Supporting the economy and developing industrial capabilities of India as a diversified, global conglomerate
To be committed to listening and responding to the needs of our customers, associates and business partners and honouring their individual value.To be committed to an entrepreneurial spirit that fuels the growth of our companies and increases shareholder value.
Our values set us apart.
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The world’s single largest forging facility that consists of fully automated forging press lines and state-of-the-art machining facilities. We have constantly pushed the boundaries of technological advancements, creating indigenous products and solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
Commercial Vehicles, Passenger Vehicles, Transportation (Rail, Marine, Aerospace), Power (Wind, Thermal, Hydro), Energy (Oil & Gas), Construction & Mining.
Bharat Forge, Pune manufactures a wide range of high performance, highly engineered critical and safety components for automotive and industrial applications. It is the world’s largest single location forging facility consisting of fully automated forging press lines and has state-of-the-art machining facility which is the largest of its kind.
Commercial Vehicles, Passenger Vehicles, Railways, Aerospace, Marine & Power
Bharat Forge - Centre for Advanced Manufacturing is a state-of-the-art, world class facility that manufactures high technology, highly engineered critical & safety components for Automotive, Railways, Aerospace, Marine, Power and heavy engineering industries. Apart from forged and machined heavy components, the facility is also equipped to manufacture large ring & gear blanks for various sectors like marine and wind.
Industrial sectors – wind Energy, oil & gas & power.
Bharat Forge, Satara has high technology machining facilities that supplies machined components for windmill, oil & gas and power.
Aluminium Castings-Light Weighting Products
Our Centre for Light weighting Technology, located in Mambattu Village, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh, is at the forefront of manufacturing cutting-edge, lightweight components. Using advanced aluminum casting technology, we specialize in the production of high-performance, durable, and environmental friendly components for the automotive and Industrial sector.
Bharat Forge has evolved into a diversified global conglomerate, engineering critical solutions for automotive and industrial OEMs. Helping the company increase proximity to a diverse customer cross-section and strengthen the ability to cater to customers through a dual-shore based model. Our industrial excellence, cutting edge manufacturing and R&D expertise form the bedrock of our operations.
Light Vehicle / Pass Car Industry.
Bharat Forge Aluminum USA, Inc. in Lee County is part of the Kalyani Group, an Indian-based company that designs, produces, and supplies aluminium automotive components for the auto industry. It's a greenfield facility that commenced manufacturing in 2021.Read More
Automotive.
For over three decades KMD has been serving to the industries like truck, military, and aerospace with customized high precision machining, complex CV joints, half shafts and prop shafts. The primary focus has been on concept development, prototypes for the alpha build as well as small volume production. read More
Commercial Vehicles, Passenger Vehicles Railroad Components, Construction machinery.
Bharat Forge CDP designs and produces complex, lightweight and high-strength forgings including machining and assembly for the automotive and industrial sectors.
Premium passenger vehicles.
Bharat Forge Aluminum Technik has excellent knowledge in developing chassis parts and provides innovative aluminium forging solutions for the automotive industry.
Commercial Vehicles.
Bharat Forge Kilsta AB, Sweden Obtains Environment Product declaration for its forged steel products. Click on read more to see the details.
Industrial (Oil & Gas).
Mecanique Generale Langroise is a precision machining company that manufactures high value added and critical components for the oil and gas industry globally.
Commercial Vehicles, Passenger Vehicles, Industrial sectors.
Commercial Vehicles, Passenger Vehicles, Industrial sectors such as Construction & Mining and their allied industries. Bharat Forge PMT Technologie is a leading supplier of engines and chassis components to a diverse group of customers across Automotive and Industrial sectors.
Our Board of Directors & Key Executives of the company.
Our Board of Directors & Key Executives of the company.
We seek diverse perspectives and apply Innovative Thinking and New Approaches in our everyday work life.
Bharat Forge has always looked upon itself as an engineering company with best-in-class problem-solving skills. We continuously engage with our customers to identify white spaces and propose solutions to alleviate their predicaments. We believe that continuous dialogue and knowledge exchange with customers are key to growth.
Preferred as a technology and engineering-driven development partner across various sectors, we offer vertical integration with end-to-end capabilities, from steel to finished components and aggregates.
Our ability to take on complex assignments and deliver them right the first time has helped us earn the trust and goodwill of our customers. We have always invested ahead of time and created the right mix of capacities, giving our customers ample confidence in our ability to deliver on time.
With our Full Service Supply Capability, we have ventured into multiple new product zones which are highly advanced in nature and require specialized skills.
We are proud to share that Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Forge Ltd., has been honored as the “Industry Science Leader 2025” by FAST India at the India Science Fest 2025, held on January 11th at Fergusson College, Pune. This recognition reflects Mr. Kalyani's visionary leadership in driving innovation, technological excellence, and sustainable industrial growth.
