MRF Ltd introduced its visionary theme called 'Muscle in Motion' at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. This theme underscored MRF’s relentless commitment to innovation, excellence and its transformative role in shaping the future of mobility across a wide spectrum of applications.

The theme reflects MRF’s unparalleled market leadership, engineering expertise and steadfast dedication to innovation. It highlights the company’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge mobility solutions that enhance vehicle performance, foster progress and redefine the transportation industry. 

The company showcased its innovative prowess with several remarkable exhibits. These include the Aeromuscle tyre range, developed for the Sukhoi aircraft and the LCA Tejas, alongside tyres specifically designed for electric vehicles featuring acoustic foam technology (AFT) to enhance EV performance. Other highlights include an ERC-Type Rally Car equipped with MRF Gravel tyres, high-performance studded tyres engineered for extreme rally conditions and snow-application tyres tailored for harsh winter environments. The company’s flagship truck radial S3C8 tyre and a range of products exported globally further underline MRF’s comprehensive portfolio.

The legacy

MRF’s reputation as India’s leading tyre manufacturer is built on decades of industry leadership with 37 years of dominance in the market. In the fiscal year 2023–24, the company achieved a record turnover of INR 254.86 billion with double-digit growth recorded for the six months ending April and October 2024. This stellar performance propelled MRF’s global ranking to 11th place among the world’s top tyre manufacturers, according to the Global Tire Intelligence report dated November 28, 2024.

The company continues to cater to millions of customers across India and globally, offering the widest range of tyres, from go-kart models to specialised products for aircraft. MRF is at the forefront of electric vehicle (EV) innovation, setting benchmarks in tyre technology and motorsports. Its engineering excellence has positioned the brand as a leader in global motorsports and a pioneer in EV-specific solutions that drive advancements in sustainable mobility.MRF’s commitment to sustainability is deeply embedded in its operations, with 10 advanced manufacturing facilities across India contributing to the nation’s Net Zero emission target by 2070. The company has established phase-wise targets to enhance its sustainability performance, focusing on clean energy adoption, manufacturing efficiency, and resource optimisation. MRF’s vision for the future includes embedding sustainability into its business practices, ensuring long-term environmental and operational excellence.

Innovation in the EV space remains a cornerstone of MRF’s strategy. The company’s advanced EV-specific tyres are designed for efficiency, durability, and performance, supporting a range of key EV models in India, including the Maruti EV, Tata Nexon EV, Mahindra EV, and two-wheelers like the Honda Activa Electric, Bajaj Chetak, Hero Moto Vida, and Ather Rizta. MRF’s partnerships also extend to electric motorcycles such as the Ultraviolette F77 and Revolt, electric buses like those from JBM and Olectra, and commercial EVs including trucks and three-wheelers from leading manufacturers.

Motorsports excellence is another hallmark of MRF’s legacy. The company’s high-performance tyres are synonymous with motorsports in India supporting Formula cars, rallying, motocross, motorcycle racing and go-karting. Globally, MRF’s dominance is evident with titles in the European Rally Championship (ERC) in 2022 and 2023, multiple victories in the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), and four consecutive wins in the Italian Gravel Championship. MRF’s philosophy, “Tyres We Race Are the Tyres You Buy,” ensures that innovations born on the racetrack translate into superior durability, performance, and safety for everyday drivers.

MRF’s expertise extends beyond automotive applications as seen in its Aero Muscle Tyres developed for fighter jets. These tyres meet stringent aviation standards, showcasing MRF’s engineering capabilities and its leadership in sectors beyond traditional automotive boundaries.

The 'Muscle in Motion' theme epitomises MRF’s steadfast dedication to innovation, quality and sustainability. As a beacon of progress in mobility solutions, MRF invites attendees of Bharat Mobility 2025 to witness its vision for a future defined by cutting-edge technology and unparalleled performance.

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Michelin has introduced the MICHELIN Primacy 5 in India, marking a pivotal development for the tyre manufacturer as it represents the first passenger car tyre produced locally by the company. This new premium offering is specifically engineered for sedans and sport utility vehicles, signifying an important progression in Michelin’s operational footprint within the Indian automotive market.

The latest tyre is designed to accommodate the varied powertrains present in the contemporary automotive landscape, serving internal combustion engine vehicles, hybrids and electric vehicles equally. Through the application of sophisticated tread pattern optimisation and next-generation rubber compounds, the Primacy 5 aims to provide a balance of enduring safety, ride comfort, responsive handling and enhanced energy efficiency.

Performance metrics for the new tyre demonstrate substantial advancements in safety and durability. Compared to its direct competitors, the Primacy 5 offers considerably shorter wet braking distances for both new and worn tyres, along with improved dry braking performance. It also provides an eight percent increase in overall mileage over its predecessor, the Primacy 4ST, achieved through the integration of EverTread and EverGrip technologies that sustain grip throughout the tyre’s lifespan. Additionally, the tyre sets a new standard for ride comfort with a nine percent better comfort score than rivals, attributed to a noise-attenuating tread pattern, while also delivering a six and a half percent improvement in energy efficiency.

Having received the Tyre of the Year 2025 accolade at the Tire Technology International Awards, the Primacy 5 is slated for commercial release starting August 2026. Upon launch, it will be accessible to customers through Michelin’s own retail network and a nationwide distribution channel of approximately 800 authorised dealers.

