Over the past 12 months, raw material costs of the tyre companies increased by 50-60% to Rs 175-182 per kg due to higher prices of natural rubber and crude oil linked inputs such as manmade rubber and carbon black.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Sensex and Nifty ended last week lower amid range-bound trading, with broader markets also under pressure. Analysts identified four key factors that could drive Dalal