Indian tyre manufacturer MRF sees quarterly profit more than double as vehicle sales surge
MRF quarterly profit more than doubled to 6.79 billion rupees on tax cuts and high demand. Revenue rose 15.3 percent as Indian vehicle sales surged.
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MRF Limited announced that its third-quarter profit for the period ended December 31 rose to 6.79 billion rupees, more than double the 3.07 billion rupees recorded in the year-earlier quarter. The company, which operates in India 
IN, also saw its revenue increase by 15.3% during the same timeframe. This significant growth in scale was driven by higher demand in both the replacement and original-equipment tyre markets, which materially altered the financial performance of MRF Limited on a quarter-on-quarter basis.
IN, also saw its revenue increase by 15.3% during the same timeframe. This significant growth in scale was driven by higher demand in both the replacement and original-equipment tyre markets, which materially altered the financial performance of MRF Limited on a quarter-on-quarter basis.The improvement in results for MRF Limited coincided with a contemporaneous 17.6% rise in total vehicle sales during the reported quarter. This surge in automotive demand benefited various Indian tyre makers, including CEAT Ltd and Apollo Tyres Ltd, as they supplied components for increased production at firms such as Hyundai Motor India and Bajaj Auto. The stronger vehicle sales served as a primary driver for the revenue growth of MRF Limited and other Indian tyre makers throughout the final months of the year.
