Apollo Tyres came into inception in 1972 and has since been a trusted name in the business of manufacture and sale of tyres. With its corporate headquarters in Gurgaon, India, the company caters to over a many countries across the globe. The company markets its products under its two global brands: Apollo and Vredestein. These products are available in countries across the globe through a vast network of branded, exclusive and multi-product outlets. Each brand from the company is equipped with its own distinctive visual language and targeted to a specific customer need. This approach has enabled the company to provide a wide range of products for various applications, across geographies-ending with a delighted customer.

Business area of the company

The company is an international tyre manufacturer and the leading tyre brand in India. The company markets its products under its two global brands - Apollo and Vredestein, and its products are available in various countries through a vast network of branded, exclusive and multi-product outlets. The product portfolio of the company includes the entire range of passenger car, SUV, MUV, light truck, truck-bus, two-wheeler, agriculture, industrial, specialty, bicycle and off-the-road tyres, and retreading material and tyres.

Products of the company

• Car, SUV & Van Tyres
• Bike and Scooter Tyres
• Tractor Tyres
• Truck, Bus, & LCV Tyres
• Industrial Tyres
• Off-The-Road Earthmover Tyres

Awards

• 2007: FICCI–SEDF Social Responsibility Award 2007 for work in the area of HIV-AIDS Awareness and Prevention.
  
• 2009: Recognition from International Labor Organisation for implementing the workplace HIV-AIDS Awareness and Prevention Programme for its employees in 2006.
  
• 2011: Business Action on Health Award 2011 was given by GBC Health, under ‘Community Investment’ category, for the leadership in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment services in India.
  
• 2012: Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Award 2012 was given by Enterprise Asia, under ‘Health Promotion Award, category for HIV-AIDS Awareness and Prevention Programme.
  
• 2013: Global Sustainability Leadership Award 2013 was given by World CSR Congress under ‘Best Community Action’ category for HIV-AIDS Awareness and Prevention Programme. 
  
• 2013: Asian CSR Leadership Award 2013 by World CSR Congress was given, under the ‘Health Care’ category for HIV-AIDS Awareness and Prevention Programme.
  
• 2015: ASIAN CSR Awards 2015 was given by Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility, under the ‘Health Enhancement’ category. 
  
• 2016: Global Green Future Leadership Award 2016 was given by World CSR Congress, under the ‘Best Waste Management’ category for Clean My Transport Nagar (CMTN) initiative.
  
• 2016: Bureaucracy Today (BT) - CSR Excellence Award 2016 was given by Bureaucracy Today media group, under the 'Best Waste Management’ category for Clean My Transport Nagar project.
  
• 2016: ‘NIPM Kerala Best Corporate Citizen Award 2016' was given by the Kerala Chapter of National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM), for the exemplary CSR work done by Kerala CSR team.
  
• 2016: The company bagged multiple awards in the CSR Excellence Award - One for Best CSR Initiatives and three for Best Livelihood Initiatives. 
  
• 2016: 'Sparsha Award 2016' was given by the National Institute of Industrial Engineering and LakshyaSM) for the valuable contribution done by the Vadodara (Gujarat) CSR team under ‘Livelihood Generation Initiatives’. 
  
• 2017: Recognition plaque was given by FICCI Aditya Birla CSR for the exemplary work done by Apollo Tyres Foundation under women empowerment category. 
  
• 2017: The Company received Asian Customer Engagement Forum (ACEF) CSR Award under Best Stakeholder Management category by Asian Customer Engagement Forum.
  
• 2017: The Company bagged Indywood CSR Excellence Award under Best CSR Campaign - Biodiversity and Climate Change category, organised by Indywood Film Carnival.
  
• 2018: Antyodaya Vadodara CSR Award 2018 was given by Institute of Leadership and Governance- Maharaja Sayaji Rao University of Baroda for successful implementation of livelihood generation programme for underprivileged women in Vadodara, Gujarat.
  