We are proud to announce that Bharat Forge has been awarded by Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) for developing alloy and carbon steel nozzles for steam generators used in 700MW Nuclear Reactors. This remarkable achievement, recognized by Mr. H.D. Kumarswamy, Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries, on November 25th, marks a significant milestone in India’s engineering landscape. These forgings are not only import substitutions but also the first of their kind developed in India!
Bharat Forge is honored to be recognized as the "Organization with Sustainable Practices" at the Pune Leadership Awards 2024! This prestigious award is a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainability and our proactive approach to ESG compliance. At Bharat Forge, our passion and dedication drive us to create lasting social change and lead the way in responsible practices.
We are proud to announce that the Die Shop Team at Bharat Forge Ltd. has been honored with the prestigious Platinum Award at the CII Circle Competition 5S for the Manufacturing Industry, held on 17-18 October 2024. This esteemed recognition by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Institute of Quality highlights our unwavering dedication to 5S practices, driving efficiency, sustainability, and excellence in manufacturing. A heartfelt congratulations to our team for setting new benchmarks in innovation and quality and showcasing Bharat Forge’s leadership in manufacturing excellence.
We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Forge Ltd., was honored with the prestigious Global Business Icon Award at TV9's Global Icon Awards during The Global Summit in Stuttgart on Friday, 22nd November. His visionary leadership has diversified businesses across continents, revolutionized technology, driven transformation, and left an indelible mark on the global landscape. Stay tuned for more updates on this momentous achievement.
We are delighted to share that the Nellore plant of Bharat Forge Ltd. has clinched the prestigious Gold Award at the 17th Chennai Chapter Kaizen_Competition! This accolade is a shining testament to our unwavering dedication to continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence in manufacturing. Quality is at the heart of BFL2.0, and this award underscores the incredible efforts and commitment of our team in driving impactful change.
We are proud to announce that Bharat Forge Ltd. has been honored with the prestigious IGBC Green Champion Award at the Green Building Congress 2024. This recognition celebrates our pioneering efforts in transforming 6 villages into IGBC-certified Green Villages, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and India’s green future.
We are pleased to announce that Bharat Forge Ltd., Mundhwa has been honored with the Gold Award for the Low Cost Automation Kaizen on CL2 line in state of art machining division MCD2 - Breakthrough Category at the prestigious CII National Kaizen Competition in Chennai on 23-24 October 2024. Our Cost Saving Project for Jaewoo Line is a testament to our commitment to driving innovation, and operational excellence.
We are thrilled to announce that Bharat Forge Limited – Heat Treatment Division has been honoured with the prestigious Gold Award at the CII Circle Competition 5S held on 17-18 October 2024! 🌟 This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to adopting the best manufacturing practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. At Bharat Forge Ltd., we strive for excellence in every process, driving innovation and efficiency to new heights.
Bharat Forge is honored to receive the “Best Supplier for SCM Excellence” recognition from our esteemed customer, Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV) for the 8th time! The award was conferred in a glittering ceremony in Indore in the august presence of VECV India leadership as well, by visionary Leaders from Volvo Sweden. This award recognizes the true spirit of our mutual co-operation, long-standing partnership and the strong commitment to excellence with high focus on innovation & sustainability. Our focus remains on delivering excellence and delighting our Customers every step of the way.
We are proud to announce that Bharat Forge Ltd. has received the prestigious Caterpillar Supplier Excellence Award at the 2024 Caterpillar Supplier Excellence Recognition event! This accomplishment reflects the exceptional collaboration between our teams and our dedication to operational excellence and innovation.
We are proud to announce that Baba Kalyani, Chairman & MD of Bharat Forge Ltd., has been conferred with the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) 2024 Global Leadership Award at the India Ideas Summit held in New Delhi on 12th Sept 2024.
We are honored to share that Ashok Leyland has recently conferred the ESG Award to Bharat Forge. This prestigious recognition underscores our strategic commitment to sustainability and our unwavering focus on ESG compliance. As we advance, we are dedicated to leading the charge in ESG excellence and aim to set new benchmarks by 2030. Our journey towards a sustainable future is a strategic priority, and we thank Ashok Leyland for believing in Bharat Forge as a trusted partner in achieving success and contributing in building a #ViksitBharat2047.
We are thrilled to share that Bharat Forge has been awarded the Gold Award in the Rural Development category at the CSR Times Awards 2024! The honor was presented by Dr. Pramod Sawant, the Chief Minister of Goa, at a distinguished ceremony held at Raj Bhawan's Darbar Hall. This accolade celebrates our unwavering commitment to driving sustainable and inclusive growth in rural communities through impactful CSR initiatives. From enhancing education and healthcare to improving sanitation and fostering entrepreneurship, Bharat Forge is dedicated to making a meaningful difference. As Mr. Baba Kalyani, CMD Bharat Forge, shared, “This award is a testament to our commitment to uplifting rural communities. We remain focused on creating long-term social impact and driving positive change.
