Scheduled Pause, Stronger Future: Kirloskar Ferrous Shuts Hiriyur Plant for 40 Days

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Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd has temporarily suspended operations at its Hiriyur plant from October 14, 2025, for 40 days. The pause is for routine maintenance and repairs to ensure optimal plant performance and longevity, with operations expected to resume in late November.

Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited has announced a temporary suspension of operations at its Hiriyur plant located in Karnataka, effective from October 14, 2025. The stoppage will last for approximately 40 days and is part of the company’s planned routine maintenance and repair activities.

This move aims to ensure the plant’s ongoing efficiency, operational safety, and longevity by performing necessary upkeep and technical inspections. The regulatory filing related to this temporary halt was made to the BSE Limited, in compliance with SEBI disclosure requirements.

Key highlights of the announcement include:

Location of the affected facility is the Hiriyur plant in Karnataka.
Suspension of plant operations will commence on October 14, 2025.
The total duration of the halt is expected to be around 40 days.
The reason for the pause is standard scheduled maintenance and repairs.
Kirloskar Ferrous Industries remains committed to maintaining high operational standards.
The company also issued a notice to shareholders about re-lodging transfer requests for physical equity shares.
This action reflects Kirloskar Ferrous’s focus on compliance and shareholder services.
Plant operations are expected to resume by late November 2025, following the completion of maintenance.

Kirloskar Ferrous Industries has a strong presence in the Indian ferrous industry, manufacturing pig iron and iron castings. The company’s Hiriyur plant plays a key role in their integrated manufacturing setup. Temporary halts like this are part of standard industrial practices to maintain equipment performance and support long-term operational sustainability.

Investors and stakeholders will be closely monitoring the plant’s reopening post-maintenance, as it is critical to Kirloskar Ferrous’s production capabilities.

Source: BSE Limited regulatory filing, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd official announcements, Financial Express, Loksatta newspapers.

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