India’s tire sector is at an inflection point, shaped by domestic ambitions and recalibrated global strategies. As international majors like Continental, Bridgestone, and Michelin double down on premium and local production, and local champions such as Apollo and MRF pursue global growth and EV opportunities, the industry’s future is being proactively redefined.
Highlights
• Continental, Michelin, Bridgestone pivot to premium with local focus
• MRF expands in EV, defence, and export markets amid capacity growth
• Apollo restructures in Europe, bolstering premium bicycle