ZF Wind Power has proudly awarded Bharat Forge’s RingRolling team for their exceptional contribution to the Value Analysis/#Value Engineering (#VAVE) workshop. This recognition highlights the team's dedication and innovative efforts in driving value and efficiency in our projects. Congratulations to the entire team for this well-deserved honor!
At Kargil Honours 2024, Mr. Babasaheb N. Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Forge Ltd. paid tribute to our Kargil heroes and highlighted Bharat Forge’s pivotal role in 1999. Reflecting on the Kargil War’s 25th anniversary, he celebrated India’s strides in defence manufacturing, driven by Makein India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. We are delighted to share that Mr. Babasaheb N. Kalyani, received the recognition for Bharat Forge’s support to Armed Forces to meet the emergent requirement during the Kargil War. This underscores our unwavering commitment to India’s defense. With pride, we continue to forge for a Viksit Bharat. Watch this video to know more.
Bharat Forge Aerospace Division is awarded the Supplier Excellence Award as Growth Champion at the Honeywell India Supplier Summit 2024 in Bengaluru last week. Our commitment to innovation and excellence shines through with the development of innovative technology products for Honeywell. Our partnership with Honeywell has strengthened the relationship and opened new avenues for growth.
We are delighted to announce that six of our villages, where we have been actively involved as part of our CSR initiative, have received the prestigious IGBC Green Village rating!
Throughout the assessment process, 32 indicators across seven modules were meticulously evaluated. From water conservation to village infrastructure, health, and hygiene, each aspect played a crucial role.
Village Dhamner has achieved a Platinum rating, symbolizing our global leadership in sustainable practices. Villages like Saygaon, Takale, Nagzari, and Rui have been awarded Gold ratings, highlighting our commitment to national excellence. Additionally, the village of Targaon has earned a Silver rating, showcasing our dedication to best practices.
Bharat Forge has been recognized as one of the FT Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders 2024 by Financial Times and Statista for the second consecutive year. This prestigious accolade fills us with immense pride as we champion transparency, achieve year-over-year reductions in core emissions, and collaborate with CDP and the Science Based Targets initiative. Our unwavering commitment to net-zero is guiding us on our journey towards a more sustainable future under our Planet Positive initiative. Together, we are forging a path to a greener, more eco-friendly world. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our employees for their tireless efforts and dedication in making this achievement possible.
We are delighted to announce that six of our villages, where we have been actively involved as part of our CSR initiative, have received the prestigious IGBC Green Village rating! Throughout the assessment process, 32 indicators across seven modules were meticulously evaluated. From water conservation to village infrastructure, health, and hygiene, each aspect played a crucial role.
Village Dhamner has achieved a Platinum rating, symbolizing our global leadership in sustainable practices. Villages like Saygaon, Takale, Nagzari, and Rui have been awarded Gold ratings, highlighting our commitment to national excellence. Additionally, the village of Targaon has earned a Silver rating, showcasing our dedication to best practices.
Baba N. Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director was felicitated at the hands of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis at the “Nava Maharashtra” Conclave on 20th November 2017 for his outstanding contribution towards Maharashtra’s development.
Baba N. Kalyani was felicitated for his dynamic leadership ability to spearhead & lead Bharat Forge – one of the largest conglomerates in the country for fueling and energizing the Economic growth of Maharashtra.
The Conclave was organized by Navabharat, one of the largest Media conglomerates of Central India. Top Industrialists who have contributed to the growth and development of Maharashtra were honoured on this occasion.
Bharat Forge was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during its 25th Annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held Friday, March 31 in Orlando, Florida.
GM recognized 118 of its best suppliers from 15 countries that have consistently exceeded GM’s expectations, created outstanding value or brought new innovations to the company. The announcement represented the most suppliers GM has recognized since debuting the Supplier of the Year event in 1992. This is the first time Bharat Forge has received the award.
Winning suppliers were chosen by a global team of GM purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing and logistics executives and selected based on performance criteria in Product Purchasing, Indirect Purchasing, Customer Care and Aftersales, and Logistics.
The award was received by Mr. Amit Kalyani, Executive Director, Bharat Forge and Mr. Subodh Tandale, Executive Director, Bharat Forge.
Bharat Forge was conferred with First Position in 5S and Energy Conservation Competitions at an event organized by ACMA (Western Region) on 17th March 2017 at Pune.
First Position Award in “5S Competition” was presented in recognition and appreciation of efforts taken by the plant & its personnel in achieving Excellence in the 5S Category.
