Apollo Tyres falls nearly 2% as crude oil surge sparks margin worries amid Israel-Iran tensions
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on June 13, 2025, 09:41 IST
Shares of Apollo Tyres Ltd declined 1.56% to ₹450 in Friday's session, slipping from a previous close of ₹457.15, as investors turned cautious following a sharp rise in crude oil prices after Israel launched a military strike on Iran.
The tyre sector, including companies like Apollo Tyres, is highly sensitive to crude price movements since synthetic rubber—one of the main raw materials—is derived from petroleum. A surge in crude prices raises input costs, tightening operating margins for tyre makers.
Crude benchmarks like WTI and Brent jumped over 10% amid concerns of wider regional escalation, adding pressure across oil-linked sectors. With Apollo Tyres already operating at a competitive margin environment, this external shock could weigh on short-term profitability unless offset by price hikes or volume gains.
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Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
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