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Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited (KFIL), a material subsidiary of Kirloskar Industries Limited, has had its credit ratings reaffirmed by ICRA Limited, with a stable outlook. The rating rationale, issued on December 30, 2025, covers KFIL's fund-based and non-fund-based debt limits.

ICRA reaffirmed the [ICRA]AA(Stable) rating on long-term fund-based term loans (amounting to ₹947.00 crore), long-term/short-term fund-based limits (₹1,136.51 crore), and long-term/short-term non-fund-based limits (₹2,195.00 crore). The [ICRA]A1+ rating was reaffirmed for commercial paper (₹550.00 crore).

The ratings reflect KFIL's strong position in the foundry-grade pig iron and ferrous castings markets, supported by backward integration and cost-saving measures. The company's comfortable financial performance, strong relationships with OEMs, and successful turnaround of the seamless pipes business are also key strengths. ICRA notes KFIL's ongoing substantial capex plans of approximately ₹400-500 crore per annum over the next three years for an alloy steel plant and other projects.

Key credit challenges include vulnerability to raw material price fluctuations, cyclicality in the casting and steel tube segments, and project execution risks associated with capex. KFIL's liquidity position is assessed as adequate, with unutilised fund-based limits and expected healthy cash flow from operations.