• 2018: The organisation received CSR Times Award 2018 under the Healthcare category for exceptional healthcare programme for its truck driver community.
  
• 2018: The organisation received CSR Excellence Award under Livelihood Creation category by Gujarat CSR Summit and Awards for its livelihood programme in Gujarat.
  
• 2018: NIPM CSR Award 2018 was given by the Kerala Chapter of National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM), for the exemplary CSR work done by Kerala CSR team. 
  
• 2018: CSR Health Impact Award 2018 was given under Health CSR Project category. 
  
• 2019: Apollo Tyres has been honored with Gujarat CSR Authority Award (GCSRA) 2019. The Company has received the award under 'Sustainable and Impactful CSR Project' category under women empowerment initiative through Programme Navya in Gujarat, India. 
  
• 2019: Apollo Tyres has been honored with the ASSOCHAM Women Achievers Award (AWAA) 2019 under the 'Best Organisation Supporting Women 360 degree' category. 
  
• 2019: Apollo Tyres has been honoured with ICSI (The Institute of Company Secretaries of India) CSR Excellence Award 2019 under the 'Best Corporate in Large' category. 
• 2021: Recognition for 'Exemplary' contribution under TB eradication initiative by CSR Times Award 2021.
• 2021: Gold - CSR Health Impact Award 2021 under ‘Health CSR Project – Health Campaign of the Year’ category.
• 2021: ET SDG Award 2021 awarded by ‘The Economic Times’ for exceptional work undertaken in ‘Sustainability’ space. 
• 2023: Apollo Tyres won Silver Award under the category of CSR Water Body Revival Project. The award was given by IHW Council.
• 2023: Apollo Tyres Foundation received an award for Miyawaki Afforestation project under the category; Seeding Sustainability.
• 2023: Apollo Tyres Foundation received CSR Times Gold award in healthcare category.
• 2023: The Chennai Plant won the 3rd prize under the Best Industry Category for its water conservation efforts.
• 2024: Apollo Tyres' Plants in Kerala, India won the Kerala Management Association Awards 2024 in the Environment category.
• 2024: The Chennai Plant received the 2nd Prize in the 5th National Water Awards from Minister for Jal Shakti.
• 2024: Apollo Tyres has been honoured with the Mahatma Award 2024 for 'Sustainable and Responsible Business Practices'.
• 2024: Apollo Tyres ranked 1st among Top 3 India’s Most Sustainable Companies in the Automotive Components sector.
• 2024: The Chennai Plant received the 1st Prize for Industrial Water Use Efficiency at the 12th edition of FICCI water award.
• 2024: The Chennai Plant wins Water Management Award at Aqua Foundation’s Excellence award 2024.
• 2025: Apollo Tyres has proudly been awarded the Mahatma Award 2025 for Corporate Environment Responsibility Excellence.

Major Events and Milestones

• 1977: First plant in Perambra, Kerala.
  
• 1991: Second plant in Limda, Gujarat.
  
• 1995: Acquired plant in Kalamassery, Kerala.
  
• 2009: Acquired Vredestein Banden BV, Netherlands.
  
• 2005: Acquired Dunlop Tyres, South Africa.
  
• 2010: Truck Radial Plant in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu.
  
• 2011: Sales & Marketing Office, Dubai.
  
• 2011: Ties-up with Kwik-Fit car service centres.
  
• 2011: Launches India's only full-service outlet for commercial vehicles.
  
• 2011: Apollo Tyres enters Sri Lanka market. 
  
• 2012: Launch 57 inch off-highway tyre at IMME 2012.
  
• 2013: Sales & Marketing Office, Thailand
  
• 2013: Global R&D Centre Europe, Netherlands.
  
• 2013: Apollo Tyres extends its product range in Europe.
  
• 2013: Introduces 4G range of passenger car tyres for the Indian market.
  
• 2013: Global Marketing Office in London, UK.
  
