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Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, BKT, added, “BKT’s Developed for high demand applications such as cement
foray into the on-highway tyre segment transport, construction logistics, and regional cargo movement, SPOTLIGHT
is a strategic milestone under our Vision the new BKT Commercial Vehicle Radial Tyre range is engineered
2030 - an India led initiative to scale to deliver high stability, superior casing strength, and consistent
responsibly and expand our mobility performance - the cornerstones of BKT’s commercial on road
footprint. Our approach balances ambition philosophy.
with discipline, where we aim to grow while Each tyre undergoes 138 in process quality checks, 20+
protecting profitability and maintaining our design verification tests, and certifications in NABL accredited
engineering excellence. With a defined laboratories.
revenue roadmap of `23,000 crore by 2030 - a 2.2x increase from Meeting all BIS standards, the range demonstrates BKT’s
FY25 levels, this measured growth, is built on clarity, capability, and commitment to reliability, long service life and retreadability,
long term commitment.” bringing industrial grade validation to the commercial on road
space.
Satish Sharma, Senior President and Director – Business
Development and Strategy, BKT, said, “As Go to Market & Service Commitment
we step into a new phase of growth, our BKT’s new portfolio will be introduced through its nationwide
focus remains unwavering on delivering distributor dealer network, in a phased geographic rollout,
durability, mileage, comfort and advanced beginning with high demand markets. Reflecting its consumer
performance across 2 Wheeler, Truck first philosophy,
Bus Radial, Passenger and Light Truck BKT will complement its products with a market leading digital
categories, backed by deep customer service and complaint-response platform, ensuring quick
insights and a commitment to product leadership. We are proud resolution and transparent tracking. These initiatives will establish
to pioneer industry first initiatives – whether it is pure distribution a new benchmark in distribution strength, service responsiveness
play ensuring wide reach with zero channel conflict, our ‘Journey and consumer engagement within India’s mobility sector.
Assistance Program’ for riders, or transformative programs like
‘Save the Casing’ and market leading end user loyalty platforms. Long-Term Growth and Investment Commitment
Our goal is clear - to achieve a 5% market share by FY30 through As part of this strategic expansion, BKT has committed an
a disciplined, India led strategy based on product leadership, investment of `3,500 crore (USD 400 million) to strengthen its
distribution strength, and consumer trust.” presence across India’s mobility ecosystem.
The investment will support manufacturing capacity expansion,
Two Wheeler Tyres Portfolio: advanced R&D capabilities, vertical integration through BKT
BKT Tyres consumer journey begins with the launch of two purpose Carbon, and the expansion of its nationwide distribution network,
built two wheeler tyre lines – BKT ZENOVA and BKT THYROS. reinforcing the company’s focus on sustainable, value-creating
growth.
BKT ZENOVA is designed for city commuting, offering enhanced Under Vision 2030, BKT aims to grow overall revenue to
comfort, smooth handling, and dependable grip for everyday approximately `23,000 crore by FY30, with a projected revenue
urban riders. mix of ~70% from Off-Highway tyres, ~10% from third-party
BKT THYROS is engineered for on off road surfaces, offering carbon black sales, and ~20% from On-Highway tyre categories.
confidence and control across mixed terrain conditions. Both
products are made in India, built around the core consumer priorities About BKT:
- comfort, grip, safety, and mileage - covering the full spectrum of Established in 1987, Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) is an Indian MNC
Indian riding conditions for both motorcycle and scooter segments. and a leading Off Highway Tyre manufacturer, headquartered
Manufactured under IATF 16949 certified processes, the range in Mumbai.
undergoes rigorous validation including design verification, With a portfolio of over 3,600 specialised products for agriculture,
accelerated durability trials, and vehicle level testing at NATRAX, industrial, construction, mining, earthmoving, and material
government testing facility at Indore, for wet and dry braking, ride handling, the company serves customers across 163 countries.
quality, and handling performance. The products carry mandatory The company also manufactures rubber tracks for agriculture
BIS certifications, reaffirming adherence to national standards and and industrial sectors.
international best practices. Recently, BKT Tyres announced its entry in the Two-Wheeler,
Passenger Car, and Commercial Vehicle for India market. The
Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicle Radial Tyres Range company’s vertical integrated manufacturing ecosystem is
(MHCVR) supported by in-house production of ‘carbon black’, R&D centres
Building on its consumer market entry, BKT will expand into the focused on product innovation, performance, and application-
commercial on road segment with the introduction of: specific design.
BKT m.Loadxpert (11.00R20)
BKT Milexpert RG (295/90R20) For more details visit:
Launch timeline: Q1 FY2026–27 (April–June 2026) www.bkt-tires.com

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