CEAT Limited on Thursday announced an expansion of manufacturing capabilities at its Chennai plant across passenger car and SUV, commercial vehicle, and two-wheeler tyre categories. The expansion strengthens the plant’s ability to manufacture advanced, premium products for customers in India and key international markets, including Europe and North America, the company said in a release. The investment details were not shared.
Among the key products manufactured at the plant is 4SeasonDrive+, which brings European standard all-season tyre capability to India, with performance designed around changing weather conditions and a particular focus on wet grip.
The plant at Sriperumbudur also manufactures CrossDrive RT, CEAT’s rugged terrain tyre developed around the requirements of the US rugged and off-road tyre market. The product combines rugged terrain capability with the versatility required for regular road use and expands CEAT’s premium SUV offering for Indian customers.
CEAT has also developed manufacturing capability for SportDrive SUV ZR22, making it the first Indian tyre company to manufacture 22-inch tyres in India. Designed for large-rim, ultra-premium SUV applications, the range also features CEAT CALM technology and is being introduced for sale in India.
Arnab Banerjee, Managing Director & CEO, CEAT Limited, said, “The Chennai plant is an important part of CEAT’s growth in India and international markets. The expanded capabilities allow us to manufacture increasingly sophisticated products across passenger vehicles, two wheelers and commercial vehicles, while responding to the distinct requirements of customers in markets such as Europe and North America. This investment strengthens our ability to compete in premium segments with products developed and manufactured in India.”
CEAT has also expanded the plant’s Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) manufacturing capability to address the changing requirements of commercial vehicle fleets in Europe, North America and other advanced markets. The plant can now manufacture seven advanced TBR sizes to cater to some of the fastest-growing premium TBR segments in Europe and North America. Fleet requirements are moving beyond durability and mileage to include lower fuel consumption, improved ride comfort, better handling and readiness for electric mobility, the release said.
The Chennai facility is scaling up manufacturing capacity for CEAT’s light truck steel radial tyres in 15-inch, 16-inch and 17.5-inch sizes. The segment is seeing increased adoption in India and overseas as vehicle manufacturers introduce newer-generation light trucks and buses.
The Chennai facility also supports CEAT’s investment in advanced two-wheeler tyre technology and premium performance segments, the release said.
Published on October 1, 2026