First Position Award in “2nd Best Practices Competition” was presented in recognition & appreciation of efforts taken by the plant & its personnel in achieving Excellence in Energy Conservation.
Bharat Forge has been adjudged as one of Daimler AG's top 10 global suppliers for the year 2016 in recognition of top supplier performance in Quality. Bharat Forge was awarded Daimler Supplier Award 2016 – Global Procurement Trucks and Buses for the international supply of best quality products.
Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Forge received the award at the hands of Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management Daimler AG, Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, interim Head of Daimler Trucks and Buses and Dr. Marcus Schoenenberg, Vice President Procurement Daimler Trucks and Buses on February 23, 2017 in the Mercedes-Benz Center Stuttgart.
Once a year, the German vehicle manufacturer presents the Daimler Supplier Award for above-average performance and partnership collaboration with its suppliers. Performance is measured in terms of quality, costs, delivery reliability and innovation power. Furthermore, co-operative and moral behaviour is also evaluated.
Time Inc. awarded Bharat Forge with the prestigious TIME India Global Manufacturer for the Year 2017 at the second annual TIME India Awards. The Award was received by Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director, Bharat Forge and Mr. Amit Kalyani, Executive Director, Bharat Forge at the hands of Shri Arun Jaitley, Hon’ble Minister of Finance of India.
The awards recognizing Leadership in Indian Manufacturing were presented on 27th January 2017 at the Confederation of India Industry’s Partnership Summit in Andhra Pradesh, one of India’s most prominent international business events.
The finalists were selected from a pool of 15,000 manufacturing companies after a rigorous evaluation of qualitative and quantitative parameters conducted with McKinsey & Co., the knowledge partner for the awards. Alongside exhibiting overall competitiveness and pursuing innovation, shortlisted companies stood out for at least one zing factor – either their remarkable export orientation, pioneering adoption of Industry 4.0, focus on sustainable manufacturing, or attempts to solve a societal problem.
Basavraj P. (Raju) Kalyani, Executive Director – Bharat Forge was conferred with the prestigious “Forge Master Award” in recognition to his contribution to the forging industry.
The Award was presented during the inaugural ceremony of Forgetech India 2016, organized by Association of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI) on 3rd December 2016 at Gurgaon.
Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Forge was conferred with the prestigious “Qimpro Platinum Standard 2016 - Business Award” in recognition for being an inspiration for the Business community in India and overseas and for being National Statesperson for Excellence for Quality in Business.
The "Qimpro Platinum Standard 2016 - Business Award" was conferred on Mr. Baba Kalyani at the hands of Mr. N Chandrasekaran, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Consultancy Services; Qimpro Platinum Standard 2015 and Mr. N H Israni, Chairman, Blue Cross Laboratories; Patron, Qimpro Foundation.
Bharat Forge was honored with “Frost & Sullivan Award 2016” for Growth, Innovation and Leadership in the category of “India Ferrous New Product Development Leadership Award”.
The award was received by Dr.Rajkumar P Singh, Sr.Director , Kalyani Centre for Technology & Innovation (BFL) at Mumbai.
India CSR, world’s popular CSR Newswire, awarded Ms. Leena Deshpande with ‘CSR Professional of the Year Award’ for her outstanding contribution to CSR space at India CSR Award gala night.
The award was presented by Mr. T.B. Jayachandra, Hon. Minister Law, Parliamentary Affairs, Animal Husbandry, Karnataka State. The India CSR Awards were held on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Bengaluru in the presence of more than 100 CSR leaders.
The “Fellowship Award” of the National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM) was conferred upon Dr. S.V. Bhave, Senior VP - HR, IR & Admin, Bharat Forge.
The award was ceremonially conferred upon him at the NIPM Evening & Convocation of 34th Annual National Conference of NIPM held on October 8, 2015 at Coimbatore. This award is given to senior HR Professionals on all India basis for rendering extra-ordinary services to the profession.
Bharat Forge was awarded the best Pavilion in the “Large Enterprise Category” at Make in India at Hannover Messe 2015. Hannover Messe 2015, the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technologies was held in Hannover, Germany in April 2015 and India was the partner country. Bharat Forge booth at the Hannover Messe Industrial Trade Fair was visited by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi and German Chancellor, Angela Merkel.
The association was seen as an important step in furthering Indo – German ties and reflected the renewed global confidence in the country. It also highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious ‘Make in India’ project on a global platform.
Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director, Bharat Forge was conferred with the prestigious “IIM-JRD Tata Award for Excellence in Corporate Leadership in Metallurgical industries – 2014” for his outstanding contribution in the field of Metallurgical industries and Manufacturing sector. On the occasion of 68th Annual Technical Meeting of The Indian Institute of Metals, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Steel & Mines honored Mr. Baba Kalyani with this award. The award ceremony was organized at the College of Engineering, Pune on Friday, 14th November 2014.
