Apollo Tyres Ltd
Apollo Tyres was launched in 1972 with the sole purpose of manufacturing automobile tyres and tubes. It is the first Indian company with exclusive outlets for branded truck tyres, along with exclusive showrooms for two-wheeler and car tyres. The company has risen to popularity over the years with an annual turnover of $2.34 billion for the financial year ending 2021.
Apollo Tyres provide a versatile and diverse range for a range of driving experiences. It manufactures tyres for the adventurous journey, day-to-day commute, sports & racing, as well as produces sustainable & eco-friendly tyres. The company primarily offers 5 ranges of tyres, including Manchester United, Quantum, Apterra HL, Quantum Plus, and Alnac 4G. The company is recognized for its high-quality tyres in India, Hungary, and the Netherlands - for which it has received numerous awards as well. Apollo Tyres also launched India's first motorcycle steel radial tyre range called the Apollo Alpha.
The company has a global workforce of 16,000 employees with multiple manufacturing units across the three countries.
Birla Tyres
Birla Tyres was established in 1991 with the purpose to provide quality tyres for keeping people safe on Indian roads. The company manufactures tyres for automobiles, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, farm vehicles, and heavy earth-moving machinery.
Birla has 8831+ dealers in its network with a presence in over 17 countries. The company has collaborated with Pirelli for the production and manufacturing of its tyres. Because of its massive exports, it received the Capexil Special Export Award. The tyre manufacturer is the OEM tyre for some of India's leading automobile companies for their two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers. The company frequently launches innovative premium tyres after careful research from its advanced R & D department.
Birla Tyres is a publicly traded company and is listed on the Bombay and National Stock Exchanges. The company stated revenue of Rs. 137.36 crores for the year ending March 2021. It often comes up with new ranges of products for the two-wheeler and commercial vehicle category.
Bridgestone
The world's largest tyre manufacturing company, Bridgestone was also the official Olympics and partner of the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Established in 1931, the company now has a presence in 150+ countries. The mission of the company is to serve society with superior quality tyres. Bridgestone tyres are the benchmark in the industry, ensuring that its competitors deliver high-performance tyres.
Bridgestone provides tyres for passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, commercial vehicles (trucks & buses), off-road vehicle tyres, aircraft tyres, and bicycle tyres. The company is the preferred OEM partner for the world's leading car manufacturers like Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Hyundai, and Skoda. Bridgestone is a popular choice of tyre brand for cars, with a range of offerings - Alenza, B-Series, Dueler, Ecopia, L607, Potenza, R-623, S-Series, Sporty Style, and Turanza.
The tyre company focuses on innovation and sustainability to meet the ever-changing demands of the Indian market. It offers tyres with fuel-saving performance, luxury performance, road-gripping, versatile, and snow and water performance. The tyres are tested by leading sports drivers in the world.
CEAT
CEAT is arguably India's leader in the tyre manufacturing business. Established in 1958, the company produces tyres, tubes, and flaps. It provides superior and premium quality tyres for cars, motorcycles, scooters, and commercial vehicles. CEAT is known for its focus on passenger safety while driving on Indian roads.
With an annual turnover of Rs. 7,500 crores, the tyre manufacturer is one of India's largest tyre companies as well. The company serves 100+ countries with its wide range of products. It is the OEM partner to 50+ key brands worldwide, including Bajaj, Hero, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, Royal Enfield, Maruti, Mahindra, Hyundai, Kia, Force Motors, Ford, Ashok Leyland, among several others. CEAT has a large network of exclusive CEAT Shoppe (300+), with a dealer network of 3,400+ and 30,000+ sub-dealers.
In 2017, CEAT became the first Indian tyre company to receive the Deming Award and the JD Power Award for customer satisfaction. Its range of car tyres includes Anmol Rib, Buland Mile, Czar, Formula-1 BT, Fuelsmarrt, Milaze, Mile XL, SecuraDrive, and Steel Plus.
Continental
Established in 1871, Continental AG is one of the oldest and largest tyre manufacturers in the world. With annual revenue of 37.72 billion euro in 2020, the company is also one of the largest tyre companies by revenue.
