# Ramkrishna Forgings-Titagarh Rail JV forged wheels plant in Tamil Nadu to start bulk production

The forged railway wheels plant near Chennai, a joint venture between Ramkrishna Forgings and Titagarh Rail Systems, will commence bulk production in November 2026. The plant has a current capacity of 110,000 wheels per year, to be expanded to 220,000 wheels per year by FY30, with a committed capex of ₹2000 crore.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-11-09
- Where: near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Value: $240.0M (20.0B INR)
- Starts operating: Nov 2026
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 110,000 wheels per year (current), 220,000 wheels per year (full capacity)
- Products: forged railway wheels, wheelsets
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Ramkrishna Forgings](https://endata.com/companies/58391.md)
- [Titagarh Rail Systems](https://endata.com/companies/70892.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [thehindubusinessline.com](https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/ramkrishna-forgings-titagarh-rail-jv-plant-in-tn-to-hit-full-capacity-by-fy30-eyes-global-exports/article71682135.ece), 2026-11-09: "The plant will start bulk production this month."

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