BKT’s flagship production site of Bhuj, in India, received the ‘Sword of Honour Trophy’ in London

Balkrishna Industries Ltd, the leading manufacturer in the Off-Highway tire industry, has been awarded with the prestigious ‘Sword of Honour 2025’ Award by the British Safety Council.

The ceremony took place at the Drapers’ Hall in London and acknowledges BKT’s commitment to excellent Health & Safety Management, recognizing the outstanding achievements, the hard work and perseverance of the company’s flagship production plant of Bhuj, India.

BKT was selected as one of 70 successful applicants who achieved the ‘Sword of Honour’, which is awarded to companies that have demonstrated excellence in the management of health and safety risks at work. The company has obtained a Five Star Audit Report, the maximum rating in British Safety Council’s management audit scheme. Following these results, BKT has been recognized with a prestigious hand-crafted stainless-steel ceremonial sword, specially created for the 2025 award winners.

Peter McGettrick, Chairman of British Safety Council, said: “On behalf of the Board of Trustees and all staff of the British Safety Council, I would like to congratulate BKT on achieving the highest standards within its health and safety management. Achieving recognition of this kind involves full dedication and utmost professionalism. We are proud to support you in your achievements and are delighted that we can contribute to your ongoing success.”

Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of British Safety Council, added: “I would like to congratulate BKT and its staff on this award, in tribute to their commitment to keeping their workplace safe and healthy.”

This award is a further demonstration of BKT’s commitment in promoting health and safety at the workplace in the light of the outstanding results achieved at the company’s major production plant: the Bhuj site.

“The recognition of the British Safety Council rewards the great perseverance of BKT’s employees in putting in place a high-level and high-quality workplace for all, and I personally wish to congratulate all of them to promote the company’s highest standard in every operation” – Anil Kumar Sharma, Corporate Head of Quality Assurance and Sustainability, BKT.

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BKT’s Bhuj Plant Awarded With Prestigious Health & Safety Management Award by the British Safety Council