota Kirloskar Motor]]
*Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited
*Kirloskar Brothers Limited
*Kirloskar Chillers Private Limited}}
|homepage = {{url|http://www.kirloskar.com}}
}}
'''Kirloskar Group''' is an Indian [[Conglomerate (company)|conglomerate]], headquartered in [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]], India.<ref>http://www.kirloskarpumps.com/contact-us-corporate-offices.aspx</ref> The company exports to over 70 countries over most of [[Africa]], [[Southeast Asia]] and [[Europe]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Website reference – Global Presence (retrieved on 16-Mar-2015 16:37 IST)|url=http://www.kirloskar.com/globalpresence.html#|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150312102406/http://www.kirloskar.com/globalpresence.html|archive-date=2015-03-12}}</ref> The flagship and holding company, [[Kirloskar Brothers|Kirloskar Brothers Ltd]] established in 1888, is India's largest maker of [[pump]]s and valves.<ref name="worldpumps1">{{cite web|url=http://www.worldpumps.com/view/16462/kirloskar-brothers-supplies-its-largest-horizontal-split-case-pump-in-india/|title=Kirloskar Brothers supplies the largest splitcase pump in India|date=8 March 2011|work=WorldPumps.com}}</ref><ref name="worldpumps2">{{cite web|url=http://www.worldpumps.com/view/17310/kirloskar-brothers-commissions-indias-largest-concrete-volute-pumps|title=Kirloskar Brothers commissions India's largest concrete volute pumps|work=WorldPumps.com|date=12 April 2011}}</ref> One of the Kirloskar companies is one of the major component supplier for the indigenous [[Arihant-class submarine|Arihant Nuclear Submarine]] program

==Products==
[[File:Kirloskar - Silent Diesel Generator Set - Mathura 2013-02-24 6663.JPG|thumb|Kirloskar [[Diesel generator]] unit photographed in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh]]
[[File:Kirloskar engine.jpg|thumb|Kirloskar engine driving a waterpump in [[Namibia]]]]

The Kirloskar group of companies was one of the earliest industrial groups in the engineering industry in India. The group produces [[centrifugal pump]]s, [[engine]]s, compressors, screw & centrifugal chillers, lathes and electrical equipments like [[electric motors]], [[transformer]]s and [[Electric generator|generators]]. While [[Laxmanrao Kirloskar]], established the group in 1888, his son [[Shantanurao Laxmanrao Kirloskar]] played a role in the leadership of the company.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/video/shows/all-in-the-family/all-in-the-family-kirloskar-brothers-215913|title=Video | All in the Family: Kirloskar Brothers|via=www.ndtv.com}}</ref> The company under [[Shantanurao Laxmanrao Kirloskar]] achieved one of the highest growth rates in Indian history, with 32,401% growth of assets from 1950–1991.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xcbBEHHI-90C&q=kirloskar+gita+piramal&pg=PA169 |title=Indian Industrialists |date=1910-03-10 |isbn=9780894104152 |access-date=2014-08-17|last1=Herdeck |first1=Margaret |last2=Piramal |first2=Gita }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,898274-1,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071221180000/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,898274-1,00.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 December 2007 |title=Time Magazine article on Mr S.L. Kirloskar |publisher=Time.com |date=1964-11-13 |access-date=2014-08-17}}</ref>

In 1988, [[Rajiv Gandhi]], the then [[Prime Minister of India]] released a [[commemorative stamp]] marking the Kirloskar Group's 100th anniversary.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianpost.com/viewstamp.php/Alpha/K/KIRLOSKAR |title=Kirloskar Group postage stamp |publisher=Indianpost.com |date=1989-06-20 |access-date=2014-08-17}}</ref>

In 1974, in cooperation with [[Klochner-Humboldt Deutz|Deutz-Fahr]] of [[Germany]], Kirloskar began manufacturing [[tractor]]s.<ref>[http://www.taa.org.uk/southeast/Singh.htm ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060923220117/http://www.taa.org.uk/southeast/Singh.htm |date=23 September 2006 }}</ref> They have since ceased tractor production.

The Kirloskar Group also set up India's second oldest township [[Kirloskarwadi]] in [[Maharashtra]], which celebrated its centennial in 2010.

== Kirloskar companies ==
*[[Kirloskar Brothers Ltd]]

Kirloskar Brothers Limited (which includes Kirloskar Brothers Ltd., [[Pulsometer steam pump|SPP Pumps (UK)]], Kirloskar Ebara Pumps Ltd., Braybar Pumps Ltd., (South Africa) and Kolhapur Steels Ltd.<ref name="worldpumps1"/><ref name="worldpumps2"/> Kirloskar Brothers produces Centrifugal pumps from 0.1 kW to 26 mega-watts single pumps, pumping liquids in excess of 35,000 liters/sec thus producing some of the largest pumps by size and horsepower.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldpumps.com/view/16462/kirloskar-brothers-supplies-its-largest-horizontal-split-case-pump-in-india/ |title=Kirloskar Brothers supplies the largest splitcase pump in India |publisher=Worldpumps.com |date=2011-03-08 |access-date=2014-08-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldpumps.com/view/17310/kirloskar-brothers-commissions-indias-largest-concrete-volute-pumps |title=Kirloskar Brothers commissions India's largest concrete volute pumps |publisher=Worldpumps.com |date=2011-04-12 |access-date=2014-08-17}}</ref> Kirloskar Brothers Limited was established in 1888.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldpumps.com/view/813/a-brief-history-of-pumps- |title=History of the pump industry |publisher=Worldpumps.com |access-date=2014-08-17}}</ref>

*Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited (KOEL)

KOEL manufactures air-cooled and liquid-cooled [[diesel engine]]s and power generating sets ranging from a power output of 2.1 kVA to 1010 kVA and solutions ranging up to 5200 kVA. KOEL manufacturing facilites are located in Kagal, Nashik and Rajkot. They also offer engines operating on alternative fuels such as [[biodiesel]], and [[natural gas]]. Their generating sets are branded as KOEL Green Gensets in India and Kirloskar Green for exports. KOEL also has significant presence outside India, with local offices set up in Dubai, South Africa, Kenya and Texas.

