Tyre capacity jumps as JK Tyre targets 26M units
JK Tyre's ₹4,980 crore expansion targets 26 million units by 2030. I analyze why running plants at 90% utilization forces this specific capital move.
Dmitry Volkov
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Dmitry Volkov
9 min read
Technician Hours: Why Your Shop Bills 4.2 of 8
Independent shops bill 4.2 of 8 paid hours per tech. The fix isn't hiring — it's the order you close the leaks. A bay tech on what actually drains margin.
Ray Donnelly
10 min read
Toyo Tires Q1 2026: Read the Price Letter, Not the Profit Line
Toyo Tires Q1 2026 profit rose on a forex swing, not tire margin — here's what the 5% truck-tire hike means for your buy.
Ray Donnelly
10 min read
Bridgestone's Q1 Beat: What the Price-Hike Letter Doesn't Say
Bridgestone's Q1 2026 profit beat came from price hikes and premium mix. A distributor's read on what the price-hike letter means for your margin and stock.
Ray Donnelly
10 min read