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BKT Tires to showcase cutting-edge OTR solutions at Bauma ConExpo India
BKT Tires, a global player in the off-highway tyre industry, is all set to make a powerful presence at Bauma ConExpo India 2024, held at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, from December 11, to 14, 2024.
At BKT, we are focusing on sustainable sourcing
Prasanta Ganguly, Head – OTR Marketing (Domestic Sales), Balkrishna Industries
BKT Tires to showcase cutting-edge OTR solutions at Bauma ConExpo India
To showcase robust range of tyres for construction and industrial applications
Unearthing Potential
Today, mining is a $1 trillion industry, providing materials for everything from the energy sector to the commercial goods market.
Mining industry prioritises stability, performance, and after-sales service
Prasanta Ganguly, Head – OTR Marketing (Domestic Sales), BKT Tires, speaks on the innovations or technologies in tyre design that BKT has introduced specifically for the mining sector.
Celebrating Excellence
The titans of the construction equipment industry were honoured at the 12th BKT Equipment India Awards 2024.
Tata Hitachi wins big at 12th BKT Equipment India Awards 2024
The Awards was held on 10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai.
Jaideep Shekhar is Equipment India Person of the Year 2024
He was selected during the 12th BKT Equipment India Awards held on 10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Centre
Jaideep Shekhar is Equipment India Person of the Year 2024
He was selected during the 12th BKT Equipment India Awards held on 10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Centre
RAHSTA to submit policy recommendations to NHAI
RAHSTA to submit policy recommendations to NHAI for improving highways.
Roads & Highways Builders book RAHSTA Expo
India’s Largest Road Construction Expo has attracted exhibitors from all over India and has been sold out in Mumbai for Oct 9-10 at Jio World Convention Centre
Mining Revolution
The Indian mining industry has shifted from manual to mechanised operations, embracing varying levels of technology and automation
BKT to innovate in tyre technology with focus on radicalisation
BKT Tires is a leading manufacturer in the off-highway tire market. The company specialises in the manufacture of tires for agricultural, industrial and OTR vehicles. Prasanta Ganguly, Head – OTR Marketing (Domestic Sales), BKT Tires, speaks on the key trends currently shaping the mining industry
BKT’s Advanced Tyre Solutions for Mining at 17th IMME
Balkrishna Industries (BKT), a leading global force in the Off-Highway tyre market and an Indian multinational group, has announced its participation in the 17th edition of the International Mining and Machinery Exhibition (IMME).
BKT’s Advanced Tyre Solutions for Mining at 17th IMME
This event will be held from October 23 to 26, 2024 at the Science City Exhibition Ground in Kolkata.
BKT showcases Earthmax OTR tyre range at WasteExpo 2024
BKT displayed its Earthmax OTR tyre range on booth 3865 at WasteExpo, the global trade show for the recycling industry, from 7-9 May.
Driving Innovation
OTR tyre innovation is transforming India’s mining and construction industries.
The growth trend of radial tyres in OTR has been steadily rising
BKT Tires is one of the leading manufacturers in the off-highway tyre market, specialising in the manufacture of tyres for agricultural, industrial and OTR vehicles. Ashok P Chhajer, Sr. General Manager – OE Sales, (Domestic), Balkrishna Industries, speaks on the key challenges and opportunities in the market
BKT Tires forges dynamic partnerships with 7 IPL teams
BKT Tires, an Indian multinational company and a global player in the off-highway tyre market is pleased to announce its alignment with seven prestigious T20 cricket teams for the upcoming season of the highly anticipated T20 Cricket league.
BKT Tires forges dynamic partnerships with 7 IPL teams
Including inaugural collaboration with Lucknow Super Giants
BKT unveils advanced mobility solutions at EXCON
The Off-highway tyre major is working towards building our nation.
Our tires are a perfect fit for diverse applications
Ashok P Chhajer, Senior General Manager – OE Sales, (Domestic Market), Balkrishna Industries
We will be focusing on enhancing efficiency and reliability
Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, Balkrishna Industries Ltd
Driving Technological Revolution
With more than 1,200 exhibitors from India and abroad, Excon will highlight leading construction equipment manufacturers as they showcase the adaptability of their machinery and the advancement of construction technologies.
Our tires are a perfect fit for diverse applications
Ashok P Chhajer, Senior General Manager – OE Sales, (Domestic Market), Balkrishna Industries
BKT Tires announces participation in EXCON 2023
BKT Tires has strategically positioned itself as 'Bharat ka Tire.
CII targets over 15% YoY growth in next 5 years
The event witnessed the participation of leading names from the industry, government, and stakeholders from the infrastructure and construction equipment sector.
