JK Tyre Plans ₹4,900 Crore Expansion to Boost Capacity by 25% by FY30
JK Tyres lines up Rs 4,900 crore capex plan till FY30
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JK Tyre & Industries Ltd has announced a capital expenditure plan of ₹4,900 crore through FY30 to enhance its production capacity by nearly 25%. The investment is primarily focused on expanding facilities in Chennai and Mysore, driven by anticipated demand in the passenger and commercial vehicle segments.
- 01The capital expenditure plan aims to increase JK Tyre's capacity by nearly 25%.
- 02Approximately 90% of the investment will be allocated to the Chennai facility, focusing on passenger car radial (PCR) tyres.
- 03JK Tyre's net profit surged 94% to ₹199 crore in Q4 FY26, with consolidated revenue reaching ₹4,233 crore.
- 04The company is already executing a ₹1,130 crore expansion project for PCR and truck-bus radial (TBR) capacity.
- 05Premium tyres now make up 35% of the product mix, with a target to exceed 50% after the expansion.
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JK Tyre & Industries Ltd has outlined a substantial capital expenditure plan of ₹4,900 crore (approximately $590 million USD) aimed at expanding its production capacity by nearly 25% by FY30. This strategic move is driven by the company's confidence in sustained demand for both passenger and commercial vehicles. Raghupati Singhania, chairman and managing director of JK Tyre, emphasized that the majority of the investment—about 90%—will be directed towards enhancing the Chennai facility, specifically to boost passenger car radial (PCR) tyre production. The remaining funds will support the expansion of truck-bus radial (TBR) capacity at the Mysore plant. In its recent financial performance, JK Tyre reported a remarkable 94% increase in net profit to ₹199 crore for the March quarter, with consolidated revenue rising by 12% to ₹4,233 crore. The company is also currently implementing a ₹1,130 crore expansion project, expected to be operational by December, as it seeks to meet the growing demand in the tyre market.
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The expansion will significantly increase JK Tyre's production capacity, potentially leading to job creation and enhanced supply in the tyre market.
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