Balkrishna Industries (BKT), a major player in the global Off-Highway Tyre (OHT) market, is making a significant move to expand its footprint in the on-road vehicle tyre segment with the inauguration of a new 'Vehicle Dynamics & Testing' (VD&T) base at the National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) facility in Indore.

The new base leverages India's premier automotive testing grounds - Asia's second largest and longest - to enhance BKT's product development, particularly across the two-wheeler, passenger car radial (PCR) and commercial vehicle radial segments. The brand strategic decision to establish the VD&T base, inaugurated by Satish Sharma, Sr. President & Director - Business Development and Strategy, marks a major step in the company's commitment to enter new segments.

By tapping into NATRAX's state-of-the-art infrastructure, they aims to accelerate new product development, enhance performance & reliability and address evolving needs by utilizing real world testing scenarios to cater to the specific demands of Indian and international consumers.

The facility is equipped with advanced machinery and an expert R&D team, providing a critical hub for high-quality, innovative tyre development across all mobility segments. Access to NATRAX will enable BKT to test its tyres across a comprehensive range of real-world driving conditions and parameters, including - ride & handling, comfort, braking performance, durability and off-road terrain simulation.