Since 2008, each year the National Council of The Indian Institute of Metals selects one eminent public figure for conferring this award. Eminent personalities like Shri Ratan Tata, Shri B Muthurmanan , Former Vice Chairman Tata Steel, Dr E Sreedharan , Former MD, Delhi Metro, Debnarayan Bhattacharya, MD, Hindalco Industries , Dr Sanak Mishra, Vice President, Arcelor Mittal and HM Nerurkar, Former MD, Tata Steel have been previously awarded with this honour.
Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Forge was conferred with the “Bharatratna Sir M Visvesvaraya Memorial Award – 2014” by the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry at a function organized in Bengaluru, on the occasion of Founder’s Day Celebrations. Marking the occasion were Shri D V Sadananda Gowda, Hon’ble Union Minister for Railways; Dr. Narendra Jadhav, Former Member of the Planning Commission of India; Shri S. Sampathraman, President, FKCCI and many other distinguished leaders from the business community, members of the chambers, academicians, economists, legislators and policy makers.
Commemorating the birth anniversary of Sir M Visvesvaraya, Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry instituted the Visvesvaraya Memorial Award in the year 1999 to recognize and acknowledge the outstanding efforts of distinguished persons who have significantly contributed to the economic and social development of India and the state of Karnataka. Mr. NR Narayana Murthy, Mr. Azim H Premji, Dr Devi Shetty are some of the eminent past recipients of this award.
Bharat Forge won the prestigious ‘Rail Business – Product of the Year Award-2014’ for making significant progress in design and implementation. The award ceremony was held by Rail Business Magazine on Friday, 6th June 2014 at SER Railway Officer’s Club, Garden Reach in Kolkata. The award was received by V.K. Jain, Advisor, Bharat Forge presented by Chairman, Railway Board Mr. Arunendra Kumar.
Bharat Forge has been supplying to all major railway networks across the world Including US and Europe. Bharat Forge supplies critical engine components such as large crankshafts and connecting rods to the railway industry globally and is the only Crankshaft Manufacturer in India for the industrial sector.
Bharat Forge was conferred upon with the prestigious international “Sword of Honour Award” by the British Safety Council for our Health & Safety Management Systems.
The Sword of Honour Award was received by Mr. B P Kalyani, Executive Director, Bharat Forge today, 29th November 2013 at the historic Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London
The Sword of Honour is a reflection of high standards of Health & Safety performance and demonstration of leadership in safety in all phases of operations across the plant. Bharat Forge Limited is among a few companies in the world in the forging sector to have received this honour.
Accepting the Award, Mr B P Kalyani, Executive Director, Bharat Forge Ltd., said “I would like to thank the British Safety Council for recognizing our efforts towards Health & Safety and honouring us with the Sword”. I would also like to congratulate our entire team for this outstanding achievement and am sure that we continue working with the same zeal and spirit in the area of Health, Safety and Environment, he added.
Bharat Forge has been awarded the 'Five Star Rating' by The British Safety Council, UK. The award aims to recognise the 'best of the best' in health and safety management.
The international "quality-assured rating" system evaluates an organisation's health, safety and performance. A structured audit system provides a safety plan for continuous improvement towards best practice.
To ensure it is a truly objective measurement and continuous improvement tool, the Five Star protocol and methodology evaluates management performance quantitatively, producing a numerical score for each of the 60 elements. The report works from a zero base and builds on an organisation's success in each element. It also highlights successes and opportunities.
The British Safety Council's five star rating for Health and Safety management system audit is a comprehensive audit system that is designed for 'real' workplace. It is a demonstration of good health and safety practice in the facility.
Bharat Forge Group CIO, Yogesh Zope have been awarded Great CIO's of India. We interacted with him and found out what makes him the great CIO of India.
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In recognition of his extraordinary contribution to the Indian business landscape, Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director, Bharat Forge was today, conferred with the prestigious ‘Lakshya Business Visionary Award’ by the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE). In an acceptance speech that was read out at the function, Mr. Kalyani said, ”I am extremely thankful to the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), for bestowing this honour upon me. Such honours have been a constant source of inspiration for me and my company”.
At Bharat Forge, we have always envisioned a borderless world, where deep-rooted innovation and entrepreneurship can achieve its full potential. Since inception, across decades, we have channelized our passion, intellect and energy towards achieving this objective. The Lakshya Business Visionary award further exemplifies our collective achievement of this objective.
Going forward, we will continue to create value on the strength of our vision, and entrepreneurial spirit to not only enhance our global manufacturing footprint but also promote and signify the Triumph of BRAND INDIA, he added.
Bharat Forge was conferred with the prestigious 'Manufacturing Today's Excellence in Technology Award 2013' at Pune on Saturday, 28th September 2013 at Hyatt Pune. The Excellence award refers to enhanced competitiveness and efficiency by adoption of technologies including machinery, equipment, industrial automation, robotics, ERP and so on.
