Baba Kalyani
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Babasaheb Neelkanth Kalyani is an India
n businessman who serves as the chairman and managing director of Bharat Forge
, the flagship company
of the Kalyani Group
and the world's second-largest forgings
manufacturer after ThyssenKrupp
of Germany.
in Mechanical Engineering
, and later in Massachusetts Institute of Technology
where he earned an MS
degree.
Mr. Kalyani pioneered export of automobile components from India to China in 2002. Bharat Forge is country's No.1 exporter of automotive components for eight consecutive years, with exports contributing almost 50% to company's total sales. Every second heavy truck manufactured in USA runs on a "Made by Bharat Forge, India" front axle beam. Bharat Forge’s global customer base is perhaps the most comprehensive in the forging industry comprising 38 automobile manufacturers besides several Tier suppliers to the industry. Some of the company’s prestigious customers include General Motors, Toyota, Ford, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, Honda, Renault, Volvo, Cummins, Caterpillar-Perkins, ArvinMeritor and Dana Corporation.
As part of company’s diversification into non-automotive business, Bharat Forge has entered into a Joint Venture with ALSTOM Power & NTPC to manufacture various equipments for super critical power plants coming up in the country. Besides, it has an MOU with AREVA for manufacture of heavy forgings that would be required for nuclear power plants.
Mr. Kalyani serves on the Boards of many prestigious companies and represents industry on several Industry, Trade and Educational institutions in India and abroad. Notable amongst these are the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council [NMCC] and the National Knowledge Commission [NKC].
Mr. Kalyani is the Founder Chairman of Pratham Pune Education Foundation, an NGO that is engaged in providing primary education to children belonging to under privileged sections of the local community. Since its inception in 2000, Pratham Pune has made a difference in the lives of over 100,000 children in Pune society. Mr. Kalyani is also steering a unique initiative to empower rural youth at a Taluka in Pune district by providing free technical and vocational training at a government Industrial Training Institute [ITI] that is being run as a Public-Private partnership. The pioneering model is being replicated in other parts of the country. Mr. Kalyani also supports various other NGOs and charitable institutes engaged in education and in uplifting quality of lives of the disadvantaged and needy.
In pursuance of his vision to contribute to a clean and emission free environment, Mr. Kalyani has set up a new venture Kenersys Limited to manufacture various energy efficient wind turbines for domestic and international markets. The company also has its own wind turbines in Maharashtra which generate “green energy” for the group’s manufacturing operations. Mr. Kalyani is also engaged in developing solar energy equipment that would contribute in further strengthening his group’s footprint in the non conventional energy sector. In a joint venture with KPIT Cummins, Bharat Forge is developing a unique hybrid solution that would contribute in the country being able to meet its vehicular emission targets.
Mr. Kalyani’s significant contributions to industry and the community have been recognized through various prestigious awards that he has received. Notable among these are “PADMA BHUSHAN”, one of the most distinguished civilian awards by Government of India for his contributions to Trade and Industry., “COMMANDER FIRST CLASS” of the ‘ROYAL ORDER OF THE POLAR STAR” by the Swedish government in recognition of his contribution in furthering Trade and Business cooperation between Sweden and India, Global Economy Prize 2009 for Business by Kiel Institute, German “Businessman of the Year-2006” by Business India Magazine, “Entrepreneur of the Year 2005 for Manufacturing” by Ernst & Young and “CEO of the Year 2004” by the Business Standard group.
Pune Education Foundation, a charity that provides primary education for underprivileged children.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n businessman who serves as the chairman and managing director of Bharat Forge
Bharat Forge
Bharat Forge is the world's second-largest forging company. The company is based in Pune, India and has nine manufacturing plants in India, Germany, Sweden, United States, Scotland, United Kingdom and mainland China...
, the flagship company
Flagship
A flagship is a vessel used by the commanding officer of a group of naval ships, reflecting the custom of its commander, characteristically a flag officer, flying a distinguishing flag...
of the Kalyani Group
Kalyani Group
The Kalyani Group is one of the leading Industrial Houses in India, with a sharp focus on primarily four sectors, viz. Engineering Steel, Automotive & Non-Automotive Components, Renewable Energy & Infrastructure and Specialty Chemicals...
and the world's second-largest forgings
Forge
A forge is a hearth used for forging. The term "forge" can also refer to the workplace of a smith or a blacksmith, although the term smithy is then more commonly used.The basic smithy contains a forge, also known as a hearth, for heating metals...
manufacturer after ThyssenKrupp
ThyssenKrupp
ThyssenKrupp AG is a German multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Duisburg Essen, Germany. The corporation consists of 670 companies worldwide. While ThyssenKrupp is one of the world's largest steel producers, the company also provides components and systems for the automotive...
of Germany.
