Hari Shankar Shinghania Elastomer & Tyre Research Institute

What Hari Shankar Shinghania Elastomer & Tyre Research Institute does

Hari Shankar Singhania Elastomer and Tyre Research Institute (HASETRI) is a NABL-accredited private research and testing institute established in October 1991 by the JK Organisation as India's first independent facility dedicated to elastomer and tyre technology. The institute operates from its primary research and testing campus, the Raghupati Singhania Centre of Excellence in Mysuru, Karnataka (consolidated from multiple Indian sites in January 2017), with a registered office in Kankroli, Rajasthan. Its core offerings span material characterisation (TEM, FESEM, AFM, XRD, GC-MS, GPC, HPLC, FTIR, TGA, DSC, UTM, DMA, Tear and Fatigue Analyser), indoor and outdoor tyre testing (rolling resistance, endurance, bead pressure, footprint, NVH), computational mechanics simulation (structural, thermal, vehicle dynamics, noise, aquaplaning), mechanical and thermal calibration, and proficiency testing for other laboratories.

HASETRI's commercial model is a fee-for-service professional services platform targeting global and domestic tyre manufacturers (Bridgestone is among named clients), automotive OEMs (TVS Motors, Tata Motors), rubber and polymer product companies (Trelleborg PA Infrastructure, ExxonMobil Chemical), academic institutions, and government research bodies including IGCAR Kalpakkam. Revenue streams include testing and calibration contracts, sponsored research and technology development, tyre certification under UNECE R117 / AIS 142 / BEE star labelling, academic and vocational training programmes (DIRI, PGDIRI, RCPSDC/NSDC courses), and accredited proficiency testing. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with business development handled by a dedicated in-house team.

The institute's competitive position is anchored by a stacked regulatory moat: NABL accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 17043:2010, DSIR SIRO recognition, and Vehicle Certification Agency (UK) approval for rolling resistance testing per UNECE R117 across C1, C2, and C3 tyre categories, with correlation against UTAC France. Long-standing partnerships with the Indian Rubber Institute, multiple IITs, BIS, ATMA, and ARAI support academic-industry collaboration, while over 30 years of institutional knowledge and the 2022 Prof. SK Joshi Laboratory Excellence Award (first private-sector recipient) reinforce brand reputation in the Indian and Asian rubber/tyre testing market.

Name

Hari Shankar Shinghania Elastomer & Tyre Research Institute

Legal name

Hari Shankar Singhania Elastomer and Tyre Research Institute

Website

https://hasetri.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

HASETRI is India's first independent NABL-accredited research and testing institute for elastomer and tyre technology, providing accredited material characterisation, indoor/outdoor tyre testing, computational simulation, calibration, certification, and proficiency testing to tyre manufacturers, automotive OEMs, and rubber industry clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mysuru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Testing and Calibration Services: NABL-accredited testing services for tyres, rubber, polymers, automotive components, and industrial materials. Services include material characterisation, tyre testing (indoor and outdoor), simulation, and calibration (mechanical and thermal). Revenue generated through fee-for-service testing contracts with tyre manufacturers, automotive OEMs, and rubber product companies.
2. Sponsored Research and Technology Development: Collaborative research projects funded by industry partners and government agencies. Includes compound development, failure analysis, reverse engineering of rubber products, and development of new standards. Revenue comes from sponsored research contracts and technology development projects.
3. Tyre Certification Services: Provides certification testing as per ECE R117, AIS 142, and BEE star labelling for C1, C2 & C3 category tyres. Authorised to report rolling resistance data for EU tyre labelling requirements.
4. Academic Programs and Training: Manpower development through Indian Rubber Institute (IRI) for DIRI & PGDIRI courses. Short-term courses on Rubber Science & Technology. First training provider of Rubber Skill Development Council (RCPSDC) under NSDC, GOI. Revenue from training programs and course partnerships.
5. Proficiency Testing Provider Services: Accredited as Proficiency Testing Provider following ISO17043:2010 standard by NABL. Provides inter-laboratory comparison programs for rubber and tyre testing laboratories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HASETRI operates as a NABL-accredited testing and analytical laboratory providing advanced material characterisation, indoor and outdoor tyre testing, computational simulation, mechanical and thermal calibration, regulatory certification (UNECE R117, AIS 142), and proficiency testing services for the rubber, tyre, polymer, and automotive industries. The institute also conducts sponsored research, technology development, and manpower training programmes for the rubber sector.

