The National Conference on Unity for Growth – A Collective March Towards Viksit Bharat, held on 03rd July 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, proved to be a groundbreaking and thought-provoking forum that united leaders from across the nation. Organized by Brand Vista Consulting, this landmark event brought together prominent policymakers, business leaders, social innovators, and youth change agents who collectively reinforced a shared vision for a developed, inclusive, and self-reliant India by 2047.
The event was inaugurated in the esteemed presence of Shri Syed Shahnawaz Hussain Ji, Former Union Minister and Member of Parliament, who shared his passionate vision of holistic development for India. In his keynote address, he emphasized the power of unity, inclusive growth, and collaborative leadership, saying, “A Viksit Bharat cannot be built in isolation—it requires collective ownership of progress by every citizen and sector.”
One of the eminent participants and winner of the India’s Iconic Brands & Leaders 2024-25 was Mr. Krishnakumar Srinivasan, MD & CEO, Shriram Pistons and Rings.
Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd. (SPRL): Driving Innovation and Sustainability for a Self-Reliant India
Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd. (SPRL), a flagship company of the Shriram Group, has been a trusted leader in India’s automotive component industry for over five decades. As the country’s largest manufacturer of pistons, piston rings, pins, and engine valves, SPRL supplies components to almost all major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in India, as well as several leading OEMs in Europe, the USA, and Asia.
The company’s strong emphasis on innovation, quality, and customer focus has earned it numerous accolades, including TPM Excellence Awards (2004, 2022) and the TPM Special Award (2008) from JIPM. SPRL has also received multiple recognitions from OEMs for excellence in technology, exports, and overall performance.
Krishnakumar (KK), the MD & CEO of SPRL, has over 38 years of experience in the automotive industry. He has held key leadership roles at Schaeffler, Eaton, and Bharat Forge, managing global operations and driving strategic initiatives in technology, operations, and finance. KK is renowned for his pioneering leadership, innovative mindset, and deep industry insights. At SPRL, KK has been instrumental in the company’s growth, fostering a culture of innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. His ability to build high-performing teams and deliver sustainable business outcomes has been vital to SPRL’s continued success. KK is also actively involved in industry associations and social initiatives, especially those focused on girl child education.
Under his leadership, Company has achieved new milestones in all the areas including operational efficiencies, Supply Chain Management, digitization & automation, diversification of product portfolio thru organic and inorganic route and efficient capital allocation policy. Improvements in all these areas are on sustainable basis and these initiatives will have a positive impact for the company in future as well. Last five years have been a transformation journey for the company with significant improvement in Financial Performance, generating free Cash flow in Legacy business and deploying the Cash for further growth of the business to diversify in to other areas agnostic to ICE Engine and thereby creating Value for all our stakeholders. Company has completed four Acquisitions in last five years and these acquisitions have been largely EBIDTA accretive for the company.
SPRL operates a world-class Tech Centre with globally trained engineers, supporting advanced product development through concept design, simulation, prototyping, and engine testing. Its manufacturing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and function in collaboration with international partners like Kolbenschmidt, Honda Foundry, Riken, and Fuji Oozx. SPRL employs over 9,000 people and has a standalone turnover of over INR 3,175 crore, with consolidated revenues reaching INR 3,760 crore.
Driven by the philosophy of “Total Customer Satisfaction through Quality Management and Continuous Improvement,” SPRL holds Trading House status and is a preferred supplier to OEMs worldwide.
Sustainability is integral to SPRL’s strategy. The company incorporates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices across its operations, aiming to reduce environmental impact, promote inclusion, and uphold ethical governance.
To drive future growth, SPRL has launched SPR Engenious Limited (SEL) and invested in firms like SPR EMF Innovations, SPR Takahata Precision, and SPR TGPEL Precision Engineering—marking its strategic diversification into e-mobility and precision plastic injection moulding parts and metal moulds.
With a legacy of innovation and responsibility, SPRL continues to power India’s journey toward self-reliance.
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