Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Michelin to Source More from India for Global Plants
Michelin, a tire company, is expanding its operations in India.
They are increasing the sourcing of raw materials from India to supply factories globally.
Michelin manufactures tires for trucks, buses, and passenger cars in Chennai, India.
India is the largest growth opportunity in the tire industry for the next 10-15 years.
Michelin has made significant investments in the Chennai plant.
Michelin to increase sourcing from India for global plants.
Chennai plant manufactures tires for trucks, buses, and passenger cars.
India is a critical and fast-growing market for Michelin.
Michelin aims to capitalize on India's growth in the tire industry.
The company is focused on increasing the use of locally sourced raw materials.
- Who
- Michelin
- What
- Plans to increase sourcing from India for its global plants
- When
- Since 2009 (truck and bus tires); Now (passenger car tires)
- Where
- Chennai, India
- Why
- To capitalize on India's growth and increase supply chain resilience
Michelin
India
Importance
Michelin
Critical for Michelin to serve Indian consumers and follow growth opportunities.
India
India offers the biggest growth opportunity in the tyre industry for the next 10-15 years.
- Company
- Michelin
- Market
- India (critical growth market)
- Chennai Plant
- Manufactures tires for trucks, buses, and passenger cars
- Localization
- Increasing local sourcing of raw materials
- Future Strategy
- Increase sourcing from India globally
