Tyre exports from India grew by 16 per cent year-on-year to reach ₹7,700 crore during the June quarter, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and shared by the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers' Association (ATMA) on Friday.
This performance during the April-June quarter follows the industry's export value of ₹27,312 crore achieved in FY2025-26. The sector sustained this growth despite challenges including geopolitical uncertainty, supply-chain disruptions, and elevated input and logistics costs.
Passenger Car Radial (PCR) tyres recorded notable growth during the quarter, increasing by 21 per cent in value terms, ATMA stated.
Europe emerged as a major growth driver for the sector, with exports to the region rising by 25 per cent to ₹3,003 crore during the first quarter. Europe accounted for nearly 40 per cent of India's total tyre exports. Meanwhile, the United States remained the single-largest export destination, accounting for 16 per cent of the total export value during the period.
ATMA Chairman Arun Mammen noted that the export growth marks a strong start to the financial year, reflecting the acceptance of Indian-manufactured tyres in global markets and industry investments in technology, capacity, and product development.
Indian-manufactured tyres are currently exported to over 170 countries worldwide. ATMA stated that improved market access through trade agreements and supportive export policies could help the industry build on this momentum and further strengthen India's position as a global manufacturing and export hub.
"The steady growth in India's tyre exports, despite global headwinds and supply-chain pressures, demonstrates the manufacturing maturity and competitiveness of the sector. Consistent investments in technology and quality are enabling Indian companies to deepen their footprint in key markets like Europe and the US. For the broader industrial and manufacturing ecosystem, this export resilience highlights how focused capability-building can successfully offset external macroeconomic challenges." — Dr. Shishir Gupta, Founder & CEO, StartupLanes
