The company operates through two main segments: the primary segment which encompasses manufacturing operations, sales and marketing operations, as well as real estate and business services; and the others segment which includes profits from the sale of long-term investments and additional income. Alfred Herbert Ltd and Herbert Holdings Ltd are its two subsidiaries.
Incorporated as a private limited company on December 2, 1919, Alfred Herbert (India) Ltd was subsequently converted into a public company on April 27, 1972. A restructuring occurred during 1999-2000, involving the transfer of its manufacturing division to its subsidiary, Alfred Herbert Ltd.
For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, the company manufactured and sold 81 machines.