Apollo Tyres
Car, CV, off-road tyres. Major domestic and export player; owns Vredestein in Europe.
Origin: India
The auto ancillary ecosystem
India's component industry supplies both domestic assembly lines and global OEMs. WCRC Auto profiles the brands that shape ownership experience long after the vehicle leaves the showroom.
The only contact patch between vehicle and road. India is the world's third-largest tyre market, and brand trust here is built on wet grip, tread life and replacement availability.
Tyres & Rubber
Balkrishna Industries (BKT)
Off-highway, agricultural, industrial tyres. India's top tyre exporter by value in the off-highway/agri segment.
Origin: India
Bridgestone India
Car, CV, 2-wheeler tyres. Major global player with a large Indian manufacturing footprint.
Origin: Japan
CEAT
Car, 2-wheeler, CV tyres. 6 manufacturing plants, 4,500+ dealers, strong 2-wheeler OE presence.
Origin: IndiaParent: RPG Group
Continental Tyres India
Car & premium tyres. Known for strong wet-braking performance, premium positioning.
Origin: Germany
Goodyear India
Car, CV, farm tyres. Long-standing global brand with Indian OE and aftermarket presence.
Origin: USA
JK Tyre & Industries
Car, CV, farm tyres. Popular Mach/Stunner series for 2-wheelers, strong aftermarket presence.
Origin: India
Michelin India
Premium car & 2-wheeler tyres. Premium global brand, strong in high-performance and luxury segment.
Origin: France
MRF
Car, 2-wheeler, CV, farm & off-road tyres. India's largest tyre maker by revenue; strong motorsport/rally heritage.
Origin: India
Pirelli
Premium/performance car tyres. Aftermarket-focused in India; fitted to performance cars and premium SUVs.
Origin: Italy
TVS Eurogrip
2-wheeler, 3-wheeler, farm & industrial tyres. Broad range from two-wheeler to specialty flotation tyres.
Origin: IndiaParent: TVS Group
Yokohama India
Car & performance tyres. Strong in SUV and performance tyre segment.
Origin: Japan