MRF Circular Materials Tires: FY2025-26 Sustainability and Innovation

MRF Expands Circular Material Use Across Tire Portfolio

MRF Limited reported in its FY 2025-26 annual report that it increased the share of circular materials used across its tire portfolio. The company said its MRF circular materials tires development supports sustainability while meeting regulatory requirements under R117 and AIS 142, with low rolling resistance achieved without compromising safety or durability. The work reflects MRF’s focus on improving tire efficiency while retaining the performance characteristics required for vehicle applications. The company’s developments are relevant to the broader India automotive market, where regulatory compliance and material efficiency are becoming increasingly important.

Low-Noise Tires Target Passenger Car Comfort

Alongside rolling-resistance improvements, MRF Limited has developed tires designed to deliver lower pass-by noise and improved in-cabin acoustic comfort. These products have been approved by Indian and global passenger car OEMs, indicating progress toward meeting increasingly demanding vehicle-level requirements. The company has also pursued import substitution by starting joint development programs with domestic suppliers for several raw materials. According to the annual report, these initiatives have contributed to replacing imported inputs and generating cost savings. The approach combines product development, acoustic performance, supply-chain localization and material efficiency within the company’s tire manufacturing strategy.

Domestic Sourcing Supports Import Substitution

MRF Limited’s joint development programs with domestic suppliers represent another element of its broader effort to improve manufacturing efficiency. By working with local suppliers on selected raw materials, the company has been able to support import substitution while reducing associated costs. This approach can also strengthen domestic sourcing capabilities for tire production and reduce dependence on imported inputs. Combined with the increased use of circular materials and development of products with lower rolling resistance and improved acoustic characteristics, the initiatives demonstrate how MRF is addressing regulatory, sustainability, performance and cost considerations simultaneously across its product and supply-chain activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are MRF’s key tire developments in FY 2025-26?
MRF’s FY 2025-26 initiatives focus on improving material sustainability, regulatory compliance, acoustic performance and supply-chain efficiency across its tire portfolio. The company increased the use of circular materials, developed low rolling resistance tires meeting R117 and AIS 142 requirements, and introduced lower pass-by-noise products approved by passenger car OEMs. It also began joint development programs with domestic suppliers for selected raw materials. These efforts have supported import substitution and cost savings while strengthening MRF’s ability to meet evolving technical and manufacturing requirements.