Rama Kirloskar, joint managing director of Kirloskar Brothers, has been recognized with the NextGen Business Leader award for her contribution to business leadership. In her response, she made it clear that the honour was not hers alone and said the recognition belonged just as much to the company’s employees.
She also linked the award to the wider Kirloskar legacy, pointing to the vision and determination of earlier generations in the family. Her remarks highlighted how the foundation laid by the group’s founders has helped the enterprise continue across more than a century.
According to the description of the recognition, Rama Kirloskar’s leadership has supported growth and stronger operational performance within the Kirloskar Group. The award reflects both her role in guiding the business and her emphasis on the people behind its day-to-day success.
The recognition therefore stands on two pillars: the long history of the Kirloskar family’s industrial legacy and the contribution of employees who keep the organization moving forward. By sharing credit with her team and family predecessors, Rama Kirloskar framed the award as a milestone for the broader institution rather than a personal achievement alone.