Continental manufactures tyres for cars, two-wheelers, bicycles, transport tyres, and commercial vehicle tyres. The company is also known as a pioneer in innovation, producing high-tech tyres to meet the demands of the changing market needs. The range of Continental car tyres include ComfortContact, ContiSportContact, ContiMaxContact, ContiPremiumContact, and ContiCrossContact. The company has the patented ContiSilentTM technology for manufacturing tyres with less interior noise. It focuses on ensuring a smoother and safer ride without any added sounds while driving. It also has an advanced tire pressure monitoring system, which allows drivers to know the car pressure for a perfect drive.
Continental is the first choice of leading car manufacturers, and almost every third car in the European Union has Continental tyres. It is also entering the market of electric vehicles with products in development.
Dunlop
Founded in 1888, Dunlop is one of the oldest and most trusted tyre brands. The company is managed by multiple other stakeholders. Goodyear manages the brand in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. In many African and Latin American countries, Sumitomo Rubber Industries manages the brand while Continental AG has been manufacturing Dunlop tyres in Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, since 2012.
Dunlop tyres are known for their innovation and racing products. The company focuses on manufacturing high-performance tyres. With its joint venture with Goodyear, Dunlop delivers high-quality tyres for sports cars. Dunlop has stopped all the production and manufacturing and now imports tyres worldwide from its different partners.
Some of the world's leading sports car companies use Dunlop as their OEM tyres. The company has a long racing heritage, which is visible in its 133 years of history. Today, Goodyear, Sumitomo, and Continental act as the joint owners of the company, taking it to new heights in high-performance driving.
Falken Tires
Owned by Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Falken Tires was launched in 1983 as a durable tyre brand for passenger cars, light trucks, and medium trucks. Today, Falken is a standalone brand that manufactures high-performance tyres for motorsports and racing cars.
Falken Tire Corporation, now known as Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc., is a key participant in several motorsports activities worldwide. It has one of the broadest product ranges of Ultra-High-Performance tyres and is a prominent player in the replacement tyre market. The company has a pan India presence with its parent company Sumitomo Rubber Industries and an association with Stamford Tyres Corporation Limited.
The company mostly produces tyres for cars, SUVs, and vans. However, it utilizes motorsports to test its premium and innovative tyres and distribute them worldwide through its vast network of dealers. The corporate headquarters of the company are in Rancho Cucamonga, California, with a West Coast distribution centre in Ontario, California.
Firestone
Firestone is a 120 years old tyre manufacturer that started with the purpose of supplying solid rubber side-wire tyres for fire apparatus, and later, pneumatic tires for wagons, buggies, and other vehicles. The company is often known for pioneering the mass production of tyres and bringing automobiles to the forefront. The founder of Firestone, Harvey Firestone, and his friendship with Henry Ford was the breakthrough for Firestone, which led to the company becoming the OEM tyre for Ford Motors.
The Bridgestone corporation bought Firestone in 1988. The company has since been manufacturing durable passenger tyres for cars. The company entered India in 2016 with its wide range of products. In association with Bridgestone, the company has over 33,000 employees worldwide. Bridgestone now manufactures dependable car tyres under the Firestone brand name. The company also produces the Fuzion, which is a budget replacement tyre for Bridgestone/Firestone.
Goodyear
Established over 89 years ago, Goodyear is one of the most trusted tyre manufacturers in India. It has two plants in India, one in Ballabgarh and one in Aurangabad. It is also the first choice of OEM tyres for the world's leading automobile manufacturers like Ferrari, Nissan, Maserati, Ford, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Renault, Chrysler, Skoda, and Toyota, amongst several others.
The company is known for pioneering the tubeless tyre in India with its world-class offerings. The company has been consistently recognized for its efforts in India and has received several awards, including the Superbrand status. Goodyear's tyre range for car tyres includes Wrangler RT/S, EfficientGrip, Wrangler HP W, Eagle Efficient Grip, and Wrangler Triplemax. The tyres are manufactured to focus on superior grip and ensure that drivers get a smooth ride on rough roads. The company manufactures all seasons tyres - a favourite of the price-conscious Indian consumers.
Hankook
Hankook Tire & Technology is Korea's largest tyre manufacturer and the world's sixth-largest tyre company in the world. It was started in 1941, which became the pathway for domestic tyre companies to enter the market. It is the OEM partner for some of the major automobile manufacturers in the world. The company's annual production capacity is 102 million tyres, along with the manufacturing of batteries, alloy wheels, and brake pads.