Charting growth path for road sector
The 13th India Roads Conference (IRC) – with the theme of "Road Construction Business: Establishing safe, sustainable, inclusive and intelligent road network in India†– explored new opportunities for stakeholders in the road construction business.
A STAR-STUDDED EVENT
48 companies such as Larsen and Toubro (L&T), NCC, PNC Infratech, J Kumar Infraprojects, Tata Projects, HG Infra Engineering, PSP Projects, APCO Infratech and SOBHA, among others, bagged awards in different categories
Champions of Innovation!
11th Equipment India Awards 2023, organised by First Construction Council
23 awards presented to Construction Equipment BESTSELLERS at 11th Equipment India Awards 2023
Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India, was recognised as the “Equipment India Person of the Year 2023†for his remarkable achievements during 2022-23
Terex Powerscreen Pulse wins Innovation of the Year award
The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 took place on October 12, 2023, at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.
Schwing Stetter India wins big at Equipment India Awards 2023
The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 took place on October 12, 2023, at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.
Sany bags three awards in emerging bestseller category
The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 took place on October 12, 2023, at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.
Case Construction bags CSR Company of the Year award
Case Construction bags CSR Company of the Year award
AJAX Engineering bags Green Factory of the Year award
The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 took place on October 12, 2023, at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.
BKT to showcase state-of-the-art masterpieces at IME
Balkrishna Industries (BKT), the Indian multinational Group and a leading global player in the off-highway tyre market will participate in the 10th edition of the International Mining Exhibition (IME) in Kolkata, organised by the MGMI and TAFCON
Tyres are integral to any OTR equipment design
Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, Balkrishna Industries, speaks on the company's approach to sustainability.
The Mining Boom
India's increasing coal projects drive a surge in mining equipment demand!
New mining machinery are driving demand for all-steel radial tyres
Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, Balkrishna Industries, speaks on the factors that are driving the Indian OTR tyre market, and the recent innovations in tyre design and making in construction vehicles.
BKT’s Bhuj Plant: At the centre of a well-thought-out growth strategy
The manufacturing facility aims for annual production of 600,000 MT.
BKT’s Bhuj Plant: Racing ahead of time
The Bhuj site, at the centre of a well-thought-out growth strategy by BKT, consists of the state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities as it aims for an annual tyre production of 600,000 MT.
Entering an era of transformation
Off-the-road tyre manufacturers and suppliers are facing brand-new difficulties as a result of technological advancements and evolving end-user needs that are pushing the market into uncharted terrain.
BKT Tires signs up as “Official Tyre Partner†with seven IPL teams
The collaboration with T20 cricket teams adds to a growing portfolio of BKT’s global strategic partnership.
BKT grieving the death of Dr Arup Saha Deuri
Head of Materials and Compound, (R&D) at BKT Bhuj plant, and a noted Indian rubber technologist
BKT launches EARTHMAX crusher haul & EARTHMAX SR 34
Balkrishna Industries (BKT), the Indian multinational company and global player in the off-highway tyre market, has launched two ‘Made for India’ tyres under the sub-brand EARTHMAX namely the EARTHMAX crusher haul and EARTHMAX SR 34, dedicated to the Indian construction and mining sector.
In Bhuj the horizon has never been so close
BKT announces its business plan: to achieve turnover in 2026 of 2 billion dollars and total annual production of 600,000 MT.
BKT launches EARTHMAX crusher haul & EARTHMAX SR 34 at bauma
Made for India tyres premieres at bauma CONEXPO India 2023
BKT launches EARTHMAX Crusher Haul & EARTHMAX SR 34
Made for India tires were launched at at bauma CONEXPO India 2023
Bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2023 - Highlights
The trade fair for construction equipment industry garners excitement!
BKT to launch two new ‘Made for India’ EARTHMAX tyres
Balkrishna Industries (BKT) the Indian multinational company and global player in the off-highway tyre market will be participating in the bauma CONEXPO India 2023. Armed with a strong R&D, BKT will be launching two tyres under the sub-brand EARTHMAX at the bauma CONEXPO INDIA.
We are launching new ‘Made for India’ tyres
Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, Balkrishna Industries, speaks on the key products on display during bauma CONEXPO.
We are launching new ‘Made for India’ tyres: Rajiv Poddar
Rajiv Poddar of Balkrishna Industries speaks on the key products on display during bauma.
Mining the Future
With prospects in both surface mining and underground mining, the Indian market for mining equipment appears to have a bright future.
We introduce around 80- 90 new products every year
Ashok Chhajer, Senior General Manager – OE Sales, BKT Tires, speaks on the current market size of OTR tyres for the mining segment in India, and outlook on the OTR tyre market beyond 2022.
