Singh highlighted the shift in India s tyre market dynamics, noting, "India s tyre market primarily revolves around the 14- to 17-inch tire sizes." He emphasized that Yokohama swiftly responded to the government s import ban by focusing on promoting local tyre manufacturing, extending beyond traditional sizes. Currently capable of manufacturing tyres up to 18 inches in diameter, Yokohama aims to further this capability to accommodate sizes up to 22 inches.
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Yokohama Rubber Company plans to invest INR6.71bn ($80m) to expand its annual production capacity of passenger car tyres in India through Yokohama India, boosting the existing line in Visakhapatnam. The added production line is expected to start operating in Q4 2024 and will focus on manufacturing 22-inch passenger car tyres. The company s yearly production capacity has grown significantly, from 700,000 tyres in 2014 to 1.53 million in 2019 and 1.96 million in 2021. Additionally, Yokohama recently opened its 51st store in Tamil Nadu, serving as a comprehensive showplace for its product range.