BKT Wins Highest Export Award from All India Rubber Association

03 Nov 2025 CW Team

Balkrishna Industries (BKT) has been honoured with the Highest Export Award by the All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) for its exceptional export performance in the tyre sector. This marks yet another consecutive year of recognition since 2009, underscoring BKT’s leadership, quality, and consistent global growth.

The award from AIRIA, a key organisation representing India’s rubber industry, highlights BKT’s excellence in manufacturing and its pivotal role in enhancing the country’s export competitiveness. It celebrates the company’s strong performance in exporting tyres, flaps, and carbon black across global markets during 2024–2025.

Mr Arvind Poddar, Chairman and Managing Director, BKT, said, “This recognition reaffirms our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer value. We are proud to be acknowledged once again as a trusted partner in the international tyre industry.”

With a footprint spanning over 160 countries, BKT continues to set industry benchmarks through cutting-edge technology, advanced manufacturing, and a customer-first approach, reinforcing its position as a global leader in the off-highway tyre market.

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