*[[Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited]]

KPCL has four strategic business units, namely, [[Air Compressor]] Division (ACD), [[Air Conditioning]] and [[Refrigeration]] Division (ACR), Process Gas Systems Division (PGS) and [[Transmission (mechanics)|Transmission]] Division (TRM).

ACD offers Air and Gas [[Compressors]] from 30 to 10,000 CFM rated capacities; [[Open-Type Refrigeration Compressor]]s (50 to 500 TR), Vapor Absorption [[Chiller]]s (90 to 500 TR) and Refrigeration Systems (up to 800 TR).

KPCL offers [[CNG]] packages with suction pressure of 0.5 to 65 bar and gas flow of 300 to 3,500 SCMH, [[American Petroleum Institute]] (API) gas compression packages range from 50 CFM to 6000 CFM. The company also offers [[wind turbine]] [[gearbox]] ranging from a rated capacity of up to 2.5 MW and industrial gearboxes rated up to 16 MW.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kirloskarpneumatic.com/|title=Pneumatic|website=www.kirloskarpneumatic.com}}</ref>

*Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited <ref>[https://www.kfil.com/ https://www.kfil.com/]</ref>

Produces [[pig iron]] and [[grey iron]] castings for the automotive industry

*Kirloskar Chillers Private Limited <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kirloskarchillers.com/|title=Kirloskar Chillers|website=kirloskarchillers.com}}</ref>

Produces [[centrifugal chiller]]s from 250 TR to 2400 TR and air-cooled and water-cooled screw chillers from 40 TR to 550 TR for air conditioning and process cooling applications. It also offers products for hot water generation including chillers with [[desuperheater]]s & [[heat pump]]s.

Established in 1995, Kirloskar Chillers is the largest chiller manufacturer in India,{{citation needed|date=April 2013}} and the first to have its products certified under the [[Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute|AHRI]] 550/590 certification program.{{citation needed|date=April 2013}} The factory at [[Saswad]], near Pune, also has the first AHRI-certified chiller test facility in India.{{citation needed|date=April 2013}} It is also the only Indian company to manufacture centrifugal & screw chillers under one roof.

* [[Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited]] (TKML) produces [[Toyota]] vehicles in India
* Mysore Kirloskar Ltd (MKL) used to produce [[lathes]] including [[CNC]] type machines which was run by [[Vikram Kirloskar]].
* Kirloskar Electric Company (KEC) made [[electrical]] equipment like [[transformer]]s, [[Electric generator|generator]]s and motors, etc. It is not part of the Kirloskar Group anymore.
* Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies (KIAMS) was conceived in 1991 at Harihar, Karnataka as a training institute and a knowledge hub where Kirloskar Group managers taught and learned management. In 1995, the training institute was opened to managers all over the country. Later on, the second branch has been opened at Pune, Maharashtra.

== Achievements ==
[[Kirloskar Brothers Ltd]] created the world's largest irrigation project, which was commissioned in March 2007, the [[Sardar Sarovar Dam]] project for the Gujarat Government. This was done for Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam,<ref>{{cite web|author=TNN |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2008-03-21/news/27696356_1_ramesh-mashelkar-india-awards-ceos-agenda |title=Kirloskar Brothers Limited awarded for creating World largest Irrigation scheme, The Sardar Sarovar Narmada Scheme |publisher=Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=2008-03-21 |access-date=2014-08-17}}</ref> and on 14 March 2008, commissioned the world's second largest water supply system, with the world's highest head in Andhra Pradesh.{{Citation needed|date=August 2014}} Kirloskar Brothers is associated with India's nuclear program and has made canned motor pumps for pumping heavy water which are deployed at Indian Nuclear Power Plants.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.projectsmonitor.com/contact/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120907121729/http://www.projectsmonitor.com/detailnews.asp?newsid=7125|url-status=dead|title=CONTACT|website=India's first NewsPortal on Projects|archive-date=7 September 2012|access-date=12 December 2020}}</ref> Kirloskar Brothers Limited is also a supplier of FM UL certified pumps along with its subsidiary [[Pulsometer steam pump|SPP Pumps (UK)]]. It was the first Indian company to get FM certification for its [[valves]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://machinist.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3681&Itemid=2 |title=Kirloskar Brothers FM UL certification |publisher=Machinist.in |date=2011-08-30 |access-date=2014-08-17}}</ref> Kirloskar Brothers has a presence in numerous countries including Egypt.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/kirloskar-brothers-is-122-year-old-company/1/16480.html |title=Kirloskar worldwide presence and history |publisher=Businesstoday.intoday.in |date=2011-07-10 |access-date=2014-08-17}}</ref>

Kirloskar Brothers Ltd is also one of the first pump companies to have an all women operated and managed manufacturing plant at [[Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. The company was one of the country's top ten wealth creators in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://us.rediff.com/money/2007/jan/08wealth.htm |title=India's Top 10 Wealth Creators |publisher=Us.rediff.com |access-date=2014-08-17}}</ref>

Kirloskar Brothers Ltd won the first "best of all" [[Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Award]] in 1992.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.bis.org.in/other/rgnqa_win_12.pdf | title = Annex iv: list of award winners of rajiv gandhi national quality awards | last1 = SHRAWAN | date = 2013-05-29 | publisher = [[Bureau of Indian Standards]] | location = [[New Delhi]] | access-date = 2014-05-15}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website}}

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