The company has 20,000 employees across the globe. It has 5 regional headquarters, 5 R&D centres, and 34 sales subsidiaries and offices. Hankook tyres are available in 180+ countries worldwide. It manufactures tyres for passenger cars, SUVs, Van/Transporter, and trucks/buses. The company aims to be the future driving innovator and bring the latest tech to their high-performance tyres.
Hankook Tire & Technology is also involved in motorsports racing. The company will replace Michelin to supply car tyres for Formula E, starting 2022.
JK Tyres
JK tyres are known for offering radial tyres for 4 wheelers, trucks & buses, LCVs, cars and farm vehicles. The company pioneered the technology in India during the year 1977 and hasn't looked back since then. It is also the official partner for various organizations in sports & entertainment. It is amongst the top 25 tyre manufacturers in the world. For the past 4 decades, JK tyres have been the leader in India for innovative tyre technologies and their manufacturing.
The company has delivered some tyres with groundbreaking technological advancements. It is the current market leader in the truck bus radial tyre segment. In 2019, the company made a Limca Book of World Record by manufacturing the world's largest tyre - VEM 045. It offers a wide range of tyres across the passenger car segment, commercial vehicles, and two & three-wheelers as well.
The company has a global presence in 105 countries, spread across 6 continents. Its state of the art global research and technology centre - the Raghupati Singhania Centre of Excellence in Mysore is a facility that drives innovation in tyre manufacturing in India.
Kumho Tire
The Korean tyre company is a subsidiary of the Chinese tyre conglomerate, Doublestar. The company was founded 61 years ago in 1960 and has since then established itself as one of the leading tyre brands in Asia. Kumho Tire exports tyres worldwide and has a global network of sales organizations. The company offers a wide range of car tyres to different automobile companies across the globe.
Kumho produces around 68 million tyres every year and exports them worldwide as well. The company has won the prestigious Red Dot Award three times in a row. The company has a presence in 180+ countries. It has over 8000 employees in offices and stores across the globe. Three of the world's top 5 car manufacturers use Kumho as their OEM tyres for a wide range of vehicles.
The company is the official tyre supplier to the International Auto GP open-wheel race series and is a previous class winner at the 24 hours of LeMans.
Maxxis
Founded in 1967, Maxxis is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Cheng Shin Rubber Industry Co. The company has worldwide revenue of around $5 billion. Maxxis started by manufacturing bicycle tyres and has since entered the market for various types of tyres. The company aims to drive high-quality tyres for motorcycles, cars, vans, trucks, HGC, agricultural vehicles, and more. Maxxis has tyre testing facilities across the globe and has some of the leading tyre test centres.
The company is known to test their tyres with National and World-Class champions and racing and driving teams from all over the world. The company uses highly advanced equipment and manufacturing facilities with a massive emphasis on quality assurance before well-known manufacturing every tyre.
Maxxis currently has operations in 180+ countries worldwide. It operates in Asia, Europe, and North America, with a total of 30,000+ employees. It is one of the largest and most respected tyre companies in the world.
Maruti
Maruti Tyres Pvt. Ltd. was established in 1989 as a subsidiary company of the Maruti company. It is headquartered in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The aim is to provide the best quality of tyres to its customers at an affordable price. The establishment focuses on achieving excellence in its manufacturing capabilities and delivering world-class tyres. Maruti tyres mostly offer tyres for two-wheelers in the country and is a major OEM partner for companies across the globe.
Maruti Ninja and Maruti Hi-grip are two of its best selling tyres in the category. They are aimed at the commuter motorcycle segment in the country. The company has received positive reviews from its customers over the past couple of years. The tyre manufacturer mostly focuses on serving tractors, buses, and trucks. The brand stays relatively unknown in the two-wheeler segment. However, with its continuous expansion and focus on building trust with its customers, the company is growing at a rapid pace.
Metro Tyres
Metro Tyres is a part of the $140 million conglomerate, Metro Group. It has seven ISO 9001:2008 certified, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities manufacturing tyres and tubes for bicycles, motorcycles, scooters and three-wheelers. It has a strong presence in 53+ countries with a dealer network of 10,000+ in India. It is one of the leaders in the Indian tyre market, which focuses on high-quality and safe tyres.
The company was founded in 1968 and has since then emerged as a trusted tyre brand for bicycle and two-wheeler tyres and tubes. It is a well-known two-wheeler tyre manufacturer, along with being a reliable motorcycle tyre manufacturer in the country. With over 50 years of experience, the company deploys top-of-the-line technology to build premium-quality tyres for two-wheelers and bicycles. The company holds a 24% share of the bicycle tyre market in India. It has a manufacturing capacity of 30 million tyres and 30 million tubes annually.
