Apollo Tyres, founded on September 28, 1972, in India, represents over 50 years of tire manufacturing excellence, evolving from a truck tire specialist to a global multinational corporation with operations across India, Europe, and international markets. The company commenced operations in 1975 with its first manufacturing facility in Perambra Plant, Thrissur, Kerala, launching the iconic Rajdhani truck tire that established Apollo's reputation for quality and reliability in the Indian market. Apollo's strategic international expansion began in 1996 with the acquisition of Dunlop's Africa operations, followed by the landmark 2009 acquisition of the century-old Vredestein brand from the Netherlands, transforming Apollo into a global tire manufacturer. The comprehensive Apollo product portfolio serves passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, agricultural equipment, and specialty applications, utilizing advanced manufacturing facilities in India, Netherlands, and Hungary. Apollo's commitment to innovation is demonstrated through Global R&D Centers in Enschede, Netherlands (2013) and Chennai, India, ensuring cutting-edge tire technology and performance across diverse vehicle categories and market segments. The company's strategic acquisitions include Germany's Reifencom tire distributor (2015) for €45.6 million and the inauguration of its second European plant in Hungary by Prime Minister Viktor Orban in April 2017. Apollo's current operations encompass five manufacturing units in India, one in the Netherlands, and one in Hungary, generating 69% of revenues from India, 26% from Europe, and 5% from other international markets. The company's diverse brand portfolio includes Apollo and Vredestein (or Maloya) branded tires for European markets, while maintaining strong presence in India's passenger car, truck, bus, and agricultural tire segments. Apollo's recent expansion initiatives include the ₹1,800-crore tire factory in Andhra Pradesh (2018) and entry into the three-wheeler tire segment through contract manufacturing, demonstrating continued growth and diversification. Headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, Apollo Tyres continues to strengthen its position as one of India's leading tire manufacturers while expanding global reach through strategic partnerships and technological innovation across multiple vehicle applications and market segments.