In the eyes of nation, a builder is an instrument of progress, development and modernisation. And K N Misra, Chairman & Managing Director, Instrumentation Limited is one such person who has not only helped the nation build on strong foundation but has also helped in making IL an instrument to that evolutionary change. Known for his knowledge, wisdom and thorough understanding of man and machine, Misra, after assuming the high post helped IL chart out its own growth trajectory. It's no wonder that today, the IL is a pioneer in system design, manufacturing, engineering, software development, testing, installation and commissioning of projects.

A Government of India enterprise, IL was set up with the main objective of attaining self-reliance in the field of control and automation for process industry. And true to its objective, IL under the leadership of people like Misra has been contributing immensely to the development of core industries in the country. Manufacturing and supplying state of the art control equipment on turnkey basis to power, steel, petrochemical, refineries, pharmaceutical, fertilizer, chemical, cement, paper, textile, space, and oil and gas industry, IL has over the years, carved out its own identity. Commercially, it's one of the most profit-making industries.

Believing in hard work, vibrant ethos and high level of team spirit, Misra has given a new definition to the Instrumentation Limited. A man who has shouldered various responsibilities during decades' of his service, Misra brought with him transparency, motivation and high standard of quality consciousness to the organization. As a result of untiring efforts of Misra and his predecessor, IL has added several success stories it its list of achievements.

In fact, it's among the few companies in the world, which can boast of supplying control and instrumentation systems to more than 200 thermal power stations. With manufacturing facilities at Kota and Palakkad in Kerala, IL is also accredited with ISO 9000 certification. And topping its commercial achievements is receiving of bulk orders from BSNL, BHEL, UPPCL, SAIL, ONGC, and that will definitely augment its profits in coming times. And when a lean, mean and efficient machine is heading the organisation, IL is sure to accelerate its growth further.