JK Tyre CV Play

JK Tyre opened the doors of its advanced Chennai facility to showcase how modernisation, automation, and sustainability are driving the company's leadership in the commercial vehicle (CV), Truck & Bus Radial (TBR), and Off-The-Road (OTR) tyre segments.

- Richa Tyagi

Since the launch of its Greenfield project in 2012, JK Tyre has invested more than INR 2,600 crore in upgrading its plants with modern equipment and automation. The Chennai facility exemplifies this transformation, combining advanced technology with rigorous Total Quality Management (TQM) practices.

The plant has also embraced sustainability in operations. Running on 70 per cent renewable energy, it has achieved zero liquid discharge certification and significantly reduced water consumption. Current capacity stands at 350 tonnes per day, with a blueprint in place to scale up to 600 tonnes.

JK Tyre has become the first company in India to commercially launch a UX Royale Green Tyre, a next-generation passenger car tyre made with 80 per cent sustainable, recycled, and renewable materials, using ISCC-certified sustainable inputs.

Truck and bus radials remain central to JK Tyre's portfolio. The company supplies nearly 90 per cent of India's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers and is a significant exporter to Europe, Latin America, Mexico, and the UAE. The Chennai plant plays a key role in meeting both domestic and export demand, with exports accounting for 12-13 per cent of top line revenue and around 20 per cent of revenue from this facility.

The balance between replacement and OEM demand has also been critical. Across categories, 60 per cent of sales come from replacement tyres and 40 per cent from OEM supply. In trucks, the OEM share stands at 45 per cent, while in passenger cars, replacement accounts for 55-60 per cent.