Why Tyre Stocks are Rising
Why Tyre Stocks are Rising Tyres, tyres, and more tyres. The buzz around the Indian tyre industry has been a hot topic in recent days. In a single day, three tyre stocks have seen a significant spike in their price. Shares some of the tyre majors MRF, Ceat, and JK Tyre have risen by 20-40% in the last three months. Some other stocks in the tyre sector are trading near a 52 week high. Here is a list of tyre stocks and the gains they have delivered over the last three months. Company 3-Month Performance (%) JK Tyre & Industries 80.30% Ceat 72.60% Apollo Tyres 60.70% MRF 27.60% Now let's see whats behind the rally. #1 Moderation in raw material prices The tyre industry, over the last 15-18 months, has witnessed hyperinflation in key input costs. Raw material prices had seen an increase of over 50% in the first half of the financial year 2021, with the average raw material basket costing Rs. 180 per kg. However, prices of pure and artificial rubber have recently come down fr...