JK Tyre targets 1 mn unit capacity expansion in FY26; bets on digitalisation for efficiency, ET Manufacturing
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JK Tyre targets 1 mn unit capacity expansion in FY26; bets on digitalisation for efficiency
The Delhi-headquartered company will expand its tyre manufacturing capacity from 29 million units to about 30.5 million units in FY26, aided by the ₹1,400 crore capital expenditure (Capex) earmarked for the fiscal.
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