We would like to inform that Mr. G. Devanathan has been appointed as the Director - Manufacturing & Factory Manager (In the Capacity of Senior Managerial Personnel) of the Company, with ....
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Kennametal India has appointed Mr. G. Devanathan as Director - Manufacturing & Factory Manager, designated as Senior Managerial Personnel, effective October 16, 2025. The appointment was approved by the Board on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Mr. Devanathan is a mechanical engineer with over 29 years of experience in process engineering, production, and plant operations, previously working with companies like Gabriel India, TVS Interconnect Systems, and most recently Tenneco Automotive India. He has managed 5 plants, 3,000 employees, and driven revenue of approximately ₹2,050 Crores in prior roles, with a track record of 8-10% year-on-year opex reduction.
This is a senior operational hire with strong plant management credentials, which may signal the company's focus on strengthening manufacturing efficiency and cost optimisation. For shareholders, the appointment is a routine governance disclosure and is unlikely to cause an immediate stock price reaction.