Independent Director Of Kennametal India Amit Laroya Appointed As Chairman

Amit Laroya, Independent Director of Kennametal India Limited, has been appointed as the Chairman of the company effective November 4, 2024.

Amit Laroya is presently serving as Sr. VP, Asia, in the 3M Transportation and Electronics Business at 3M India Ltd. Between 2013 and 2016, he was the MD of 3M India Ltd.; thereafter, he served on the Board of Directors until the present date. Previously, he has also been the MD for 3M in both Indonesia and Korea, where he currently remains a board member for 3M Korea. He has a wealth of international experience, having guided businesses and strategic initiatives in India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, the USA, and South Korea. His professional career has encompassed a range of external interactions, including membership in the CII National Committee on Innovation from 2014 to 2016. Member of the CII National MNC Committee for the period 2015–2016 and contributions as a member of the Amcham Smart City Initiative Council from 2014–2016. In addition to his work, he served as co-chair of the Amcham Korea Chemical Committee. He actively participated in various forums with the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea until 2022.

The Board of the company took note of the retirement of Anjani Kumar Bidadi, Chairman and Independent Director, and Vinayak Kashinath Deshpande, Independent Director, with effect from November 3, 2024, upon completion of their second term of 5 years as Independent Directors.

The Board reappointed Vijayakrishna K. T. as the Secretarial Auditor for the financial year 2024-25.

Vijayakrishna K.T. is a Company Secretary with over 40 years of experience. He has worked as a trusted consultant and advisor to a diverse range of clients, including multinational corporations (MNCs), public sector undertakings (PSUs), and private enterprises.