Bharat Forge was nominated for the award due to its significant progress in design & implementation. It has been able to successfully operate in a technology driven infrastructure and has shown commendable return on investment. The award was presented at a specially organized 'Awards Presentation Ceremony' in the presence of distinguished gathering of business leaders, jurists, academics, environmentalists, economists, legislators and policy makers.
Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director, Bharat Forge, was conferred with the "IOD Distinguished Fellowship Award 2013".The award was presented by Dr. M Veerappa Moily, Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas on Friday, 19th July 2013 at Ashok Hotel, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi in the presence of a distinguished international gathering of business leaders, experts, jurists, economists, legislators and policy makers on the occasion of IOD's 24th Annual Day.
The IOD Distinguished Fellowship Award was conferred on Mr. Baba Kalyani for his distinguished track record of entrepreneurship that has set extremely high standards of ethical and transparent conduct and for Bharat Forge's contribution towards building 'Brand India'.
Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Forge was honoured with the much coveted “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the Asian Business Leadership Forum’s award ceremony at Abu Dhabi on 27th November 2012.
The ABLF Lifetime Achievement Award is awarded to people who wield immense influence to mentor a generation of business leaders with old world wisdom and sharp business acumen and who consistently place team, community and country on his/her lead agenda. The ABLF Awards Grand Jury consists of a high-profile group of eminent industry experts, economic commentators and international leaders from government, business, academics, advisory and other professional disciplines.
Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Forge was honoured with the “Cross of the Order of Merit” of the Federal Republic of Germany by the German Ambassador to India, His Excellency Mr. Michael Steiner on November 7, 2012 at Mumbai.
The 'Cross of the Order of Merit' is Germany's highest honour for exemplary service to the nation awarded to individuals for their admirable services to the Federal Republic of Germany. The recognition is granted to those who make a significant contribution in social, intellectual, economic or political departments.
Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Forge was conferred an Honorary "Doctor of Science" (honoris causa) by His Excellency the President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday at the 58th Annual Convocation of IIT Kharagpur and the culmination of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of the institute on 17th September 2012.
The Honorary "Doctor of Science" (honoris causa) was conferred on Mr. Baba Kalyani for his outstanding contribution to Entrepreneurship and for making Bharat Forge a global leader in the forging industry. Also present at the occasion were the Board of Governors and the Senate of IIT Kharagpur.
Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India - 'ACMA Awards 2011-12' selected Bharat Forge for the Gold Trophy for Excellence in Export for the year 2011-12.
The Award was given at the hands of Hon'ble Shri Praful Patel, Union Minister for Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises at the ACMA Annual Session on Wednesday, 5th September 2012, at Hotel Taj Palace, Sardar Patel Marg, Delhi.
INS Industrial Excellence Award is given every year to an individual or a group, belonging to the Indian industry that has, during the previous three years, made a significant contribution in the nuclear field through innovative technological and/or management approaches.
Bharat Forge has been conferred ‘The INS Industrial Excellence Award 2010’ in the inaugural function of Conference on Strategic Electronics at Hyderabad on 24th November 2011.
The award was received by Mr. Sunil Chaturvedi, Chief Operating Officer, Bharat Forge, Capital Goods Division.
IDG India’s CIO magazine has awarded the ‘CIO100 Awards 2011’ to Bharat Forge at the 6th Annual CIO100 awards function held at The Mariott in Pune on August 27th, 2011.
The annual award program recognizes organizations that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology (IT). This year's award theme was "The Creative 100," which recognized a hundred IT leaders from leading Indian organizations for their creative use of enterprise technologies to meet their organizations’ business challenges. In addition to the CIO100 Award, Bharat Forge was also conferred with the special award in the ‘Storage Awards 2011’ Category, which came as a surprise at the function.
The team has won the CIO Award for the second consecutive year.
Bharat Forge was honoured with the Golden Peacock Award for ‘Best HR Practices 2011’ in the Engineering sector. Dr. Santosh Bhave, Vice President HR and Ms. Leena Deshpande, AVP-HR, Bharat Forge received the award from former Chief Justice of India, Justice M.N. Venkatchaliah at a ceremony organized by the Institute of Directors at the Le Meridian, New Delhi recently.
An eminent panel of judges headed by Dr. Ola Ullsten, Global Chairman & Former Prime Minister of Sweden, Justice P N Bhagwati, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India, Pradeep Chaturvedi, Advisor-FAO and Dr. A N Saksena, Former Financial Advisor, Ministry of Petroleum considered each company’s performance based on a comprehensive set of criteria. The panel evaluated detailed information on the HR practices and systems of participating companies. This year’s format saw major Indian Corporates from 13 different sectors across the country compete for the coveted awards in the final round.
