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black manufacturing to our mold and drum production units and
state-of-the-art R&D facilities, this integrated ecosystem allows us
to achieve consistency, efficiency, and faster innovation cycles. INTERACTION
This end-to-end integration not only ensures that BKT maintains
stringent quality standards but also enables us to innovate swiftly
in response to market needs. From raw material formulation to
the finished tyre, every step is driven by precision engineering and
sustainability, resulting in products that consistently deliver reliability,
and long-term value for our customers.

Do you practice ‘Make in India and Sell Globally,’ use your India
manufacturing base to supply to the global market.
Yes. BKT is firmly committed to the Make in India vision, for India and
for the world. We have established four world-class manufacturing
facilities in India that supply tyres to more than 163 countries. Our
plants are designed to meet global standards in technology,
automation, and sustainability, enabling us to supply high-quality
tyres to both domestic and international markets. India remains
our strategic manufacturing hub, with products exported worldwide
across construction, mining, material handling and industrial
segments.

Give us a brief view of your manufacturing facilities – their
locations, product line, capacities and investments planned
BKT operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Waluj,
Bhiwadi, Chopanki and Bhuj, with the Bhuj serving as our flagship
Give us an overview of the tyres industry, market scenario and plant in India. These facilities together produce a wide range
latest trends of off-highway tyres. The Bhuj facility, spread over 258 acres,
The Indian tyre industry is experiencing strong and sustained includes a dedicated R&D center, testing track, and advanced
growth driven by a rise in infrastructure development, increased compounding capabilities. We are also enhancing our capabilities
mechanization and activity in mining, construction and material by installing additional machinery and advanced systems to boost
handling sectors. Government-led investments in highways, smart our capacity for our on-road segment. BKT continues to invest
cities, and rural development continue to create significant in capacity expansion, automation, green energy, and product
demand for high-performance OTR tyres. Globally, customers are diversification to meet the growing global demand.
increasingly seeking tyres that deliver fuel efficiency and reduced
downtime. Give us an understanding of your company’s performance this
Major industry trends include the adoption of advanced materials, year and your outlook going forward?
smart tyre technologies, sustainability-led manufacturing practices, We have outlined a bold roadmap to achieve a 2.2x increase in
and a preference for premium long-life tyres that lower the total revenue by FY2030, to achieve a 2.2x revenue growth by FY2030,
cost of ownership. Together, these advancements are redefining aiming to reach approximately INR 23,000 crore from the current
the competitive landscape and elevating global benchmarks for INR 10,600 crore in FY2025. This trajectory is powered by three
reliability and efficiency in the off-highway tyres industry. strategic levers: expanding our Carbon Black capacity, diversifying
into new tyre categories for the Indian market, and significantly
Cutting edge technologies and the salient features of BKT’s scaling our presence in the Off-Highway Tyre (OHT) segment.
products A defining milestone for BKT in 2025 has been the launch of our
Innovation lies at the heart of BKT’s product development, accelerated capacity-expansion and vertical-integration program,
guiding every aspect of our design and manufacturing process. backed by a clear five-year growth vision.
Our tyres integrate advanced technologies to ensure superior
performance and extended service life. Our radial tyre range, in As an exhibitor, what are your expectations from EXCON 2025
particular, is engineered to deliver uniform wear and enhanced As a long-standing participant, we view EXCON 2025 as a platform
heat dissipation, factors that collectively minimize downtime and to showcase our latest innovations, connect with our OEM partners,
extends equipment longevity. Additionally, we continue to invest and engage directly with end-users across the construction and
in tyre testing and technologies, enabling operators to prevent infrastructure value chain.
unplanned interruptions. We anticipate gaining deeper insights into evolving customer
What truly differentiates BKT is our strong foundation of vertical requirements, exploring new avenues for collaboration, and further
integration, which gives us complete control over quality, and strengthening our brand presence in one of the world’s growing
innovation at every stage of production. From in-house carbon equipment markets.

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