Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) has made significant strides in its carbon black production capabilities as part of its broader expansion strategy. The carbon black plant, located at BKT’s Bhuj site in India, has experienced substantial growth since its inception in 2017, when it began operations with an initial capacity of 65,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA).
Since then, BKT has consistently increased its production capacity:
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The company has invested approximately Rs. 425 crores (around $51 million) in establishing a 140,000 MTPA carbon black plant. Additionally, a recent $75 million investment was made to further enhance the production capacity.
Strategic Advantages
The strategic investment in carbon black production offers several key benefits for BKT:
"At BKT, we believe that self-reliance and innovation are key to long-term success. Our investment in carbon black production is a strategic move to ensure self-sufficiency. With carbon black constituting approximately 30% of a tire’s weight, our plant’s capacity to fulfill 100% of this requirement allows us to be self-sufficient in this critical raw material. Furthermore, we can maintain stringent control over supply costs and quality, while also significantly enhancing our sustainability efforts through minimizing transportation needs and associated emissions."
Rajiv Poddar Jt. Managing Director at BKT Tires
BKT’s expansion aligns with broader industry trends of supply chain integration and sustainability, positioning the company to meet growing demand in the off-highway tyre market while enhancing its environmental credentials.
For more details on BKT’s carbon black production, visit BKT Carbon Black.
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