The French government bestowed the award of Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour (Chevalier de l’Ordre de la Légion d’Honneur) on Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Forge Limited. The Ambassador of France to India, Mr. Jérôme Bonnafont, conferred the distinction on Mr. Baba Kalyani during an award ceremony held at his residence in New Delhi, on 12th May 2011. Baba Kalyani received this award in recognition of his remarkable career as a businessman and his important contribution to enhance the relations between France and India in the economic and commercial fields.
The “Légion d’Honneur” (Legion of Honour) is the highest distinction that can be conferred by the French Republic on a French Citizen as well as on a foreigner. The Order of the Legion of Honour was instituted in 1802 by Napoléon Bonaparte.
Bharat Forge was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during its 25th Annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held Friday, March 31 in Orlando, Florida.
GM recognized 118 of its best suppliers from 15 countries that have consistently exceeded GM’s expectations, created outstanding value or brought new innovations to the company. The announcement represented the most suppliers GM has recognized since debuting the Supplier of the Year event in 1992. This is the first time Bharat Forge has received the award.
Winning suppliers were chosen by a global team of GM purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing and logistics executives and selected based on performance criteria in Product Purchasing, Indirect Purchasing, Customer Care and Aftersales, and Logistics.
Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Forge was honoured with the Udyog Ratna Award for 2010-11. The award was conferred on him by the Jagatik Marathi Chamber of Commerce and Industries for his outstanding achievements in the field of Business & Industry.
The award was presented at the hands of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Prithviraj Chavan in the presence of Member of Parliament, Shri Manohar Joshi and Shri Shivajirao Adhalrao Patil on Saturday, 26th February 2011.
Bharat Forge was conferred the prestigious ‘Golden Peacock Innovative Product / Service Award – 2011’ at Bangalore in January 2012. The award was given by Mr. Ola Ullsten, former Prime Minister of Sweden and Co-Chair, World Commission on Forests and Sustainable Development and the same was received by BFL Engineering Team.
Institute of Directors Expert Panel shortlisted 152 applications after critical scrutiny for final selection through 3 tier Assessment Process. In Automobile Sector – Bharat Forge was selected as a winner.
The award was presented at a specially organized ‘Awards Presentation Ceremony’ in the presence of distinguished gathering of business leaders, jurists, academics, environmentalists, economists, legislators and policy makers.
The Knowledge Resource Development & Welfare Group (KRDWG) expert panel awarded the Educational Excellence Award to the Khed ITI, supported by Bharat Forge.
The award was presented by Ms. Chandni Bedi, Head, Navjyoti Foundation and France Parliament member Mr. Pascal to Principal Mr. C. L. Wankhede in a seminar and award ceremony which was scheduled on 21st January, 2012 at IIT Delhi.
The role model of ITI Khed was selected from 140 schools/ITIs across 5 Countries & 17 Indian states.
Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director, Bharat Forge was honoured by being decorated with “COMMANDER FIRST CLASS” of the “ROYAL ORDER OF THE POLAR STAR”. The award was presented to him by His Excellency Lars- Olof Lindgren, Swedish Ambassador to India at a special ceremony held at the residence of the Swedish Ambassador in New Delhi.
The award is in recognition of Mr. Kalyani’s contribution in furthering Trade and Business cooperation between Sweden and India.
Bharat Forge was awarded the National Award for Best HR Practices 2009. The Award and the Winners Certificate was received by Dr. Santosh Bhave & Team during the Annual National Conference of NIPM (National Institute of Personnel Management) at Kolkata on 18th February 2010.
This was a national level competition organized by NIPM, where several industries from public and private sectors participated. The evaluation process comprised of 4 stages. Application submission, on-site evaluation by eminent Juries, presentation by finalists and 360 degree evaluation by final participant companies.
Bharat Forge achieved a remarkable landmark by receiving the prestigious Golden Peacock Award in the field of Occupational Health & Safety. The Award ceremony was held on 14th June 2009 at Palampur in Himachal Pradesh. Mr. K. Kanchan – Head of Occupational Health & Safety received the “Golden Peacock Award” on behalf of Bharat Forge.
The “Golden Peacock Award” is conferred upon Indian Industries in various categories to encourage & motivate the Industries for achieving excellence.
The Institute of Directors thoroughly examined the Health & Safety Management System of various Industries & decided to award Bharat Forge Limited.
Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director, Bharat Forge was honoured by the Government of India with the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award. This is one of the highest civilian awards in India, conferred upon Mr. Kalyani for his distinguished contributions of high order to Trade and Industry Sector.
The award is a testimony to his relentless struggle to make Bharat Forge the No. 1 company in the Forging industry in the World. He has heralded the Kalyani Group to new heights of success thus placing India on the World map. The Award was presented to him by the President of India, Ms. Pratibha Patil at Rashtrapati Bhavan in a ceremony held on the 10th of May 2008.
