The importance of wearing a helmet while riding two-wheelers is paramount and we are always up to discussing this topic. For this episode of the BikeWale Podcast, we catch up with the managing director of Steelbird, Mr Rajeev Kapur, and discuss with him the criticality of manufacturing helmets, the ban on the production and sale of non-ISI helmets, and the changing trends related to helmets in India, all at length. The insights we get from him are deep and interesting, and you can listen to it all in this episode, the Spotify link to which is attached below.
Talking About Helmets With Steelbird MD, Rajeev Kapur
Changing trends
The way people perceive helmets has changed drastically over the last few years, says Rajeev. The riders are more concerned about their safety and are willing to spend more on the headgear. They are also particular about the quality, comfort, construction, visor, and features a helmet has to offer. What else has evolved on this front? Click on the episode link to find out.
Ban on non-ISI helmets
The Indian government banned the manufacturing and sale of non-ISI helmets in India last year. While this meant the sub-standard roadside helmets were out of the picture, it also meant the premium, imported helmets were not to be sold. This attracted a lot of flak from motorcycling enthusiasts across India. However, there’s a positive side to this and the Steelbird MD gives an elaborated explanation for the same.
