Mr. B. N. Kalyani (DIN: 00089380) is the Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge Limited, the flagship company of the Kalyani Group. With over five decades of leadership, he has steered Bharat Forge’s transformation from a regional player into a globally recognized leader in forging and precision engineering, catering to diverse industries such as automotive, aerospace, defense, energy, and infrastructure. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its technological capabilities, strengthened its global footprint, and established itself as a benchmark for innovation and advanced manufacturing.
Mr. Kalyani holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from BITS Pilani and a Master of Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA. His academic background, combined with his visionary approach, has been instrumental in driving Bharat Forge’s success as a technology-driven organization.
Beyond Bharat Forge, Mr. Kalyani plays a pivotal role in shaping India’s industrial and economic landscape. He is a Member of the Prime Minister’s Science Technology & Innovation Advisory Council and co-chairs several high-profile international business forums, including the India-Sweden Business Roundtable. Additionally, as the Founding President of the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers, he has been instrumental in strengthening India’s defense manufacturing ecosystem, driving self-reliance and indigenous capability development.
Committed to strong governance and corporate responsibility, Mr. Kalyani chairs Bharat Forge’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee and Risk Management Committee and serves as a member of the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee. His leadership ensures the company’s adherence to the highest standards of corporate governance, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement.
Mr. Kalyani has been widely recognized for his outstanding contributions to industry, innovation, and economic development, receiving numerous prestigious accolades from across the globe. He was honored with the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, for his exceptional service to the industry. His global influence has been acknowledged with distinguished honors, including the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star from Japan, the Cross of the Order of Merit from Germany, the Commander First Class of the Royal Order of Polar Star from Sweden, and the Knight in the Order of the Legion of Honour from France, one of the country’s highest distinctions awarded to foreign nationals. Recognized for his contributions to technological advancement and industrial excellence, he has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate of Science (Honoris Causa) from Deakin University, Australia, and IIT Kharagpur, India among few others. Further solidifying his leadership in the manufacturing and technology sectors, Mr. Kalyani was recently awarded the Arjan Vaswani Founders’ Leadership Award 2025 at the 73rd Indian Foundry Congress & IFEX 2025, as well as the Industry Science Leader 2025 by FAST India, celebrating his visionary role in driving industrial transformation and innovation.
He is associated with the following Body Corporates:
| Sr. No. | Name of Body Corporates | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bharat Forge Limited | Chairman & Managing Director |
| 2 | Kalyani Steels Ltd | Director |
| 3 | Automotive Axles Limited | Director |
| 4 | Meritor HVS (India) Limited | Director |
| 5 | Kalyani Maxion Wheels Private Limited | Director |
| 6 | Maxion Wheels Aluminum India Private Limited | Director |
| 7 | Bharat Forge America Inc. | Director |
| 8 | Bharat Forge International Limited | Director |
