KIL Q3 FY25 results sales growth driven by domestic market interim dividend increased

By Staff Report May 20, 2025 2:13 pm IST

Kennametal India Limited recorded a sales increase for the third quarter of FY25, reflecting strong performance in the domestic market. The company raised its interim dividend, supported by robust cash flows.

Kennametal India Limited (KIL) reported its third quarter FY25 results (ended March 31, 2025), with a 7.7% growth in sales over the same quarter last year.   The company announced an interim dividend of ₹ 40/- per share for FY25, supported by strong cash flows as against ₹ 30/- per share for FY24.

Sales were ₹ 2896 Mn, 7.7% higher as compared to ₹ 2688 Mn in the same quarter last fiscal year. Profit Before Tax (PBT) was ₹ 328 Mn, lower than ₹ 517 Mn in the same quarter last fiscal year and sequentially flat over the previous quarter. The higher sales are attributed to growth in the domestic market from both the Hard Metals and Machine Tools segments.

Commenting on the results, Vijaykrishnan Venkatesan, Managing Director, KIL, stated, “Our sales expansion was driven by our growth initiatives, winning business with new customers, and providing customers with end-to-end solutions that deliver tremendous value. As we complete the last quarter of our fiscal year, the focus will be on continuing the topline growth momentum and driving operational efficiency to enhance profitability.”