Amruta Siddharth Desai: Winner – Women Leader in Industrial Manufacturing Excellence | International Women Awards 2026
- Great Companies
- Apr 11
- 3 min read
The 8th International Women Awards 2026 by Great Companies celebrates women leaders who are driving innovation, sustainability, and excellence across industries.
Among this year’s distinguished winners is Amruta Siddharth Desai, Director at Kishor Pumps Pvt. Ltd., honored as Winner – Women Leader in Industrial Manufacturing Excellence.
Based in Pune, India, Amruta is carrying forward a legacy-driven manufacturing business while transforming it into a future-ready, sustainability-focused engineering enterprise.
Company Overview
Leader: Amruta Siddharth Desai
Business: Kishor Pumps Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Pune, India
Founded: 1963
Category: Industrial Manufacturing Excellence
Industry: Machinery Manufacturing & Fluid Handling Solutions
Website: https://www.kishorpumps.com/
Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kishor-pumps/
Engineering Solutions Beyond Products
Kishor Pumps is a leading manufacturer of custom-designed, high-technology pumps for critical industrial applications.
The company operates with a unique philosophy:👉 It is not just a product manufacturer—but a solution provider for industrial pumping needs.
Their services include:
Application-specific pump design and selection
Installation, commissioning, and optimization
Lifecycle maintenance and repair services
Performance-driven engineering solutions
By deeply understanding each client’s operating environment, the company ensures efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
A Legacy Built on Innovation and Engineering Excellence
With over 5 decades of expertise, Kishor Pumps has built a strong reputation for:
Custom-engineered solutions for complex industrial needs
High reliability and performance across industries
Global collaborations and technology integration
Serving sectors like petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, wastewater, and power
The company’s journey reflects a legacy of continuous innovation and engineering precision.
Sustainability at the Core of Design Philosophy
What sets Kishor Pumps apart is its deep commitment to sustainability and resource efficiency.
Key differentiators include:
Designing products with minimal resource consumption
Focus on lifecycle efficiency and performance optimization
Adoption of a cradle-to-cradle design philosophy
Emphasis on reuse, recycling, and reduced environmental impact
This approach ensures that every product contributes to a more sustainable and responsible industrial ecosystem.
Driving Culture, People, and Organizational Strength
Beyond engineering, Amruta has played a critical role in shaping the people and culture side of the organization.
Her contributions include:
Building a workplace focused on fairness, inclusivity, and growth
Implementing goal-oriented performance systems
Encouraging continuous learning and development
Creating a collaborative and high-performance environment
Her leadership ensures that the organization grows not just in scale—but in capability and culture.
Balancing Legacy and Modern Leadership
Amruta’s journey reflects the challenge of balancing:
A strong legacy business with evolving market demands
Traditional manufacturing practices with modern systems
Operational excellence with people-centric leadership
Through this, she has contributed to building a company that is both: Rooted in legacy and ready for the future
Advice for Women Entrepreneurs
Amruta shares a simple yet powerful message:
“Go for it. You may fall, but get up and keep fighting. Entrepreneurship pushes you to think differently and continuously solve problems.”
She emphasizes:
Courage to start
Resilience through setbacks
Continuous problem-solving mindset
Belief in one’s ability to create value
The Future
Kishor Pumps is focused on:
Leveraging advanced technologies like IoT and predictive analytics
Strengthening its position in global industrial markets
Driving innovation in fluid handling solutions
Continuing its commitment to sustainability and efficiency
The vision is to become a globally admired engineering company delivering innovative, responsible, and high-performance solutions.
Official Recognition
Amruta Siddharth Desai has been honored as the Winner – Women Leader in Industrial Manufacturing Excellence at the 8th International Women Awards 2026 by Great Companies, recognizing her contribution to engineering innovation, sustainability, and organizational leadership.
About the Awards
The International Women Awards by Great Companies celebrates women leaders who are driving innovation, impact, and excellence across industries worldwide.