Indian tire manufacturer Ralson is aggressively expanding its radial truck & bus tire (TBR) capacity at its Indore plant in Madhya Pradesh, India, targeting European markets. The company, historically known for bicycle tires in India, has rapidly grown its TBR…
The global rubber and tire sector showed mixed performance over the past fortnight, with share prices fluctuating across major manufacturers while raw material costs and financial results painted a nuanced picture of the industry’s health. Bridgestone’s stock dipped 1.0% to…
Indian tire giant Apollo Tyres posted a 12.8% year-on-year revenue increase in the first quarter of fiscal 2026-27, driven by record demand in its domestic market. For the three months ended 30 June, consolidated revenue rose to INR74 billion (€670…
Indian speciality chemical and advanced intermediate manufacturer Aether Industries has teamed up with Dow India to launch a multi-year research programme aimed at developing next-generation silicone manufacturing technologies. The collaboration will utilise Aether’s R&D and pilot facilities in Surat, located…
The global rubber and tire sector showed mixed signals this week, with share prices swinging across major manufacturers while raw material costs and financial results painted a nuanced picture of recovery and volatility. Bridgestone’s stock rose 3.5% to ¥4,129, while…
Indian Oil Corp is set to commission its polybutadiene rubber (PBR) plant at Panipat, northern India, by the end of 2026, with a production capacity of 60 kilotonnes per annum (ktpa). The project, which was initially scheduled for start-up in…
Apollo Tyres has secured an off-take deal to maintain supplies of high-end agricultural tires following the closure of its Enschede plant in the Netherlands. The company’s finance chief, Gaurav Kumar, stated that establishing a new plant in India is not…
Klock Werks and Indian Motorcycle have unveiled a one-of-a-kind custom Indian Challenger built for country artist Redferrin at the 19th annual Palace City Pre-Sturgis Party in Mitchell, South Dakota. The bike was designed and built by the Klock Werks team…
Indian Motorcycle has unveiled the 2026 Chief Vintage Sturgis, SD Edition, a 125-unit limited-run cruiser priced at $23,999 MSRP. The bike pays homage to the 1930s Indians that raced at the inaugural Sturgis rally, with a two-tone Indian Motorcycle Red…
Indian rubber chemicals producer Nocil Ltd has announced plans to invest €12 million in expanding rubber chemicals capacity at its Dahej site. The investment, which is in addition to the company’s existing expansion programme, will be used to build a…