Laxmanrao Kashinath Kirloskar (Marathi: लक्ष्मणराव काशिनाथ किर्लोस्कर) (1869-1956) was an Indian businessman. He was the founder of the Kirloskar Group.
In 1888, he set up his first venture - a small bicycle repair shop at Belgaum. Strongly believing that agricultural implements must fit the milieu they are used in, he manufactured iron ploughs, the first Kirloskar products.
He had read about industrial townships in Europe and America where the owners of industries had built communities for the employees. His dream was to build his own industry and community for his employees; he realized this dream with Kirloskarwadi, a place where he started the Kirloskar Brothers Limited factory in 1910.
He is one of the most successful self made entrepreneurs in India, whose legacy is still very much remembered today. He was also one of the richest men in India. He is one of the very few Maharashtrian Entrepreneurs that has ever been.