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Wheels India pegs to double hydraulics business in next 2-3 years: MD

Wheels India Ltd, a manufacturer of wheels for trucks, passenger vehicles and construction equipment, after witnessing market opportunities in the exports segment, expects to double its hydraulics business over the next two-three years, a top official said. The contribution from the hydraulics business to Wheels India Ltd is currently at Rs 150 crore, company managing director Srivats Ram said. "There are a lot of export opportunities in the hydraulics business and we are expanding to meet the global requirements. We are a supplier to a manufacturer in Europe and North America... We are confident of doubling the hydraulics business in the next 2-3 years from the current level of over Rs 150 crore," Ram said, while declaring the company's financial performance here. Wheels India was proceeding with its plan committing Rs 225 crore towards capital expenditure for this year, he said. The city-headquartered company has already earmarked about Rs 225 crore for taking up expansion of the