Innovations in Mining!
Organised by CII, the 16th edition of the International Mining and Machinery Exhibition (IMME) - India's only focused fair for the mining industry was held between 16 to 19 November 2022 at Rajarhat, Kolkata.
Lt Gen Harpal Singh & Awanish Awasthi bag top honours at 20th CW Awards
An evening extravaganza, CONSTRUCTION WORLD Global Awards, in its 20th Edition, concluded in great success in Mumbai on October 14th at ITC Grand Central, Parel.
Indian Army’s Lt Gen Harpal Singh & Awanish Awasthi, Advisor, Chief Minister UP, bag top honours at 20th Construction World Global Awards
Indian Army’s Lt Gen Harpal Singh & Awanish Awasthi, Advisor, Chief Minister UP, bag top honours at 20th Construction World Global Awards
ACE’s Sorab Agarwal is Equipment India Person of the Year 2022 at 8th India Construction Festival
Besides, the 10th Equipment India Awards 2022 presented 18 awards to construction equipment companies
CE industry stalwarts honoured at Equipment India Awards 2022
Besides, the 10th Equipment India Awards 2022 presented 18 awards to construction equipment companies
Komatsu wins Innovation of the Year award for KOMTRAX
Komatsu India won the Innovation of the Year – Components & Accessories award for their product – KOMTRAX – during the 10th BKT Tires Equipment India Awards 2022
LiuGong India wins Equipment India award for wheeled loaders
LiuGong India won an award in the Bestseller in Wheeled Loaders category during the 10th BKT Tires Equipment India Awards 2022
Schwing Stetter bags Green Factory of the Year award
Schwing Stetter India won the Green Factory of the Year award during the 10th BKT Tires Equipment India Awards 2022
JCB wins big at Equipment India Awards 2022
JCB India bagged three awards during the 10th BKT Tires Equipment India Awards 2022
Stalwarts of CE industry honoured at 10th Equipment India Awards
Sorab Agarwal is EI Person of the Year 2022
“We will be launching 63-inch tyres for the Indian market.”
Tractors and earthmoving equipment are the major demand drivers of OTR tyres,” says Prasanta Ganguly, Head – OTR Marketing (Domestic Sales), Balkrishna Industries (BKT).
Automation is the top priority in all our plants
India has done a marvelous job in road building and irrigation, opening new doors for infra equipment. Ashok Chhajer, Senior General Manager, OE Sales, Balkrishna Industries, shares how these initiatives have boosted sales.
BKT’s cutting-edge masterpieces for mining
BKT showcased its finest tyres for construction and earthmoving equipment namely the E4 EARTHMAX SR468 TL and L5 EARTHMAX SR53 TL. Along with the newly introduced rubber tracks for the compact track loaders.
Our products will be a game-changer for mining industry
Rajiv Poddar Joint Managing Director, Balkrishna Industries
BKT to focus on mining products at excon
BKT, the Indian multinational group and a global player in the off-highway tyre market, is all set to cross a billion dollars this year with India contributing 20 per cent and exports of 80 per cent.
BKT expands production in India
To meet the growing demand for its agricultural tires, BKT Tires has announced the expansion of production capacity at its Bhuj plant in the state of Gujarat, India.
CII Excon 2021 to aid India to become second largest CE market by 2030
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has announced the 11th edition of Excon, South Asia’s largest construction equipment, and construction technology trade fair, which will take place at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru from May 17-21, 2022.
OTR tyre market has bright prospect
India OTR tyre market stood at 11.2 million units in 2021 and forecasted to reach 15 million units by 2023. The market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 9.05 per cent in volume terms.
BKT inaugurates its new production plant in Waluj
Trial production has started at BKT's new state-of the-art site in Waluj, Maharashtra. Result of a $ 56 million investment, its annual production capacity is around 30,000 MT of Off-Highway tyres.
BKT inaugurates its new production plant in Waluj
The pandemic has not stopped the new BKT project, which was realized in complete safety with a total investment of $ 56 million.
BKT solutions for the mining sector
The EARTHMAX tire range has been specifically designed to withstand the stress of the rough terrain typical of quarries and mines
The demand for off highway tyres is at an all time high
Rajiv Poddar, Jt. MD, BKT Tires
Rajiv Poddar of BKT Tires: Demand for off highway tyres is at an all time high
Rajiv Poddar, Jt. MD, BKT Tires, speaks on the current market size of OTR and industrial tyres, and segments that are driving the demand for these products.