The Padma Bhushan award is an Indian civilian decoration established on January 2, 1954 by the President of India. It stands third in the hierarchy of civilian awards, after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, but comes before the Padma Sri. It is awarded to recognize distinguished service of a high order to the nation, in any field.
Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Forge was bestowed with the prestigious Rashtra Bhushan Puraskar, an award instituted by the FIE Foundation, Ichalkaranji.
The award recognizes Mr. Kalyani’s, Outstanding Contribution to Industrial Globalization.
Mr. Baba Kalyani received the award at the hands of Chief Minister, Mr. Vilasrao Deshmukh on Sunday, 9th April 2006.
The function took place at Govindrao High School ground, Ichalkaranji and was presided over by State Cooperatives Minister Patangrao Kadam.
Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Forge was awarded with the Global Entrepreneur of the Year Award by the Jagatik Marathi Chamber of Commerce & Industries.
The award was presented under the auspices of the Jagatik Marathi Chamber of Commerce & Industries Foundation Day – 6th February 2006 at the hands of Mr. Shivraj Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Home Affairs, Government of India. Mr. Vilasrao Deshmukh, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Dr Raghunath Mashelkar, Director General, CSIR were also present at the occasion. The function was held at the Yashwantrao Chavan Auditorium at Matunga, Mumbai.
Since, its inception in 1994 Jagatik Marathi Chamber of Commerce & Industries has endeavoured to reach its objective of progress and prosperity for the Marathi Speaking entrepreneurs across the world.
It recognizes successful entrepreneurs and awards their achievements in the field of Industry, International Trade, IT, BT, Research, Communication, Hospitality, Education, Health, Agriculture, Tourism, Co-operative and Services sectors.
Mr. Baba Kalyani received the prestigious international Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award – Manufacturing 2005.
As the first award of its kind, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who have contributed to nation building and are building & leading dynamic and growing businesses. The Award winners were selected from amongst 19 finalists across different categories.
The Award was received by Mr. Baba Kalyani at the hands of Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia at a function held in Mumbai on 11th November 2005.
Bharat Forge was conferred with the 'Indo German Chamber of Commerce Award' for outstanding contribution towards the promotion of Indo-German Economic Relations for the year 2005.
The award was formally handed over to Chairman Mr. Baba Kalyani, on 28th September 2005 at the 49th Annual General Meeting of the Indo German Chamber of Commerce held at Hilton Towers, Mumbai.
Bharat Forge received the GKD-NIQR Award for ‘Outstanding Organization’ 2004.
The award was received by Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Forge, at a function held in Chennai on 23rd April 2005.
Bharat Forge was adjudged as the Best Value Creator among the large companies for 2004, in recognition of their excellence in this category.
The annual Outlook Money Awards were first instituted in 2002 to take note of the achievements of companies in facilitating wealth creation while protecting individuals' interests. The 2004 edition of the awards, were given across nine categories which included Best Value Creator Award, Dream Home Award, Wealth Creator Award, Best Insurer Award, Best Banker Award, Best e-Brokerage Award, Best Listing (IPO), Best Merchant Banker and the Hall of Fame Awards.
The award was received by Mr. Amit B Kalyani, Executive Director, Bharat Forge at the hands of Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Mr. Kamal Nath at function held in Mumbai on 4th April 2005.
Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Forge was conferred with the Business Standard CEO of the Year 2004.
The criteria for the award was profitable companies with a turnover of Rs. 500 crore and more, while the performance yardsticks were growth, both in terms of sales and profits over the mid-term period for the last three years, efficient use of capital, return to shareholders and prospects of continued growth performance.
The stress therefore was on sustained and sustainable performance. The award was formally handed over to Mr. B N Kalyani, on 24th March 2005 by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh at a function in New Delhi.
Bharat Forge was included in the Forbes ‘Best under a Billion’ list for the third consecutive year.
Eighteen Indian companies, including software and entertainment giants, made it to the Forbes magazine's list of 200 successful companies outside the United States with annual sales of under one billion dollars.
The magazine specially takes note of the Indian entrepreneurship in the tight world market, pointing out that the number of Indian companies has gone up to 18 this year from 13 last year and 10 a year earlier.
Bharat Forge was included in the Forbes ‘Best under a Billion’ list for the second consecutive year.
Published in the November 15th issue of Forbes, the list is compiled from a possible of 2,600 publicly traded companies across Asia Pacific and Europe that had under $1 billion a year in revenue and five-year returns on equity of at least 5%.
While, India has the highest number of entries (24) compared to any other nation, except the UK, Bharat Forge was the only auto parts company with an average return on equity of 34% (over the five years measured by Forbes) ranking third among the Indian companies on the list.