In an interaction with Construction Business Today, Viren Rodrigues, Head – Mining & Agri Business, BKT highlighted how the company is strengthening its position through capacity expansion, advanced manufacturing, and strategic diversification into on-highway tyres.
India is targeting a US$ 7–8 trillion economy by 2030, driven by large-scale infrastructure development. From a tyre manufacturer’s perspective, do you believe the industry is adequately prepared to support this scale of demand?
The Indian tyre industry is experiencing strong and sustained growth driven by a rise in infrastructure development, increased mechanization and activity in mining, construction and material handling sectors. Government-led investments in highways, smart cities, and rural development continue to create significant demand for high-performance OTR tyres.
To tap into this momentum, we are expanding our carbon black production by an additional 360,000 MTPA and adding 24 MW of cogeneration power at our Bhuj facility. These investments not only strengthen our vertical integration and boost energy efficiency but also enhance supply reliability and support our broader sustainability goals. It helps us ensure we are well prepared to meet rising demand across India’s fast-growing infrastructure landscape.
With your recent entry into the on-highway tyre segment, how do you see your product portfolio evolving further in the coming years?
BKT Tyres continues to invest in capacity expansion, automation, green energy, and product diversification to meet the growing global demand. As part of this strategy, we are enhancing our capabilities by installing additional machinery and advanced systems to boost our capacity for our on road segment. We have recently announced our entry into India’s on-highway tyre segment, marking a strategic expansion beyond our established leadership in Off Highway Tyres. This move represents a significant step in our long-term growth roadmap as we expand our role across India’s broader mobility ecosystem.
Our entry into the on-highway segment is a natural extension of our core capabilities and long standing expertise in engineering high-performance tyres. This new portfolio includes purpose-built tyres for Two Wheelers and Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles, reinforcing our commitment to India’s rapidly evolving mobility ecosystem. Through this expansion, BKT Tyres is strengthening its ability to support the entire value chain of infrastructure development. This diversified approach allows us to reach new customers and strengthen our presence across multiple segments.
How do you see infrastructure expansion—roads, mining, construction—impacting demand for off-highway tyres leading up to 2030?
The coming years present significant opportunities for tyre manufacturers, driven by accelerating global infrastructure development and increasing demand for high performance mobility solutions. The OTR tyre market is experiencing strong growth driven by large-scale national development projects and rising equipment demand. Tyre manufacturers are also focusing on advanced rubber compounds and improved tread designs that enhance cut resistance, traction on rough terrains. Additionally, sustainability is emerging as a key priority, driving a stronger focus on longer-lasting tyres and the adoption of more environmentally conscious materials and processes.
Agriculture continues to be a strong and stable foundation for BKT Tyres. With India’s infrastructure and construction sector witnessing unprecedented growth, we anticipate this segment to drive stronger demand for our products over the next three to five years.
Is your current manufacturing capacity aligned with the expected growth in off-highway tyre demand, or are there expansion plans underway?
BKT Tyres operate state-of-the-art facilities in Waluj, Bhiwadi, Chopanki, and Bhuj, with Bhuj serving as our flagship plant. Our plants are built to global standards, allowing us to consistently deliver high-quality products across markets. At the same time, we are enhancing our capabilities with additional machinery and advanced systems to support our growing on-highway segment, reflecting our forward looking approach to mobility.
We continue to invest in capacity expansion, green energy, automation, and product diversification to meet rising global demand. Our strong export performance, recognised by AIRIA for 2024–25, reinforces our presence in over 163 countries. With this combination of advanced manufacturing, deep R&D, and vertical integration, India remains our strategic hub as we scale globally and deliver consistent value across construction, mining, material handling, and industrial segments.
By 2030, how do you envision BKT’s positioning in India’s overall mobility and infrastructure ecosystem?
In line with our vision to scale sustainably and meet rising global demand, in mid-2025, we announced plans to increase manufacturing and expanding carbon black production at our flagship plant in Bhuj.
We also have created a strong growth plan to increase our revenue by 2.2x by FY2030, reaching about Rs 23,000 crore from Rs 10,600 crore in FY2025. This growth will come from three key areas: expanding our Carbon Black capacity, entering new tyre categories in the Indian market, and increasing our presence in the Off-Highway Tyre (OHT) segment. These steps will help us reach new customers, strengthen our market position and drive steady long-term growth.
With this blend of market diversification, product excellence, and deeper vertical integration, we remain agile, leverage our global strengths, and continue delivering meaningful value as the industry evolves. With strong government initiatives supporting infrastructure, agriculture, and mining, we foresee significant growth, and a strong upward trajectory for the industries.
