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Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) is proud to contribute to India's self-reliance journey by powering the Indian Navy's three indigenously built combat platforms - stealth frigate INS Nilgiri, destroyer INS Surat and submarine INS Vaghsheer.

On January 15, 2025, the Indian Navy commissioned three frontline combatants into its fleet: INS Nilgiri, the lead ship of the Project 17A class frigates; INS Surat, the fourth and final ship of the Project 15B class destroyers; and INS Vaghsheer, the sixth and final submarine of the Scorpene-class project.

KBL supplied superior-performance canned motor pumps (CMP) for sea and freshwater applications in the HVAC systems of each ship, ensuring unmatched reliability and durability.  

With a strong focus on engineering, KBL has emerged as a strong and respected Indian multinational corporation, well-known for manufacturing various pumps, valves, hydro-turbines and systems for various applications.

The Company caters to the pumping needs of various sectors spanning from large infrastructure projects such as water supply, power generation, irrigation, oil & gas, building and construction, industry and marine & defence to small pumps for domestic and agricultural use.