Balkrishna Tyres - Encashes Volumes Business

BKT is one of the world's leading manufacturers of off-highway tyres having the widest product range, strengthened by more than 2000 SKU's (Stock Keeping Units). Established in 1988, BKT (Balkrishna Tyres), entered into the production of cross ply off-highway tyres in 1995. Exports contribute to 94% of BKT's sales while the rest is contributed from domestic sales. BKT has overseas offices in USA and Italy.

According to Mr. Arvind Poddar, Vice-Chairman & MD, BKT "we have targeted to achieve a 10% share in off-highway tyre solutions by 2015 in the global market. Achieving the set target will boost BKT's sales to $1300 million. We are confident of achieving our target, with the increasing demand from the export market, with around 86% of the requirement coming from the replacement segment and rest from the original equipment manufacturers."