JK Tyre’s Innovative Services For Fleet Operators

By Sharad Matade
February 18, 2022

JK Tyre was the first tyre company that introduced radial technology in India, and it has been a leading tyre manufacturer in the truck and bus radial segment. For the truck and bus fleet operators, the company is running two successful programmes – Mobility Solution and Fleet Management – to offer lower cost per kilometre (CPKM) and better turnaround time with enhanced fuel efficiency and safety. In an interview, Srinivasu Allappan, Director – Sales & Marketing at JK Tyre, said that for its mobility solution and fleet management services, the company targets INR two billion and INR 20 billion, respectively, in the next three years. He also added that the JK Tyre mobility solution business will gain further traction on growing GCCs in India.

JK Tyre intends to maintain its leading position in the commercial tyre space with its fleet operator-oriented services – mobility solution and fleet management.

Today, the commercial vehicle segment is under severe pressure owing to rising fuel costs and slackening overall business. After fuel, tyres are one of fleet operators’ main cost occurring components. With its mobility solution and fleet management services, JK takes all the responsibility for taking care of tyres with guaranteed savings.

The company started its mobility solution, wherein fleet operators have to pay per kilometre, in 2015, aiming to lower the cost per kilometre (CPKM) and offer better turnaround time, enhanced fuel efficiency and safety, and hassle-free trucking in the market.

“Being a market leader in the CV space, we wanted to offer to differentiate to the trucking and bus operators. We started this initiative around seven years ago, even before anybody could think of it in India. Today, we have reached a point where we have taken the mobility solution business to new levels, with IoT supporting us in the digital space with the cloud. It has been good learning that we have carried forward. With confidence, I can say that JK Tyre is now high tech and comparable to any tyre service provider in the world,” said Srinivasu Allappan, Director – Sales & Marketing at JK Tyre.

Today, the company provides its mobility solution services to 25 large fleet operators in India. In the last fiscal, JK Tyre’s mobility solution generated a revenue of INR 500 million, and for FY22, it expects to have a 50 percent surge in the revenue, taking it to INR 750 million. “As per our strategic plan, we are looking at a revenue of INR two billion by 2025 for our mobility solution business. I wouldn’t be surprised if we even surpassed this number,” added Allappan.

JK Tyre charges per kilometre, whereby the fleet operators pay only for the distance the tyre has been used.

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JK Tyre Launches India’s First PCR Tyre With ISCC Plus-Certified Sustainable Material

By TT News
May 15, 2025

JK Tyre & Industries Ltd has strengthened its position as a leader in sustainable tyre technology and a conscientious partner in India's green industrial journey by commencing production of its ‘UX Royale Green’ passenger car tyres at its Chennai Tyre Plant using ISCC Plus-certified sustainable raw materials.

Developed in August 2023, the UX Royale Green is made with 80 percent sustainable, recycled and renewable materials and was put to rigorous evaluation and testing. The sustainable tyre is the product of more than 10 years of diligent study conducted by the Global Tech Centre of JK Tyre. The company's research and development team has been concentrating on creating sustainable alternatives to traditional petroleum-based products. The certification confirms the usage of traceable, ethically obtained renewable and recycled raw materials and is given under the internationally recognised International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC +) system. Certified raw materials for the UX Royale Green include steel wire, recycled polyester, recovered carbonaceous black, bio-attributed polymers, renewable oils and recycled rubber powder. All of these products are sourced using circular methods.

Dr Raghupati Singhania, Chairman & Managing Director, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd, said, "The commencement of sustainable tyre production represents a defining step in JK Tyre’s journey toward environmentally responsible innovation. We are pleased to set new industry benchmarks that balance high performance with ecological responsibility. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to driving responsible mobility – anchored in green technology, circular economy principles and the delivery of world-class, low-impact products. At the same time, innovation, quality and safety continue to be foundational to our operations."

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Apollo Tyres Flags Off Apollo Tyres Healthcare Express

By TT News
May 15, 2025

Apollo Tyres has launched the ‘Apollo Tyres Healthcare Express’, a mobile medical unit designed to monitor the health of truckers and the surrounding community. C Thomas Mathew, Unit Head, Chennai Plant, Apollo Tyres Ltd, flagged off the unit, which would service major transport hubs within a 50-km radius, including Madhavaram, Manjambakkam and Poonamallee, serving a population of over 10,000 truckers.

