METRO TYRES LIMITED (Metro Group of Companies)

What METRO TYRES LIMITED (Metro Group of Companies) does

METRO TYRES LIMITED is the flagship operating company of the privately held Metro Group, an Indian conglomerate founded in 1968 that manufactures and sells bicycle, motorcycle/scooter, and three-wheeler tyres and tubes. The core business operates 7 state-of-the-art manufacturing units in India with combined annual capacity of approximately 30 million tyres and 30 million tubes, and holds a 60% share of India's cycle rickshaw tyre/tube market and 24% of the bicycle tyre/tube segment. The company is India's largest exporter of bicycle tyres and tubes, selling to OEMs (Bajaj Auto, Piaggio, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, Suzuki Motorcycles, Hero Cycles, Atlas Cycles, TI Cycles), government agencies (DGS&D, MSRTC), and a replacement-market dealer network of more than 10,000 outlets backed by 50+ branches.

The group's manufacturing technology is supported by a long-standing technical collaboration with Continental AG (Germany) established in 1999, and its plants hold IATF 16949:2016 (automotive quality), ISO 14001:2015 (environmental), ISO 9001:2015 (quality), and ISO 45001:2018 (health & safety) certifications, with products conforming to ISI, ASTM, T&RA, JATMA, and ETRTO standards. The conglomerate operates Metro International, a government-recognized export trading house established in 1986 that services clients in 53+ countries including the European Union and the United States, and Metro Ortem Limited (est. 1985), which manufactures over 200 models of premium ceiling, table, pedestal, wall, and exhaust fans as a consumer-durable diversification. Yog Dhyan Foundation, a registered charitable trust also established in 1985, focuses on children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and is the group's social arm.

Revenue mechanics are entirely hardware-sales driven across tyres/tubes and fans, distributed through direct OEM supply contracts, a 10,000+ dealer domestic network, and export channels via Metro International. The conglomerate is described at a USD 140 million scale, is entirely family-owned (with leadership including Rummy Chhabra, Sumrit Chhabra, and Taruna Seth), has no disclosed external institutional investors, and operates without a public listing. Pricing details are not publicly disclosed, and there are no software, AI, or digital-product revenue streams.

Name

METRO TYRES LIMITED (Metro Group of Companies)

Legal name

Metro Tyres Limited

Website

https://metrogroup.co.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Metro Tyres Limited, the flagship of the privately held Metro Group founded in 1968, manufactures bicycle, motorcycle, scooter, and three-wheeler tyres and tubes in India, supplying OEMs, government agencies, and a 10,000+ dealer network across India and 53+ export countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tyre and Tube Manufacturing

NAICS

Tire Manufacturing (32621), Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991), Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers (42313)

SIC

Tires & Inner Tubes (3011), Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Bicycle Tires & Tubes Manufacturing (IMANAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motorcycle & Scooter Tires Manufacturing (IMANAKAF), Tires, wheels & related supplies distribution (CRAOANAD)

Keywords

• Bicycle tyres tubes
• Motorcycle scooter tyres
• Three-wheeler tyres
• Consumer fans manufacturing
• Automotive rubber products

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tyres and Tubes Sales: Manufacturing and sale of bicycle tyres and tubes, motorcycle/scooter tyres, and three-wheeler tyres to OEMs, dealers, and government agencies. Metro is India's largest exporter of bicycle tyres and tubes.
2. Consumer Durable Products (Metro Ortem): Manufacturing and sale of lifestyle and consumer durable products including ceiling fans, table fans, pedestal fans, wall fans, and exhaust fans through Metro Ortem Limited.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Metro Tyres manufactures and sells bicycle, motorcycle/scooter, and three-wheeler tyres and tubes across India and overseas, with annual capacity of approximately 30 million tyres and 30 million tubes. The group also manufactures consumer fans (ceiling, table, pedestal, wall, exhaust) through Metro Ortem Limited. Metro International serves as the export arm, distributing products to 53+ countries.

