Kirlokar Brothers Limited (KBL) is a part of one of India's largest industrial conglomerates - the Kirloskar Group. Incorporated in 1920, KBL was a pioneer in the manufacture of agricultural equipment, diesel engines, electric motors, and centrifugal pumps in India. It formed the bedrock for the creation and expansion of the entire Kirloskar Group. Today, KBL still maintains its important position - it's the largest manufacturer and exporter of pumps in all India.