For a small consultation charge of INR 10 per visit, this mobile medical unit will offer essential healthcare services to the trucking community. It will provide a wide range of services, such as general medical care, screenings for certain diseases and preventative and awareness programmes. Additionally, it will increase knowledge of important health concerns including HIV/AIDS, STI prevention, vision care, tuberculosis and non-communicable illnesses like diabetes and hypertension. A team consisting of a medical officer (MBBS), a pharmacist, an optometrist, outreach workers and a project coordinator will run Apollo Tyres' Healthcare Express.

Over 12 million people have benefited from the Apollo Tyres Foundation's healthcare initiative for the trucking community since it began in 2000. The organisation reached out to more than a million people in order to raise awareness during the Covid-19 outbreak. In partnership with local authorities, it also made it easier for over 10,000 people to get tested for Covid-19 and for over 150,000 people to get vaccinated.

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Tadej Pogačar Joins Continental As New Global Brand Ambassador

By TT News
May 15, 2025

World-class cyclist and multiple Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar has joined Continental as its new global ambassador.

This new collaboration with one of the best contemporary cyclists is a logical continuation of Continental's longstanding reputation as a reliable brand in both the automotive and cycling industries. The long-term relationship will place special emphasis on fostering mutual respect and understanding between bikers and drivers. Pogačar and Continental are both dedicated to enhancing communication between drivers and boosting everyone's safety.

In 2024, Pogačar, 26, created history by winning several Monument races and placing first in the Tour de France, the Giro d'Italia and the Road World Championships. Only two riders in history have accomplished this feat. In addition, he earned victories in Liège-Bastogne-Liège and Strade Bianche. He is committed to developing future cycling talent in Slovenia and abroad through his foundation and the ‘Pogi Team’ development squad.

For many years, Continental has maintained a strong presence in the cycling industry. Not only do all of the support cars of the Tour de France use Continental car tyres, but numerous elite teams, including the 2024 winning squad, also use Continental bike tyres. Additionally, Continental is a major sponsor of the Giro d'Italia, providing its automobile tyres to all official support vehicles to increase safety on the difficult 3,000-kilometre course.

Pogačar said, "Top performance is not only the result of talent, but also of the pursuit of continuous development. Continental and I share the ambition to always make the most of our possibilities – both in terms of sport and development. So this partnership was an obvious choice. As a professional cyclist, I know how crucial it is to trust your tyres. Without the right equipment, I wouldn't have become the rider I am today.”

Egemen Atış, Head of Strategy, Analytics & Marketing at Continental Tires EMEA, said, "Tadej Pogačar and Continental both stand for exceptional performance but above all for safe driving. Risky manoeuvres, misjudging situations and thinking only of oneself doesn't win races. Tadej’s ability to see the bigger picture, alongside his extraordinary talent, makes him not only the best cyclist in the world at the moment, but also the perfect partner for Continental."

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Apollo Tyres Reports 3% Revenue Growth, Profit Decline In FY25

By TT News
May 14, 2025

Indian tyre manufacturer Apollo Tyres Ltd reported a 3% increase in annual revenue to INR 261.23 billion for fiscal year 2024-25, while its net profit fell 35 percent from the previous year.

The company, which markets its products under the Apollo and Vredestein brands, saw its operating profit decline to INR 35.71 billion for the full year, compared with INR 44.47 billion in the previous fiscal year.

For the fourth quarter ended March 31, Apollo Tyres posted a revenue of INR 64.24 billion, up 3% year-on-year, while quarterly net profit dropped to INR 1.85 billion from INR 3.54 billion in the same period last year.

"We acknowledge that our performance over the past few quarters has not met industry benchmarks and our own expectations. After a thorough internal review, we have identified the key challenges that contributed to this underperformance," said Onkar Kanwar, Chairman of Apollo Tyres.

"With targeted strategies now in place to address these issues, we are confident in our ability to deliver stronger results in the coming quarters," he added.

Apollo Tyres, which has manufacturing facilities in India, the Netherlands and Hungary, distributes its products in over 100 countries.

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