Early Life and Education
Baba kalyani was born on 7 January 1949 to Sulochana and Neelakanth Kalyani, a Pune based technocrat and maker of auto components. He attended BITS Pilani, from where he earned a BE(Hons.)Bachelor of Engineering
The Bachelor of Engineering is an undergraduate academic degree awarded to a student after three to five years of studying engineering at universities in Armenia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, Finland , Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Jordan, Korea,...
in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the...
, and later in Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT has five schools and one college, containing a total of 32 academic departments, with a strong emphasis on scientific and technological education and research.Founded in 1861 in...
where he earned an MS
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
degree.
Career
Baba Kalyani joined Bharat Forge in 1972 when the company's annual turnover was about US $ 1.3 million. Under his leadership, Bharat Forge has transformed into a global company with 11 manufacturing facilities spread across India, USA, Germany, Sweden, and China. His strong entrepreneurial capabilities have resulted in the company having achieved global leadership in the forging industry.Mr. Kalyani pioneered export of automobile components from India to China in 2002. Bharat Forge is country's No.1 exporter of automotive components for eight consecutive years, with exports contributing almost 50% to company's total sales. Every second heavy truck manufactured in USA runs on a "Made by Bharat Forge, India" front axle beam. Bharat Forge’s global customer base is perhaps the most comprehensive in the forging industry comprising 38 automobile manufacturers besides several Tier suppliers to the industry. Some of the company’s prestigious customers include General Motors, Toyota, Ford, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, Honda, Renault, Volvo, Cummins, Caterpillar-Perkins, ArvinMeritor and Dana Corporation.
As part of company’s diversification into non-automotive business, Bharat Forge has entered into a Joint Venture with ALSTOM Power & NTPC to manufacture various equipments for super critical power plants coming up in the country. Besides, it has an MOU with AREVA for manufacture of heavy forgings that would be required for nuclear power plants.
Mr. Kalyani serves on the Boards of many prestigious companies and represents industry on several Industry, Trade and Educational institutions in India and abroad. Notable amongst these are the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council [NMCC] and the National Knowledge Commission [NKC].
Mr. Kalyani is the Founder Chairman of Pratham Pune Education Foundation, an NGO that is engaged in providing primary education to children belonging to under privileged sections of the local community. Since its inception in 2000, Pratham Pune has made a difference in the lives of over 100,000 children in Pune society. Mr. Kalyani is also steering a unique initiative to empower rural youth at a Taluka in Pune district by providing free technical and vocational training at a government Industrial Training Institute [ITI] that is being run as a Public-Private partnership. The pioneering model is being replicated in other parts of the country. Mr. Kalyani also supports various other NGOs and charitable institutes engaged in education and in uplifting quality of lives of the disadvantaged and needy.
In pursuance of his vision to contribute to a clean and emission free environment, Mr. Kalyani has set up a new venture Kenersys Limited to manufacture various energy efficient wind turbines for domestic and international markets. The company also has its own wind turbines in Maharashtra which generate “green energy” for the group’s manufacturing operations. Mr. Kalyani is also engaged in developing solar energy equipment that would contribute in further strengthening his group’s footprint in the non conventional energy sector. In a joint venture with KPIT Cummins, Bharat Forge is developing a unique hybrid solution that would contribute in the country being able to meet its vehicular emission targets.
Mr. Kalyani’s significant contributions to industry and the community have been recognized through various prestigious awards that he has received. Notable among these are “PADMA BHUSHAN”, one of the most distinguished civilian awards by Government of India for his contributions to Trade and Industry., “COMMANDER FIRST CLASS” of the ‘ROYAL ORDER OF THE POLAR STAR” by the Swedish government in recognition of his contribution in furthering Trade and Business cooperation between Sweden and India, Global Economy Prize 2009 for Business by Kiel Institute, German “Businessman of the Year-2006” by Business India Magazine, “Entrepreneur of the Year 2005 for Manufacturing” by Ernst & Young and “CEO of the Year 2004” by the Business Standard group.
Philanthropy
He is the founding chairman of PrathamPratham
Pratham is a non-governmental organisation that works towards the provision of quality education to the underprivileged children in India. Established in Mumbai in 1994 to provide pre-school education to children in slums, it now has activities in 21 states of India and has supporting chapters in...
Pune Education Foundation, a charity that provides primary education for underprivileged children.