Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a global leader in the Off-Highway Tyre (OHT) segment, has inaugurated its dedicated Vehicle Dynamics & Testing (VD&T) facility at the National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) in Indore—Asia’s second-largest and longest automotive testing track. The inauguration, led by Satish Sharma, Senior President & Director – Business Development and Strategy at BKT, marks a strategic move into the on-road vehicle tyre segment, including Passenger Car Radial (PCR), Commercial Vehicle Radial (CVR), and 2-Wheeler categories.
Equipped with advanced machinery and supported by a specialized R&D team, the facility will enable real-world testing and product development, reinforcing BKT’s commitment to delivering world-class tyres for both Indian and global markets.
The VD&T base will serve as a hub for advanced testing and validation, allowing BKT to accelerate product development, ensure reliability, enhance performance, and address the evolving needs of both Indian and global consumers. By leveraging NATRAX’s world-class infrastructure, BKT reinforces its commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative tyres across all mobility segments.
With access to NATRAX, BKT can test tyres across real-world scenarios, from ride and handling to comfort, braking, durability, and even off-road terrain. These capabilities are critical for both Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and the replacement market, ensuring tyres meet stringent global benchmarks while giving everyday consumers the confidence of world-class quality.
Commenting on the development, Satish Sharma, Sr President & Director – Business Development and Strategy, BKT said: “At BKT, we are leveraging our decades of expertise in Off-Highway tyres as we expand into on-road vehicle segment. Our entry into the consumer space is guided by a clear commitment: developing tyres that users can trust for safety, comfort, mileage, and reliability on every journey. The establishment of dedicated VD&T base at NATRAX marks a pivotal step in our journey to deliver world-class tyres across segments. This facility empowers us to simulate real-world conditions and rigorously test our products for performance, safety, and durability. By addressing key consumer pain point, be it ride comfort, braking efficiency, or terrain adaptability; we are committed to engineering solutions that truly elevate the driving experience.”
With this initiative BKT strengthens its on-road vehicle segment capabilities with state-of-the-art machinery and experienced teams, the new VT&D base strengthen R&D and testing capabilities, enabling the development of passenger tyres that are safer, more durable, and deliver exceptional value products made in India, for India and to the world.
 has inaugurated a new Vehicle Dynamics & Testing (VD&T) facility at NATRAX, Indore, marking its strategic entry into the on-road tyre segment, including PCR, CVR, and 2-Wheeler tyres. Equipped with advanced machinery and an expert R&D team, the facility will support real-world testing and product innovation for Indian and global markets.){kind=link}