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CEAT Ambernath Drives OHT Exports

CEAT Ambernath Drives OHT Exports

CEAT’s Ambernath facility is evolving from an agriculture-focused plant into a broader export-oriented OHT manufacturing hub, with capacity set to rise from 105 to 160 tonnes per day, writes Upendra Kasbekar. When CEAT established its dedicated Ambernath manufacturing facility in 2018, the focus was largely on agricultural radial tyres. Since then, the plant has expanded into forestry, Very High Flexion[Read More…]

JK Tyre Unveils New Generation of OTR Tyres for Construction, Material Handling and Mining

JK Tyre Unveils New Generation of OTR Tyres for Construction, Material Handling and Mining

New application-specific range targets durability, traction, load-carrying capability and operational efficiency across demanding off-highway applications JK Tyre & Industries Ltd has unveiled four new Off-The-Road (OTR) tyre solutions at BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA 2026 at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida. Designed for construction, material handling and mining applications, the new range is engineered to address demanding operating conditions while supporting[Read More…]

by — September 16, 2026 — INDUSTRY TALK, News, Tyre Talk
Ascenso Commits US$100 Million to Giant Mining Tyre Manufacturing in India

Ascenso Commits US$100 Million to Giant Mining Tyre Manufacturing in India

Company expands All Steel Radial OTR portfolio to 49-inch giant tyres and outlines a technology roadmap through 2028 Ascenso Tyres has announced a US$100 million investment to establish advanced All Steel Radial (ASR) tyre manufacturing capability in India, strengthening its position in the mining and earthmoving tyre market.The multi-year investment will support specialised radial production technology, product development, testing infrastructure,[Read More…]

by — September 16, 2026 — INDUSTRY TALK, News, Tyre Talk
Vijayanand Travels Places Landmark Order for 150 Volvo Buses

Vijayanand Travels Places Landmark Order for 150 Volvo Buses

Largest Single Order by a Private Bus Operator; Strengthens Premium Intercity Travel Network Bengaluru, September 4, 2026: Vijayanand Travels Private Limited (VTPL) has placed an order for 150 Volvo 9600 luxury sleeper coaches with Volvo Buses India, marking the largest single order placed by a private bus operator with Volvo Buses. The landmark order was formally commemorated at a key[Read More…]

by — September 9, 2026 — Cover Stories, GAME CHANGER, INDUSTRY TALK, News