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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
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles outlines ₹4,000 crore investment to strengthen BharatBenz and India’s commercial vehicle ecosystem

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles outlines ₹4,000 crore investment to strengthen BharatBenz and India’s commercial vehicle ecosystem

Proposed investment to take DICV’s cumulative India investment beyond ₹14,500 crore; expected to support manufacturing, R&D, product development and future technologies while creating around 400 jobs Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the manufacturer of BharatBenz trucks and buses and a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has outlined an additional investment of approximately ₹4,000 crore in Tamil Nadu. The[Read More…]

by August 13, 2026 INDUSTRY TALK, News