Balkrishna Industries (BKT) is an Indian multinational company and a global specialist in the Off-Highway Tyre (OHT) industry. Over decades, BKT has built a strong position in highly specialized applications, supported by extensive technical expertise, advanced R&D and testing capabilities, reliable products, and a broad international and domestic distribution network. Off-Highway remains its core business and principal area of expertise. At the same time, the company is selectively expanding into India’s On-Highway Tyre market through two-wheeler tyres, Passenger Car Radial (PCR) tyres and Commercial Vehicle Radial (CVR) tyres.

Supported by in house carbon black production, the company retains greater control over quality and deliver products that offer consistent traction, reliability, and performance in demanding operating conditions. The company combines its strong manufacturing base in India with an international network of subsidiaries, distributors and commercial partners serving many countries. This integrated model enables it to help customers with technical support by leveraging its local market expertise, while ensuring consistent production, quality and supply.

Business area of the company

The company is engaged mainly in the business of manufacturing and selling of OHT in the specialist segments such as Agricultural, Industrial & Construction, Earthmovers & Port, Mining, Forestry, Lawn & Garden and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV).

Products

Commercial tyres

• Agriculture
• Industrial & Construction
• OTR
• CVR

Consumer tyres

• Scooter
• Motorcycle

Awards and Recognitions

• 2024: Bhiwadi Plant received QCFI Gold award 2024
• 2024: Chopanki Plant received ICC Excellence in Sustainability Award 2024
• 2024: BKT Bhuj Plant achieved Gold Medal in National Awards for Manufacturing Competitiveness 2024-25
• 2024: Chopanki Plant received Gold Category for the prestigious GEEF Global Safety Award 2025 in the Rubber (Tire Manufacturing) Industry.
• 2024: Bhuj Plant received the National Energy Conservation Award (NECA) 2024 – Certificate of Merit.
• 2025: Achieved a five-star rating in the British Safety Council for Occupational Health and Safety system awarded with the ‘Sword of Honour 2025’
• 2025: Certificate of Merit from the National Safety Council of India (Safety Awards 2025)
• 2025: Safety and workplace excellence ‘Legend Emerging Award – Safety’ at Exceed Occupational Health, Safety & Security Awards 2025
• 2025: Won the FAME Innovative Quality Leadership Award 2025 for best quality performance in manufacturing processes
• 2025: CII National Award for Excellence in Water Management 2025
• 2025: ASSOCHAM Water Award 2025 for water management and sustainability

Milestones/ History

• 1987: First plant in Aurangabad inaugurated by Founder Chairman, Late Mahabirprasad Poddar
• 1995: Commenced production of Off-Highway Tyres
• 2002: Plant established in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan
• 2003: Began production of ATV, gardening, and earthmoving tyres
• 2004: Launched radial Agrimax tyres
• 2006: Plant commissioned in Chopanki, Rajasthan
• 2008: Launched Earthmax tyres
• 2009: Crossed Rs 1,000 crore turnover
• 2011: Redefined the brand through strategic rebranding
• 2015: Initiated greenfield plant at Bhuj, Gujarat
• 2018: Announced capex for Waluj, Bhuj facilities and Carbon black plant commissioned
• 2020: Achieved Carbon Black self-reliance with Phase 2 completion at Bhuj
• 2021: Commercialised new replacement plant: Waluj 2 plant
• 2022: Commercialised brownfield tyre plant at Bhuj
• 2023: Expanded Waluj capacity
• 2024: Completed capex for Advanced Carbon materials
• 2025: Announced capex for premium passenger car and commercial vehicle radial tyres
• 2026: Expanding into new segments (2W, PCR and CVR)