Shantanu Deshpande, Managing Director, Michelin India, said, “India’s premium mobility landscape is evolving rapidly with growing demand for high-performance, safe and sustainable tyre solutions across sedans, SUVs and electric vehicles. The launch of the Made-in-India MICHELIN Primacy 5 marks a significant milestone for Michelin in the country and reflects our commitment to delivering products that are tailored to the needs of Indian consumers. Manufactured in India for Indian drivers, the Primacy 5 has been developed and tested on the vehicles most driven in the country, benchmarked against leading competitors, and validated by an independent testing agency. By combining Michelin’s latest global tyre technologies with local manufacturing expertise, the Primacy 5 is uniquely positioned to meet the evolving expectations of Indian motorists for superior safety, longer tyre life, enhanced comfort, energy efficiency and everyday performance. India continues to be a key growth market for the Michelin Group, and as we expand our retail presence and strengthen our manufacturing and service ecosystem in the country, we remain committed to bringing world-class mobility solutions closer to our customers while contributing to India's manufacturing ambitions.”

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VMI has secured the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal, the highest possible distinction within the internationally recognised sustainability benchmark. This coveted recognition positions the Dutch company within the top one percent of all enterprises evaluated globally, a ranking determined by rigorous analysis of environmental practices, ethical conduct, labour and human rights standards and sustainable procurement policies.

This year’s Platinum accolade represents a significant advancement from the Gold rating VMI earned in 2025, underscoring a dedicated trajectory of enhanced corporate responsibility. The upgraded status highlights the organisation’s persistent drive to elevate its ecological and social governance benchmarks beyond its previous high standards.

The momentum behind this elevated rating stems from several key corporate initiatives launched over the past year. These include the institution of the enterprise-wide ‘We green it together’ programme, designed to empower diverse teams to achieve specific sustainability objectives, alongside the formal adoption of the VMI Sustainability Manifesto, which articulates long-term aspirations. The recent publication of the 2025 Sustainability Report further complements these efforts by transparently detailing the company’s measurable progress against its established targets.

Harm Voortman, President and CEO of VMI Group, said, “Receiving the EcoVadis Platinum Medal is a proud milestone for VMI and we share this medal with all our employees around the world. This recognition reflects the progress we have made in integrating sustainability into every aspect of our business. From designing more sustainable machines together with our customers to working closely with our suppliers, we continue to improve the sustainability of both our products and our operations. While we are proud to have progressed from Silver to Gold and now Platinum, we see this as a milestone in our journey to build a sustainable future.”

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Hankook Tire, the exclusive tyre supplier for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, played a central role in the season’s pivotal Japanese double-header. As the official race tyre for all competitors, the company’s iON Race compound was put to the test under extreme and shifting conditions during Rounds 14 and 15 of Season 12 at the 2026 TDK Tokyo E-Prix.

The weekend’s on-track action produced two dramatic winners. CUPRA KIRO’s Dan Ticktum snatched victory in Round 14 with a last-corner overtake on Jake Dennis, while Nick Cassidy completed the podium. The following day, Mahindra Racing’s Nyck de Vries claimed Round 15, finishing ahead of Cassidy and Dennis, who secured second and third respectively. The entire paddock also observed a period of remembrance for the late Cyril Blais.

The 2.575-kilometre temporary circuit, featuring 18 corners and situated around Tokyo Big Sight, hosted its first-ever night races, drastically altering track conditions from practice to competition. Unstable weather compounded the challenge, with a Sunday thunderstorm cancelling Free Practice 3 and leaving a damp, drying surface for Round 15 that demanded constant adaptation in tyre warm-up and strategy.

Throughout the weekend, Hankook’s iON Race tyre demonstrated reliability across the evolving grip levels and temperature swings. Following the Tokyo results, Dennis retains the championship lead with 146 points, narrowly ahead of Mitch Evans and Pascal Wehrlein. The title battle remains fiercely contested and will be resolved at the season-ending Hankook London E-Prix double-header on 15–16 August.

Manfred Sandbichler, Senior Director, Hankook Motorsport, said, “Bringing Formula E night racing to Tokyo for the first time made this a distinctive weekend and one of the more unusual tyre assignments of our season. The contrast between afternoon running and the 20:05 races shaped how teams prepared for both events, and the iON Race managed that transition and the changing weather conditions well, delivering consistent and predictable performance as the circuit cooled through the evening.”

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Tegeta Green Planet recently contributed to the ‘Circular Future’ green camp, an environmental education initiative organised by CENN and funded by the European Union. The camp, which hosted 23 teenagers from the Adjara and Kakheti regions, was designed to deepen ecological understanding, advocate for waste-free systems, and inspire long-term behavioural change among the next generation.

Throughout the week-long gathering, young attendees engaged with forward-thinking methods for minimising refuse, prolonging product life cycles and improving separation and recovery processes. Interactive workshops translated abstract circular economy theories into tangible daily actions, equipping participants with the know-how to conserve materials and shrink their personal environmental toll.

A noteworthy component of the programme occurred on 22 July, when a specialised seminar titled ‘Circular Economy: Waste Reduction and Recycling for Public Health’ was convened. Co-hosted by Tegeta Green Planet, the UNDP and the Waste Management Business Association, the seminar examined the intersection of ecological integrity and human well-being, illustrating how robust recycling systems directly benefit community health outcomes.

Closing the day’s agenda, Tegeta Green Planet’s Director, Shalva Akhvlediani, offered an in-depth look at the Extended Producer Responsibility model currently unfolding in Georgia. He traced the journey of end-of-life vehicle components – from used tyres and spent lubricants to depleted batteries – through collection, transport and reprocessing channels. Akhvlediani also highlighted his organisation’s network of over 350 domestic producers and importers, stressing that youth education remains a cornerstone of their mission. The floor was then opened for a lively exchange, where students posed probing questions, debated local environmental dilemmas and floated their own grassroots suggestions, reinforcing the message that responsible resource use begins with informed individual choices.

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