The Kirloskar Group was founded in 1888 in India by Laxmanrao Kirloskar. It has since expanded to become a large Indian conglomerate with diverse business interests. The group's core businesses include pumps, diesel engines, compressors, metal processing, and air conditioning. It has a strong presence in India as well as an international footprint with subsidiaries and operations in over 70 countries across six continents. The Kirloskar Group emphasizes engineering excellence, quality, and customer satisfaction in its manufacturing and projects. It has a long history and reputation in India and is striving to become one of the top five pump companies in the world by 2015.