Pirelli and BKT sign agreement to make 800,000 Pirelli-branded premium car tyres in India by 2030
BKT and Pirelli signed a strategic agreement on 22 October 2026 for BKT to produce up to 800,000 Pirelli-branded premium car tyres by 2030 at one of its newly constructed plants.
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- Production volume target
- up to 800,000 Pirelli-branded premium car tyres by 2030
- JV structure
- 50-50 joint venture with Pirelli
- India car registrations growth
- increase by 5-7% annually from 2025 to 2030
- Release
- Deal / acquisition
🏭 BKT will make the Pirelli-branded tyres at one of its own newly constructed plants equipped with the most advanced technology, to Pirelli's specific technological and quality standards.
🏭 The second phase, subject to certain conditions, would create a 50-50 joint venture with Pirelli and build a plant dedicated to High Value car tyres, making both the Pirelli and BKT brands for India and other international markets.
🌍 Pirelli, which has only a commercial presence in India at present, says the agreement is a significant step towards reinforcing its positioning in a country with growing demand for High Value tyres.
📌 India's car registrations are estimated to increase by 5-7% annually from 2025 to 2030 and the premium car tyre market is seen growing almost fivefold, the release says.
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More numbers
- Pirelli-branded tyres to be produced by 2030800,000
- India car registration growth estimate, 2025 to 20305-7%
- Proposed stake50-50
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