Tyre Demand News Today

JK Tyre Chairman and MD, Raghupati Singhania expects the domestic tyre demand will remain strong due to the automobile industrys growth and a positive economic environment. The companys consolidated net profit surged five-fold to Rs 249 crore in the September quarter, largely due to its strong performance in the domestic market.

New Delhi, Nov 5 (PTI) Demand for tyres in the domestic market is expected to remain robust going ahead as the automobile industry continues to scale new highs amid a positive economic environment, JK Tyre Chairman and Managing Director Raghupati Singhania said.

The company - which currently is utilising 95% of its available capacity of 155.11 lakh tyres per annum- plans to expand capacity by about 20% by October 2025. The expansion is proposed to be funded by way of equity/internal accruals and debt. Raghupati Singhania, Chairman & Managing Director, JK Tyre & Industries told ET, the company is planning fresh investments to increase capacity amid robust demand in the local market.

CEAT Ltd MD & CEO Arnab Banerjee believes that rural demand for two-wheeler tyres in the replacement segment is yet to fully recover. However, he is optimistic that the festive season will boost demand. Banerjee also highlighted the uncertainty over crude-based raw material costs due to rising crude prices, which could impact future growth.

Ceat Tyres: CEAT Ltd MD & CEO Arnab Banerjee believes that rural demand for two-wheeler tyres in the replacement segment is yet to fully recover. However, he is optimistic that the festive season will boost demand. Banerjee also highlighted the uncertainty over crude-based raw material costs due to rising crude prices, which could impact future growth.

The RPG Group-owned tyre maker will invest about Rs 1,200 crore to increase production capacity over the next 18-24 months, as part of a four-year, Rs 3,500-crore capex plan, which it had put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic last year after pumping in over Rs 2,200 crore.