Product overview

Metro Group of Companies operates as a conglomerate with three distinct divisions. Metro Tyres is the core manufacturing business producing tyres and tubes for bicycles, motorcycles, scooters, and three-wheelers with annual capacity of 30 million tyres and 30 million tubes. Metro Ortem Limited (Ortem) represents the lifestyle/consumer durable segment manufacturing over 200 fan models. Yog Dhyan Foundation is the corporate social responsibility arm focused on charitable initiatives for children with Type 1 Diabetes. The group also operates Metro International as a government-recognized trading house for export operations across 53+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Metro Ortem: Lifestyle and consumer durable products including ceiling fans, table fans, pedestal fans, wall fans, and exhaust fans
• Yog Dhyan Foundation

Products and services

• Bicycle Tyres and Tubes Tyres and tubes for bicycles and cycle rickshaws, manufactured at Metro's certified plants and distributed to OEMs such as Hero Cycles, Atlas Cycles, and TI Cycles, plus replacement market via 10,000+ dealers across India and exports to 53+ countries.
• Motorcycle and Scooter Tyres and Tubes Tyres and tubes designed for motorcycles and scooters, suitable for diverse Indian climatic conditions, supplied to OEMs such as Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India and Suzuki Motorcycles.
• Three-Wheeler Tyres and Tubes Tyres and tubes for passenger and cargo three-wheelers, designed for varied climatic conditions with high durability requirements, sold to leading OEMs including Bajaj Auto and Piaggio Vehicles.
• Metro Ortem Consumer Fans Over 200 fan models including ceiling fans, table fans, pedestal fans, wall fans, and exhaust fans, marketed as premium products combining energy efficiency, design aesthetics, and performance for residential and commercial spaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% market share in cycle rickshaw tyres and tubes market in India
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Continental AG, GermanycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1999Technical collaboration with Continental AG, Germany established in 1999. This partnership has greatly enhanced Metro Group's position as a company manufacturing superior quality products. The collaboration has improved product quality in domestic markets and opened new opportunities for Metro worldwide.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MRF Limited: India's largest tyre maker, serving two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger, commercial, and off-the-road categories. Adjacent competitor in the 2W/3W segments where Metro competes but otherwise a much larger, broader incumbent.
• CEAT Limited: One of India's largest tyre manufacturers with a full portfolio across two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers. Indirect overlap with Metro via the 2W/3W segments but much broader in passenger/LCV/commercial and significantly larger in scale.
• JK Tyre & Industries: Major Indian tyre manufacturer with passenger, commercial, and select two-wheeler offerings. Comparable broadly to Metro as a domestic India tyre incumbent with scale advantages across categories.

Direct peers

• TVS Srichakra Ltd: Indian manufacturer specializing in two-wheeler, three-wheeler, and bicycle tyres/tubes. Directly comparable to Metro in product mix (motorcycle/scooter/cycle tyres), customer base (OEMs + replacement), and distribution-led business model.
• Cheng Shin Rubber (Maxxis): Taiwan-based global tyre giant with deep bicycle and motorcycle tyre lines and broad international distribution across 53+ markets. Closely comparable to Metro on its export footprint and product overlap across bicycles and motorcycles.
• IRC (Inoue Rubber / Irc Tires): Japanese bicycle, motorcycle, and scooter tyre manufacturer with strong OEM relationships across Asia. Comparable to Metro across the bicycle and two-wheeler categories, particularly in OEM tie-ups with Japanese brands such as Honda and Suzuki, which are both Metro customers.
• Schwalbe (Ralf Bohle GmbH): German specialty bicycle tyre maker with global replacement-market leadership and premium positioning. Comparable to Metro in the bicycle-tyre category on product depth, premium positioning, and export-driven distribution to quality-conscious markets like the EU.
• Kenda Rubber Industrial Co. Taiwan-listed global bicycle and motorcycle tyre maker with strong OEM and international distribution. Comparable to Metro in bicycle tyre exports, OEM bicycles supply, and product breadth across bicycle and motorcycle categories.
• Ralson India Limited: India-headquartered bicycle and cycle-rickshaw tyre manufacturer with strong OEM and domestic replacement presence. Most directly comparable Indian competitor to Metro in the niche two-wheeled/cycle tyre category where Metro holds its 24%/60% share positions.
• Birla Tyres (Kesoram Industries): Historical Indian bicycle and two-wheeler tyre manufacturer closely matching Metro's heritage category. Comparable in legacy product mix and domestic OEM/dealer channels even though owned by a larger diversified parent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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