Metzeler
The German tyre manufacturing company was founded in 1863. Metzeler originally produced a variety of rubber and plastic products, expanding into aviation in 1890 and automotive and motorcycle tyres in 1892. The company was acquired by Pirelli in 1986. It focuses primarily on building motorcycle tyres. Metzeler manufactures premium quality tyres for sports bikes and high-end two-wheelers.
The company focuses on innovative tread design and uses advanced rubber compounds. It has always been at the centre stage for technical innovation. Metzeler has anywhere between 1000 to 5000 employees working across the globe. It has a worldwide presence, focusing on super strong and reliable tyres for two-wheelers. Metzeler offers the best performance tyres without compromising the safety and quality of driving. It offers affordable tyres for sports and racing bikes.
Michelin Tyres
Michelin is the largest tyre manufacturer in the world, which stands before Goodyear and is bigger than both Goodyear and Continental. The company entered the Indian market almost a decade ago and has become India's most trusted tyre company. Michelin is the OEM partner for almost all the major automobile manufacturers in the world.
Innovation is central to the manufacturing of Michelin tyres. 20 years ago, the company made tyres that were highly energy-efficient and led to a safer and smoother drive. The company uses 3D metal printing, clean & bio-sourced materials, and recycles end-of-life tyres. It is known for its sustainable approach to tyre manufacturing.
Michelin's car tyre range includes Power Slick EVO, Energy XM2, Primacy3 St, Latitude Sport 3, and Scorcher 11. The company produces all-season tyres to meet the needs of Indian consumers. Michelin's Sirac Street and Pilot Sporty mark the company's entrance into the two-wheeler tyre segment in India.
MRL Tyres
MRL tyres were established in 1954 with the primary goal to build tyres based on innovation and advanced technology. In 2008, the Malhotra group acquired MRL tyres, eventually entering into various segments, including Tyres, Rubber, Real Estate, Financing, and Electric Vehicles. The company has a worldwide presence in around 90 countries and is a major exporter of multiple kinds of tyres.
MRL tyres are the OEM tyre for major automobile manufacturers around the globe. The company has its headquarters in New Delhi with manufacturing facilities in Greater Noida. The company focuses on technical quality and high performance, deploying highly qualified engineers to manufacture its wide range of products.
The company has been awarded the Capexil Special Export Award for 7 years in a row. The company produces a variety of agriculture tyres, industrial/OTR tyres, and commercial tyres. It is a significant player in the Indian tyre industry.
MRF Tyres
MRF tyres are India's #1 tyre manufacturer and have been in that position for the last 21 years. It is also the sixth-largest tyre manufacturing company in the world. Today, the company has a strong presence in 130+ countries with a dealer network of 5,000+ dealers and 10 facilities, which are spread across an area of 450 acres.
MRF tyres have won the JD Power award 13 times to date. It has also won the TNS and CAPEXIL awards for being voted as the most trusted tyre company in India. The tyre company is an OEM partner of major automobile brands. MRF tyres manufacturer tyres for passenger cars, two-wheelers, trucks, buses, tractors, light commercial vehicles, off-the-road tyres and aeroplane tyres. The range of two-wheeler tyres for MRF includes MoGrip Meteor, ZVTS, Zapper, Zapper Q, and NyloGrip Plus Scooter.
MRF is known to have the most advanced pre-cured retreading system in India. It provides tyres with exceptional wet and dry grip, enabling Indian consumers to drive their vehicles easily on rough roads.
Pirelli
Pirelli was founded 149 years ago in 1872 - a company which now has an annual revenue of �4.3 billion. It is the seventh-largest tyre manufacturer in the world. The company is known to sponsor sports competitions since 1907, and served as the exclusive tyre partner and supplier for the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series for 2008-2010, FIA Formula One World Championship for 2011-present and for the FIM World Superbike Championship.
Pirelli has around 31,000+ employees in 12+ countries across the world. The company focuses on high-end production excellence and passion for innovation, building high-tech tyres for years. Pirelli primarily produces tyres for cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. It manufactures tyres that are safe, quiet, and excellent for driving in wet and dry road conditions.
Pirelli's range of car tyres includes Angel GT, P Zero Rosso, Angel City, Scorpion Zero, and Sport Dragon. The company manages its high-performance tyres with a focus on eco-friendly products that minimize the environmental impact.
