Indian Tyremakers Thinking Globally
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) With India’s vehicle industry experiencing a slowdown of late, the country’s tyremakers have needed to consider how to best maintain their profits.
Fading Fashion Icon
(India/Rubber Asia) Time was when ownership of a 4×4 or AWD carried a special sort of status, especially if you lived in some smart suburb of one of Europe’s capitals.
Slowing Vehicle Sales, Tyre Imports Squeezing Indian Tyremakers
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The share market value of several Indian tyre manufacturers has fallen in the wake of news that domestic carmakers such as Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland are reducing their OE tyre orders.
The Changing Face of India’s Tyre Industry
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) India’s tyre industry is steadily coming of age.
Q4 Tough for Indian Tyremakers
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Indian tyre manufacturers are expected to experience a difficult quarter in fourth quarter this year, the Business Standard has reported.
MRF Ltd.: Benchmark for the Indian Tyre Market
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) MRF Ltd. has been India’s most important tyre manufacturer since the industry’s earliest days in the subcontinent.
Goodyear and Bridgestone: Western Manufacturers in India
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Although the Indian tyre market is mainly characterised by its strong growth, it still is a market that is relatively self-sufficient.
Michelin Keen to Enter the OEM Space in India
(Akron/Tire Review – The Hindu) Global tiremaker Groupe Michelin is keen to enter the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) space of the Indian passenger car and truck markets.
MRF Considering Price Rise
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Indian tyre maker MRF Ltd. is considering a price rise of up to 6% to meet a sharp increase in rubber and oil prices, a top official said.
India Struggles With Tire Exports
(Akron/Tire Review – Financial Times of India) In 2001, Ford had to recall 50,000 brand new Explorers to replace Goodyear and Michelin tyres that were suspected to have been damaged on the assembly line conveyor belt.