• 2013: Partnered with Manchester United.
  
• 2014: Global R&D Centre Asia, India.
  
• 2014: Introduced Apterra H/P, an on-road High Performance summer tyre for SUVs.
  
• 2015: Acquired Reifencom- German Tyre Distribution Company.
  
• 2015: Laid foundation stone for the Hungary Greenfield Plant.
  
• 2015: First Apollo Zone inaugurated in Lebanon.
  
• 2015: Global Procurement Office, Singapore.
  
• 2016: Forays into the two-wheeler tyre segment.
  
• 2016: Signs MoU with Govt of Andhra Pradesh.
  
• 2017: Introduced Apollo Apterra HT2 for the growing 4x4 and SUV segment, whereas the actiZip F2 & actiZip R3 tubeless tyres has been launched for the motorcycles. 
  
• 2017: Launch of the Hungary plant.
  
• 2017: TBR Launch in Europe.
  
• 2018: Laid foundation stone for the Apollo Tyres seventh manufacturing facility globally in Andhra Pradesh.
  
• 2018: Apollo Tyres' Hungarian facility begins commercial production of truck tyres.
  
• 2019: Opens its first tyre service centre in Malaysia.
  
• 2019: Introduces EnduMaxx brand of light truck tyres for the Indian market.
  
• 2019: Collaborates with Ashok Leyland.
  
• 2019: Entry into Saudi Arabia through a tie-up with Al-Jomaih Tyres Company.
  
• 2020: Inaugurated the Andhra Pradesh Plant.
  
• 2020: Apollo Vredestein launches full product offensive in NA.
• 2021: Apollo inaugurates a specialised Service Centre for tyres.
• 2021: Apollo introduces future-ready Amazer XP tyres.
• 2021: Apollo introduces Apterra Cross tyres.
• 2021: Apollo Tyres is now accredited with ISO 17025 for track tests.
• 2021: Apollo Tyres’ CV Zones gets TUV – IRF certification.
• 2021: Apollo launches EnduRace RAT, an all-wheel fitment TBR tyre.
• 2021: Apollo Tyres brings in premium tyre brand Vredestein to India.
• 2022: Apollo Tyres deploys EVs for last mile deliveries.
• 2022: Apollo Tyres partners Tata Power to deploy EV charging stations.
• 2022: Apollo Tyres Opens Digital Innovation Hub in UK.
• 2022: Apollo Tyres launches new gen agri tyres.
• 2022: Apollo Tyres Launches EV Specific Tyres for Passenger Cars and Two Wheelers.
• 2022: Apollo Tyres receives 5-star ratings for LCV tyres.
• 2022: Tramplr series of enduro tyres launched.
• 2022: Apollo Tyres revamps its offering for the mining segment.
• 2022: Advanced R&D Tyre Testing facility inaugurated.
• 2023: Digital Innovation Centre opened in Hyderabad.
• 2023: Apollo develops tyres with 75% sustainable materials.
• 2023: Vredestein Pinza AT launched in India.
• 2024: Apollo Tyres rolls out Trumigo.
• 2024: Vredestein expands SUV range in India.
• 2025: Apollo Tyres Launches Ultra-High Performance (UHP) Range, Aspire 5; To Be Sold Worldwide For Luxury Cars.
• 2025: Apollo Tyres achieves ISCC+ Certification for Hungary Facility, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability.
• 2025: Apollo Tyres Super Premium Retail Outlet Inaugurated, Redefining the Tyre and Mobility Experience.
• 2025: Apollo Tyres Chennai and Limda Plants awarded prestigious 5-star rating by British Safety Council.
• 2025: Apollo Tyres Ltd and KIIT Announce India’s First Strategic Academic Collaboration.
• 2026: Apollo Tyres launches new truck-bus bias tyre range.
• 2026: Apollo Tyres Formally Inaugurates Dedicated Outdoor Tyre Testing Facility.