Ralco
Ralco is a brand launched by Ralson India Ltd. The company started in 1974 by manufacturing bicycle tyres and eventually entered automobile tyre manufacturing. Ralco was launched in 2001, which has since then become an industry leader in the Indian subcontinent. The company produces motorcycle tyres, two and three-wheeler tyres, moped, scooter tyres, electric three-wheeler and farm tyres. In 2016, the company established another sprawling plant in the country to build high-quality tyres.
Ralson's Research & Development Centre is the only one in the Indian cycle tyre industry accredited by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. The company launched hi-tech tubeless tyres, positioning itself as an emerging two-wheeler tyre manufacturer in the country. The company manufactures weather-resistant tyres that work smoothly on all different terrains. Ralco focuses on innovation and durability as the prime driver of growth in the Indian tyre market.
TVS Eurogrip
India's largest exporter and manufacturer of two-wheeler, three-wheeler, and off-highway tyres, TVS Eurogrip is a part of the TVS Srichakra limited. The company has a worldwide presence in 70+ countries with a strong network of 2400 dealers and 30 depots. The company continuously expands its operations in Europe, the USA, South America, Africa, and Australia. The company builds tyres using cutting-edge technology along with a decades-long understanding of the local road conditions, making the tyres dependable and precision performance accessories.
TVS Eurogrip manufactures Two & Three-wheeler tyres, Industrial Pneumatic tyres, Farm and Implement tyres, Skid-steer tyres, Multi-purpose tyres, and Floatation tyres. The company has a huge manufacturing unit in Uttarakhand that spans a wide area of 2.9 lakh sq. km. The company's tyres are powered by a global design and technical acumen to fulfil the needs of the younger generations and reflect their ambitions.
Ultramile
Established in 2013, Ultramile is a premium tyre brand in the Indian subcontinent. The tyres are designed by the best engineers from Japan and Korea. The company produces a wide range of PCR tyres, TBR tyres, and LTR tyres. Ultramile is a popular tyre brand in India because of its high durability and affordability. The brand is established under Trans Tyre India Pvt. Ltd., which has an annual turnover of around Rs. 300 crores.
The tyre company is a major exporter of tyres in countries like the Philippines, Australia, Brazil, the USA, and Bangladesh. The tyres focus on delivering high performance, high mileage, and the added layer of comfort for a smooth drive. The tyres come with a double sidewall to provide extra security and protection while driving.
The company has operations in India with exports worldwide. Ultramile tyres are manufactured keeping in mind the cost-conscious Indian consumers and a high focus on durability.
Vee Rubber
Established in 1977, Vee Rubber is a premium tyre manufacturer, which started as a producer of bicycle and motorcycle tyres. It has offices in more than 10 countries and employs over 4000 people worldwide. The company has made an investment of 100 million US dollars in the domestic market. It has received the Prime Minister's Export Award for three consecutive years. Vee Rubber entered the Indian market in 2016, which is engaged in the manufacturing and export of two-wheeler and scooter tyres.
Vee Rubber is known to supply OEM tyres to a wide range of Japanese automobile manufacturers. The company's Indian office is in Ahmedabad. The company has received awards and certifications from many regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Department of Transport (DOT), Thai Industrial Standards Institute, (TISI), and the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of Thailand (FMSCT). The annual tyre production capacity of the company exceeds around 25 million tyres.
Yokohama
The Yokohama Rubber Company Ltd. was established in 1917 in Tokyo, Japan. In 1969, the company extended its operations to the United States as Yokohama Tire Corporation. The company is the first Japanese tire manufacturer to be granted ISO9001 certification for its quality assurance practices towards design, development, manufacture installation, and related services.
Yokohama provides 5 types of tyres in India. It includes tyres for better fuel economy, wet driving tyres, better handling, SUV tyres, and run-flat tyres. The company's car tyre range in India includes BlueEarth RV-02, BluEarth AE50, ADVAN Sport V105, Geolandar A/T G015, Geolandar SUV, and Earth-1.
Yokohama has two manufacturing facilities in the United States. The company highly focuses on managing the environmental impact with around 90% of its products meeting the standards for minimizing the damage caused by manufacturing tyres. The company is 100% committed to delivering eco-friendly products. The company has around 15,000 employees with nnual revenue of approx. $6 billion.