MANUFACTURING
JK Tyre Raises Prices Amid Input Cost Surge, Unveils Fresh Expansion Plan
JK Tyre & Industries Ltd has raised tyre prices across domestic replacement and export markets to offset a sharp increase in raw material costs triggered by the West Asia conflict, while simultaneously unveiling a ₹4,980-crore capacity expansion programme to capitalise on the industry’s long-term growth prospects. The tyre maker said disruptions in supply chains, rising […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 2, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Ramco Cements Says Tamil Nadu Levy Impacts Raw Material Costs
Leading cement manufacturer Ramco Cements Ltd (RCL) said rising fuel, gypsum, diesel and packaging material costs are expected to exert pressure on margins in FY27, even as cement prices have started improving from April 2026. RCL reported nearly fivefold rise in standalone net profit for the March quarter at ₹146 crore, aided by improved cement […]
CW Bureau
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May 23, 2026
AUTO
Apollo Tyres Sets Aside ₹3,500-Cr Capex For FY27 Expansion
Apollo Tyres Ltd has outlined a capital expenditure plan of ₹3,500 crore for FY27, of which ₹3,000 crore has been earmarked for expanding truck and passenger vehicle tyre manufacturing capacities in India. “For FY27, we have outlined a capex of ₹3,500 crore, with nearly 80% towards growth and capacity expansion projects. Close to ₹3,000 crore […]
CW Bureau
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May 18, 2026
AUTO
MRF Q4 Profit Rises 38%; Crosses Rs 30,000-Cr Sales Milestone In FY26
MRF reported a strong performance for the March quarter of FY26, with consolidated net profit rising 37.6% year-on-year to ₹702 crore compared with ₹510 crore in the corresponding period last year. The tyre major’s consolidated total income for the quarter stood at ₹8,183 crore as against ₹7,190 crore a year ago, registering a growth of […]
CW Bureau
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May 7, 2026