BKT Tires partners with 7 IPL teams
Balkrishna Industries (BKT Tires), the Indian multinational group and leading global player in the Off-Highway tire market has just announced that it will be sponsoring seven teams in the upcoming cricket league for Season 2021.
BKT Tires partners with 7 IPL teams
Balkrishna Industries (BKT Tires), the Indian multinational group and leading global player in the Off-Highway tyre market, has just announced that it will be sponsoring seven teams in the upcoming cricket league for the season 2021.
BKT Tires partners with 7 IPL teams
BKT Tires will be the official tyre partners for Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals in the forthcoming T-20 League.
Coal mining is expected to drive demand
PK Ganguly, Head – Marketing (Domestic Sales), Balkrishna Industries, shares his thoughts on the market scenario and how the company is gearing up to meet the growing demands in the market.
BKT opens Covid-19 treatment centre at Bhuj plant
The contactless Covid-19 treatment centre and E-ICU unit built by BKT at its plant in Bhuj is already operational.
BKT designs prototype of its biggest-ever tyre
Prototype ready for the new giant product, in the 40.00 R 57 size, for rigid dump trucks
We focus on off-highway sector and want to grow with this
Balkrishna Industries (BKT) is a homegrown multinational player with a strong presence in the off-highway tyres globally. With the Indian market growing faster, the company is gradually increasing its sales in India which otherwise is majorly focusing on export market. Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, BKT shares more on the company and the market scenario.
Radialisation is the future
BKT is the one of world's leading tyre manufacturers that is fully dedicated to off-highway tyre manufacturing.
On revival Path
In spite of the current slowdown, tyre market for off-highway applications is going to revive in the coming years due to an anticipated pick up in infrastructure developments in future.
BKT inks global partnership with LaLiga
Balkrishna Industries (BKT), India?s leading manufacturer of off-highway tyres, has signed on as ?Official Global Partner of LaLiga?. BKT aims for performance without limits ? just like sport.
BKT debuts its biggest agri radial tyre at SIMA
At SIMA 2019, the Paris International Agribusiness Show, BKT exhibited the new size of AGRIMAX FORCE, IF 750/75 R 46, as world preview. Having a diameter of not less than 2.30 m, it is the biggest radial agriculture tyre that BKT has ever produced.
BKT debuts its biggest agri radial tyre at SIMA
At SIMA 2019, the Paris International Agribusiness Show, BKT exhibited the new size of AGRIMAX FORCE, IF 750/75 R 46, as world preview.
A flexible strategy is our way to success
At bauma India 2018, BKT focused on all-steel radial tyres and almost 90 per cent products showcased were all-steel radials.
RIDING ON INFRA PUSH
Growth in the construction and material handling equipment market has pushed the prospects of small and medium range OTR tyres.
All women crew waves BKT flag on Mount Everest
An enthusiastic group of five women across India in association with Balkrishna Industries Ltd (BKT) scaled the Mount Everest (Sagarmatha) on June 4, 2018.
A diversified industrial major
Balkrishna Industries (BKT), has over 30 years of global presence in the off-highway tyres (OTRs)segment.
BorgWarner develops new EGR coolers for CVs
To support commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturers in meeting current and future emissions regulations, BorgWarner has developed an economical new series of multi-platform exhaust gas re-circulation (EGR) coolers featuring a compact floating core.
BKT to build new carbon black production plant
Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT), a leading global Off-Highway tire manufacturer, will build a new plant for the production of carbon black. This facility will stretch over approximately 8 hectares within the BKT production site at Bhuj, in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Tyres for Recycling Operations
At material storage sites, it is essential that the vehicles employed are robust and offer good manoeuvrability. In this like many other applications, the tyre is the key to enhance equipment functionality, allowing it to easily move even in narrow spaces, achieving speed in line with productivity, and not least keeping in mind the budget thanks to both time and fuel savings.
Tyres for transport operations
BKT has introduced new product portfolio for transport operations that is suitable for both road use and combined use on the road and in the fields. Developed to reduce soil compaction, if necessary, these tyres are able to carry heavy loads, even at high speeds.
Loader Tyres for OTR Applications
BKT has shaped an entire product range for OTR loaders. A tyre lineup conceived to face the challenges on the most differing terrains ? from snowy and icy surfaces to muddy and rocky ones at quarries and mines. A comprehensive range of products featuring extraordinary traction performance, strength, resistance and safety to safeguard operators at work and to significantly enhance driving comfort.
ON THE MOVE
Off-the-road (OTR) tyres are largely used in vehicles, equipment and machinery employed in agriculture, mining, construction and industrial sectors. Consequently, any changes or fluctuations in the said sectors directly influences the growth of OTR tyre market.