Kennametal India increases interim dividend to ₹40 per share backed by strong cash flows

Kennametal India (KIL) reported 7.7 percent year-over-year revenue growth for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The company announced an interim dividend of ₹40 per share for FY25, up from ₹30 last year, supported by strong cash flows.

Kennametal India Limited (KIL) released its third-quarter FY25 results (ending March 31, 2025), with sales up 7.7 percent from the same quarter last year. The Company announced an interim dividend of ₹40/- per share for FY25, supported by solid cash flows compared to ₹30/- per share in FY24.

Sales increased 7.7 percent to ₹2896 Mn from ₹2688 Mn in the same quarter last fiscal year. Profit Before Tax (PBT) was ₹328 Mn, a decrease from ₹517 Mn in the same quarter last fiscal year and a sequential flat over the preceding quarter. The increased sales are due to growth in the domestic market from both the Hard Metals and Machine Tools divisions.

Commenting on the results, Vijaykrishnan Venkatesan, Managing Director, KIL says, “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.”

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