Product overview

HASETRI is a NABL-accredited testing laboratory providing advanced testing, research, and analytical solutions for tyres, rubber, polymers, automotive components, and industrial materials. The institute operates as a single unified platform offering Material Characterisation Services, Tyre Testing Lab (indoor and outdoor), Simulation Services (computational mechanics), Calibration Services, Tyre Certification, NABL Laboratory Services, Proficiency Testing, Sponsored Research & Technology Development, and Vehicle Dynamics & NVH Testing. These services work together to provide complete solutions for the rubber and polymer industry, from material testing and product validation to simulation and certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Material Characterisation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• NABL accreditation scope enhanced in Wet Grip and Coast by Noise testing for C1 & C2 category tyres as per ECE R117 and proposed AIS 142
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mohanlal Sukhadia University, UdaipurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly running an M.Sc. Course in Polymer Science and Rubber Technology with JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. Part of academia-industry bridge.
• Indian Rubber Institute (IRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHASETRI provides support for running DIRI & PGDIRI courses. Jointly conducts National and International Rubber Conferences. Scientists deliver lectures in training programmes.
• Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsored Research Programme with IITs for M.Tech and Ph.D programmes. HASETRI is acknowledged by IITs for registration leading to higher studies. Established 'Center of Excellence' with IIT Madras in July 2004.
• JK Tyre & Industries Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHASETRI was conceptualised by JK Organisation founder. Jointly runs M.Sc. course in Polymer Science and Rubber Technology with university. Parent company connection.
• University of CalcuttaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution partner for sponsored research programmes.
• JSS Science & Technology University, MysoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution partner; facility located in Mysore area.
• Automotive Tyre Manufacturer's Association (ATMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association partner for rubber and tyre industry collaboration.
• Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation with BIS for test method development related with rubber and allied industries.
• Rubber, Chemical and Petrochemical Skill Development Council (RCPSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Training Provider approved by RCPSDC under NSDC, GOI for rubber sector. Imparts training under STAR scheme for job roles of mill & Tyre Building Operator-commercial vehicles.
• IPF Dresden, GermanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research partner for collaborative research in polymer and rubber technology.
• Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), KalpakkamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped large-scale rubber seals: 1mtr dia Prototype back up seal, 4mtr dia Static Ring back up seal for Rotatable Plug of Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor, 6mtr dia Static Ring back up seal.
• Vehicle Certification Agency, UKcoreTechnology or IntegrationVCA UK has approved HASETRI for measuring Rolling Resistance as per UNECE R117 for C1, C2 & C3 category tyres. Authorises reporting of data for EU tyre labelling requirements.
• UTAC, FrancecoreTechnology or IntegrationHASETRI's laboratory is correlated as Candidate status for the measurement of tyre rolling resistance with UTAC, France.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Intertek: Global TIC incumbent providing materials, automotive and product testing across hundreds of categories. Overlaps with HASETRI in rubber and polymer characterisation and tyre-related testing but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC incumbent with automotive, industrial and materials testing capabilities. Comparable as an accredited testing services peer in the broader automotive/rubber value chain though not a specialist elastomer lab.
• Element Materials Technology: Global materials testing and product qualification laboratory covering polymers, elastomers and automotive components. Overlaps with HASETRI's material characterisation and failure analysis services but as a generalist materials TIC player.
• SGS: World's largest TIC company offering industrial, automotive and materials testing. Comparable in lab-based testing services to tyre/rubber/automotive clients but not specialised in elastomer R&D the way HASETRI is.
• TÜV SÜD Auto Service / TÜV Rheinland: Global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) incumbents offering tyre, automotive and materials testing among many other services. Comparable as broad competitors in accredited automotive component testing, though they are not specialists in elastomer research.

Emerging players

• HORIBA Scientific: Manufacturer and operator of advanced analytical instruments (Raman, FTIR, GDS, particle analysis) with growing presence in rubber/polymer characterisation labs. Comparable as a partial-overlap analytical equipment and testing services peer rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Applus+ IDIADA: Spain-based independent automotive and tyre testing laboratory offering ECE/UNECE type approval, vehicle dynamics, NVH and outdoor tyre testing. Highly comparable to HASETRI's indoor/outdoor tyre, certification and vehicle dynamics service lines.
• Smithers: US-based independent testing and research firm with deep specialisation in rubber, tyre and polymer materials (legacy Smithers Rapra). Directly comparable as a fee-for-service materials characterisation and tyre performance testing lab serving global tyre manufacturers.
• Akron Rubber Development Laboratory (ARDL): US independent rubber and polymer testing laboratory based in Akron, Ohio. Directly comparable as an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited fee-for-service rubber/elastomer characterisation and failure-analysis lab serving tyre and rubber product manufacturers.
• UTAC: French vehicle and tyre certification laboratory; directly comparable as HASETRI's rolling resistance testing is correlated with UTAC for UNECE R117, and UTAC operates the same C1/C2/C3 tyre certification, vehicle dynamics and NVH testing services.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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