JK Tyre & Industries, a leading tyre manufacturer, has said that it has become India’s first tyre manufacturer and 16th Indian business to join RE100, a global initiative that is committed to 100 percent renewable electricity.

As part of its focus on sustainability, JK Tyre aims to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission by 50 percent by 2030, taking FY2019 as the base year. Furthermore, it also aims to go beyond just meeting the regulations and be more proactive towards reducing its overall carbon footprint.

The RE100 initiative is led by Climate Group, which aims to accelerate transition towards clean energy both through direct investments from its members, as well as by working with policymakers. Currently, it has over 400 members globally, who together account for generating revenue of more than USD 6.6 trillion. Its members represent 1.5 percent of global electricity consumption, more than the total annual demand of the United Kingdom.

Dr Raghupati Singhania, Chairman & Managing Director, JK Tyre, said, “Our decision to join RE100 represents our unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility. Under the motto ‘today for tomorrow,’ we at JK Tyre believe that a sustainable future requires significant action today. As an environmentally conscious brand, energy efficiency and conservation remain at the top of our priority list. We take pride in joining world leaders in promoting this shift towards renewable energy and look forward to inspiring constructive change in the industry.”

Dr Divya Sharma, India Executive Director, Climate Group, said, “JK Tyre’s decision to procure 100 percent renewable electricity for their operations by 2050 is a milestone commitment. It shows that renewable electricity can indeed be considered for large scale, intensive manufacturing needs. We welcome them into the RE100 network and look forward to working with them – and to their progress.”

It is interesting to note that JK Tyre has set a primary objective to incrementally increase the utilisation of renewable energy by 2-5 percent annually. At present, 40 percent of the company’s energy consumption uses renewable energy.

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Özka Tyre, a prominent Turkish manufacturer of tyres for agricultural and construction equipment, has reinforced its leadership team as part of a broader push towards global expansion and technological modernisation in production. The company has appointed Mehmet Yüksel as its new Chief Operating Officer, bringing aboard an executive with extensive senior experience from Goodyear’s Luxembourg-based international organisation.

In his new role, Yüksel will oversee functions central to Özka’s production and operational strength. His responsibilities encompass production, quality, research and development, planning, investment and projects, electricity and maintenance, occupational safety and quality management systems, positioning him to steer critical areas of the company’s industrial performance.

Driven by investments and a focus on advancing its manufacturing strength, Özka continuously monitors shifts in the worldwide tire sector, particularly technological progress in Europe, and uses those insights to shape its future production infrastructure. As new investments prepare to elevate its output capacity and technical systems, the firm is simultaneously bolstering its organisational framework to sustain that transformation.

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Cabot Corporation has named Steve Delahunt, currently Vice President and Corporate Treasurer, to assume the Chief Financial Officer role on an interim basis starting 1 October 2026. He will hold the position while Cabot continues searching for a permanent finance chief.

The interim appointment follows the previously disclosed leadership transition in which Erica McLaughlin, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Strategy, will become President and Chief Executive Officer on the same date. McLaughlin succeeds Sean Keohane and will relinquish her CFO duties at that time.

Delahunt brings over three decades of finance and treasury experience, including nine years leading Cabot's investor relations function through January 2026. As Corporate Treasurer, he oversees global treasury operations, capital markets strategy, liquidity management, banking relationships, risk management and pension investments. He has been central to Cabot's capital allocation, financing, investor engagement and strategic growth initiatives, as well as strengthened shareholder relations during his investor relations tenure.

McLaughlin said, “Steve is a highly respected finance leader with deep knowledge of our business, strong relationships across our global organisation and a proven track record of disciplined financial leadership. As we continue executing our strategy and building on our strong financial position, Steve’s experience, judgment and understanding of our business make him exceptionally well suited to lead our finance organisation while the Company conducts its search for our next Chief Financial Officer.”

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JK Tyre & Industries Ltd has launched four new off-the-road (OTR) tyre products for construction, material handling and mining applications, as the company expands its portfolio in performance-focused segments.

The products were unveiled at BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA 2026, held at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida, and are designed to improve durability, load-carrying capacity, traction and operational efficiency in demanding conditions.

The new range includes tyres for self-loading concrete mixers, backhoe loaders, telehandlers and mining tippers. JK Tyre said the additions are intended to meet evolving requirements across India’s construction, infrastructure and mining sectors.

Srinivasu Allaphan, Director of Sales And Marketing at JK Tyre & Industries Ltd, said: “India’s infrastructure and industrial growth is creating a growing need for high-performance, reliable and application-specific mobility solutions. At JK Tyre, we are committed to developing OTR solutions that address the specific needs of our customers and the demanding conditions in which their equipment operates. Our latest range combines durability, reliability and performance to help customers maximise equipment uptime and operational efficiency. As we continue to strengthen our premium OTR portfolio, we remain committed to delivering solutions that create value for our customers and support the growth of India’s construction, infrastructure and mining sectors.”

The company said the MPT 45 tyre pattern has been developed for traction and stability in mixed terrain, while the MPT117 range is designed for construction and material-handling operations, with a focus on grip and durability. A separate JDO XD tyre has been introduced for mining tippers, with reinforced construction aimed at resisting cuts and abrasions.

JK Tyre said the products were developed with Indian operating conditions in mind and are intended to improve machine performance and reduce operating costs in demanding applications.

The group added that the launch supports its expansion in off-the-road tyres across construction, mining and specialised industrial segments.

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Ascenso Tyres will invest USD 100 million to build manufacturing capability for large mining tyres in India, as the company seeks to expand its presence in the domestic off-the-road (OTR) segment.

The investment will support the development of all-steel radial tyre production at Ascenso’s Indian facility, including manufacturing infrastructure, product development and engineering capacity. The move comes as India’s mining sector scales up output of coal, iron ore and critical minerals, driven by government initiatives to boost domestic production.

Ascenso said the expansion would allow it to produce tyres of up to 49 inches, with larger sizes under development. The company stated that large-format mining tyres in India have historically been sourced from overseas manufacturers, with limited domestic production capability.

The group has begun deploying field application engineers across key mining regions to work directly with operators, monitoring tyre performance and feeding data into research and development.

Yogesh Mahansaria, Managing Director of Ascenso Tyres, said: “India's mining sector is scaling up like never before, and the equipment that powers it needs tyres that can match that ambition. Building this capability in India, for India as well as the rest of the world, has been central to our thinking from the start. Our US$100 million investment is about building world class radial mining tyre engineering and manufacturing capability within the country, not simply adding capacity. We want Indian mining operators to have access to global standard performance without having to look overseas for it, and we intend to compete on that performance, not on price alone.”

Dhaval Nanavati, Chief Executive of Ascenso Tyres, added: “Over the past four years, our foundation in Agriculture, Forestry and Construction taught us how important it is to stay close to customers on the ground, and that is exactly the approach we are bringing to mining. We are placing field application engineers directly in India's key mining belts, from the coalfields of Jharkhand and Odisha to the iron ore regions of Chhattisgarh and Karnataka, so that we can respond to real operating conditions as they happen. Reaching 49-inch giant mining tyres, engineered here in India, is a significant milestone, not just for Ascenso but for what Indian manufacturing is capable of in this space. We see this as the start of a long-term commitment to mining customers in India and around the world.”

The company said its radial OTR portfolio, launched in 2023, would expand through to 2027 and 2028, with additional sizes and applications across mining and earthmoving equipment.

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