"A visionary leader with an illustrious career spanning decades in industrial innovation and community development. At 82 years young, he is celebrated for transforming a legacy business into a pioneering engineering powerhouse."
"Shri Bharat Bhanji Khimji is the driving force behind the global success of the BDK and KFEL Groups. With a career rooted in foresight and commitment, he successfully transformed a traditional cotton mill business into one of India’s leading engineering companies specializing in high-precision valves and pumps. Under his mentorship, the company has not only achieved technological milestones but has also become a cornerstone of the economic and social fabric of Hubli. His journey is a testament to lifetime dedication, fostering a legacy of industrial prowess that continues to inspire the field of engineering and manufacturing today. Today, KFEL stands as a symbol of excellence, creating jobs and leading the way in fluid control systems."