Baba Kalyani Awarded ASME Holley Medal for Engineering Excellence

Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge, has been honoured with the prestigious Holley Medal by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The award, conferred on 15 September 2025, recognizes his outstanding engineering leadership that has delivered significant public benefit, especially in the context of global supply chain challenges.

The accolade marks a major international recognition of Indian innovation in advanced manufacturing and strategic industrial contributions.

About the Holley Medal

The ASME Holley Award, established in 1924, is one of the oldest and most respected awards in global engineering. It is awarded to individuals or teams for,

• Unique engineering acts
• Achievements with timely and noteworthy public benefit
• Contributions that address major technical or societal needs through engineering

Receiving this medal places Baba Kalyani among a select group of global innovators recognized for excellence in engineering solutions with wide-reaching impacts.

Why Baba Kalyani Was Chosen

According to Bharat Forge, the award recognizes,

• Engineering-led value creation in international markets
• Efforts to localize advanced manufacturing
• Strengthening of resilient supply chains amid geopolitical and trade disruptions
• Contribution to national and international industrial competitiveness

The recognition comes at a time when global trade dynamics are being reshaped by factors like US tariffs, and Bharat Forge’s approach demonstrates how engineering innovation can provide sustainable economic solutions.

Bharat Forge’s Role in Modern Engineering

Under Baba Kalyani’s leadership, Bharat Forge has evolved into,

• A global leader in forging and precision engineering
• A key supplier to the defence, automotive, and aerospace sectors
• A pioneer in digital manufacturing, green energy components, and light-weighting technologies

The company has set benchmarks in technology transfer, upskilling, and ecosystem development, both in India and abroad.

Strategic Implications: Innovation Amid Trade Tensions

The award holds particular relevance amid elevated US tariffs and growing concerns about supply chain vulnerabilities. Kalyani’s engineering vision offers,

• Alternatives to overreliance on traditional supply chains
• Localization strategies that align with global market needs
• Engineering solutions that serve both commercial and national interests

By supporting domestic manufacturing in the US and India, Bharat Forge helps reduce dependency on imports, promoting self-reliance and strategic autonomy.

Key Takeaways

• Award Received: ASME Holley Medal
• Recipient: Baba Kalyani, CMD of Bharat Forge
• Date Announced: 15 September 2025
• Awarding Body: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Established: 1924