JK Tyre & Industries Ltd has been awarded the Mahatma Award for Community Initiatives 2026 for its work in community development and social welfare. This is the fourth consecutive year that the company has received a Mahatma Award. The award was received by BS Dagar, Vice President – IR, EHS & CSR, JK Tyre, at a ceremony attended by Dr Santrupt Mishra, Member of Rajya Sabha; Santosh Kumar Jha, CMD, Konkan Railways; and Amit Sachdeva, CSR Man of India, who presented the award to JK Tyre.
Commenting on the recognition, Anshuman Singhania, Managing Director, JK Tyre & Industries, said, “At JK Tyre, our commitment to the communities we operate in is an integral part of our journey towards responsible and sustainable growth. Receiving the Mahatma Award for the fourth consecutive year is a matter of great pride and reinforces our belief in creating impact that is meaningful, inclusive and enduring. This recognition belongs to our CSR teams, implementation partners and the communities who have been an integral part of these initiatives. We remain committed to deepening our efforts and contributing towards building stronger and more empowered communities.”
JK Tyre’s CSR programmes are primarily implemented in communities around its manufacturing locations and focus on local needs and long-term socio-economic development. The company undertakes these initiatives through its Sarthi programmes, covering livelihood, education, healthcare, water conservation and rural development.
During FY2025-26, JK Tyre’s Sarthi initiatives benefited more than 1.3 lakh people, taking the cumulative reach of its community programmes to over 1.5 million lives. Shiksha Sarthi focuses on education, while Arogya Sarthi addresses healthcare requirements. Ajivika Sarthi supports skill development and sustainable livelihoods, Jal-Vayu Sarthi covers water conservation and environmental priorities, and Vikas Sarthi focuses on rural development.
The Mahatma Award was instituted in 2021 to recognise organisations, leaders and changemakers working towards social impact and sustainable development. Inspired by the values and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, the award recognises initiatives across the private, public and development sectors. It was instituted by the Mahatma Foundation in collaboration with the Aditya Birla Group and Liveweek Group.
JK Tyre & Industries is the flagship company of JK Organisation and operates 11 manufacturing facilities, including nine in India and two in Mexico, with a combined annual production capacity of around 35 million tyres. The company introduced radial tyre technology in India in 1977 and operates the Raghupati Singhania Centre of Excellence in Mysore for research, testing and technology development.
JK Tyre has also received recognition for its ESG and safety practices, including the Sword of Honour from the British Safety Council across its manufacturing plants. The company is among India’s top 30 most sustainable companies recognised by BusinessWorld and is the first Indian tyre company to join RE100.
