MRF today announced plans to enter the defence aviation sector by launching a new helicopter tyre. MRF Chairman and Managing Director K M Mammen launched Aero Muscle in Chennai, which will be supplied to the Indian Air Force. MRF will be the first Indian company to supply aviation tyres to IAF.
Till recently, IAF entirely depended on imports from the UK and Russia for aviation tyres. “More than two years of research has gone into this new product,” said Mammen. The company has spent close to Rs 150 crore on the development of the new product, which will be made at its plant in the Medak district of Andhra Pradesh.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app