Balkrishna Industries boosts carbon black output, makes leadership changes

Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) concluded its board of directors meeting on December 19, 2025, with several key decisions impacting leadership and production capacity. The board approved the re-appointment of arvind poddar as chairman and managing director for a five-year term starting August 1, 2026. Additionally, natarajan gnanaskandan tanjore was appointed as an independent director and ashok saraf as a non-executive non-independent director, both for five-year terms commencing February 1, 2026. These appointments are subject to shareholder approval via a postal ballot initiated on the same date.

The company also provided an update on its capital expenditure plans, which include approximately INR 3,500 crores approved on May 23, 2025, for additional production facilities at Bhuj. BKT announced the completion of one line of its carbon black production facility, increasing the total installed capacity to 265,000 TPA. The balance of the carbon black project is progressing as per schedule, contributing to the overall expansion in commercial vehicle tires, power plant, rubber tracks, and passenger car radial tires.