Trends
Bigger wheels and fewer spares: Indian car tyres are changing
SUVs are now two-thirds of Indian car sales, pulling tyre makers towards 16-inch and larger sizes, while repair kits may now replace the spare.
Tyre news and industry
The Indian tyre industry: new ranges, prices, capacity, rubber and recalls.
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Electric cars
EV tyres in India: four years on from the first launches
Three Indian makers launched EV car tyres within days of each other in 2022. What they promised, and how this year's new ranges treat electric cars.
Exports
Indian tyre exports hit a record ₹27,312 crore in 2025-26
Tyre exports rose 9% in 2025-26 despite US tariffs and shipping disruption. Where Indian tyres go, which kinds sell abroad, and the risks for this year.
Industry
India's tyre industry in 2026: size, capacity and new plants
How big India's tyre industry is, how much the leading makers plan to invest, how full their plants are, and the new car tyre capacity on the way.
New ranges
Michelin Primacy 5: the first Michelin car tyre made in India
Michelin's Primacy 5, launched on 3 August 2026, is made in Chennai in 16 to 22-inch sizes. What it is, what Michelin claims and what it competes with.
Safety
Monsoon tyre checks in 2026: what the campaigns looked at
Car makers and the tyre industry ran free monsoon and tyre safety checks again. What they inspected, what the law sets, and what to check yourself.
Raw materials
Natural rubber at record prices: what it means for tyre prices
Kerala rubber prices hit records in October 2026. Why that matters to tyre makers, how far they have already raised prices, and what buyers can expect.
Safety
TPMS in Indian cars: what the rules say and who fits it
India set a TPMS standard in 2020 but has not made the system compulsory. What the rules require, how the warning works, and who fits it in India.
Standards
Tyre standards in India: the ISI mark, AIS-142 and star labels
What Indian rules require of a new car tyre: the BIS standard and ISI mark, wet grip and noise limits since 2022, the date code, and the BEE star label.
Recycling
Waste tyre rules in India: how EPR makes tyre makers pay
Since 2022, tyre makers and importers in India must buy recycling certificates to cover the tyres they sell. How the system works and where it stands.