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  • Baba Kalyani Honoured with ASME Holley Medal for Engineering Excellence

    Baba Kalyani

    Pune: Bharat Forge Limited has announced that its Chairman and Managing Director, Baba Kalyani, has been conferred with the prestigious Holley Medal by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

    This recognition stands as one of the most respected global honors for engineering innovation with a direct public benefit.

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    Baba Kalyani Recognized for Global Engineering Impact

    The ASME Holley Medal, established in 1924, is awarded for outstanding acts of engineering that deliver significant and timely benefits to society.

    Receiving this recognition highlights Baba Kalyani’s contribution to advancing innovation and strengthening global industrial competitiveness.

    Baba Kalyani’s Vision for Resilient Supply Chains

    The award comes in the backdrop of elevated U.S. tariffs, underscoring Bharat Forge’s role in engineering-led value creation across markets.

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    Under Kalyani’s leadership, the company has been localizing advanced manufacturing, supporting domestic industry needs, and building resilient supply chains.

    Strengthening U.S.–India Industrial Collaboration

    This honour not only celebrates Kalyani’s leadership but also validates the contribution of Indian-origin engineering excellence to America’s industrial ecosystem.

    It further demonstrates Bharat Forge’s long-standing ties with the U.S. and reflects how cross-border collaboration in engineering and manufacturing continues to thrive even during challenging trade cycles.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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