JK Tyre President of India Operations Steps Down

JK Tyre & Industries Ltd announced that Anuj Kathuria, President (India), has resigned from his position, effective February 14, 2025. The company disclosed this development in a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges, stating that Kathuria's resignation was accepted and attributed to personal reasons.

In his resignation letter addressed to Prem Singh, Kathuria indicated he would serve a notice period of 90 days as per the terms of his employment. The resignation was formally communicated to both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in compliance with SEBI's Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.

Before joining JK Tyre, Kathuria held several key leadership roles at Ashok Leyland. As Chief Operating Officer, he was responsible for the Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle business's profit and loss. Under his leadership, the company achieved a milestone of 150,000 vehicle sales in 2017 and secured the prestigious Deming Prize for two consecutive years, 2016 and 2017. He also spearheaded the development and launch of the Modular Range of Trucks compliant with BS VI emission norms. 

Kathuria's career also includes significant contributions at Tata Motors and Tata Daewoo in Korea. At Tata Motors, he served as the Head of the World Truck Factory, where he led the launch of the "Prima" range of trucks in both Korean and Indian markets. 

In addition to his corporate roles, Kathuria has been an active industry leader. He chaired the boards of several Ashok Leyland subsidiaries, including Ashley Alteams, AL UAE, GTVS, and VBCL. He also served on the board of Gro Digital Solutions, a joint venture between Ashok Leyland and Hinduja Leyland Finance, and represented the company in industry bodies such as the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), and the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA). 

JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. is one of India’s leading tyre manufacturers, known for its strong market presence and innovation-driven approach. Established in 1951, the company has grown to become a major player in the Indian tyre industry, with a significant footprint in both domestic and international markets. It was the first Indian company to manufacture radial tyres for trucks and buses, a milestone that helped it establish a leadership position in the commercial vehicle segment.

JK Tyre operates 12 manufacturing plants across India and Mexico, with an annual production capacity of over 35 million tyres. The company offers a diverse range of products, including tyres for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, off-the-road (OTR) vehicles, and two- and three-wheelers. It has built a strong distribution network, with over 6000 dealers and 650+ brand shops across India.