{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"121091","rtpr_id":"nPreBMqG3a","ticker":"GT","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["GT"],"title":"Goodyear India Introduces Ultra Grip Tractor Tire","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-08-18T00:30:00.236Z","article_body":"Goodyear India Introduces Ultra Grip Tractor Tire\nPR Newswire\n\nGURUGRAM, India, Aug. 18, 2026\n\nGURUGRAM, India, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodyear India today announced\nthe launch of its new Ultra Grip tractor tire, designed to meet the everyday\ndemands of Indian farming.\n\n\n\nDeveloped with Indian farmers in mind, the Ultra Grip tractor tire combines\ndependable traction, durability, and longer service life to help maximize\nproductivity across a wide range of agricultural applications and field\nconditions.\n\n\"Indian farmers need tires they can rely on every day, season after\nseason,\" said Arvind Bhandari, Managing Director of Goodyear India. \"With\nUltra Grip, we are bringing a tractor tire that delivers the grip, durability,\nand confidence farmers need to perform their work efficiently in diverse\nagricultural environments.\"\n\nThe Ultra Grip tractor tire is engineered to provide reliable performance\nacross varied Indian soils and terrains, offering:\n* Reliable Grip: A rugged tread design delivers strong traction to help\nmaintain performance, even in challenging field conditions.\n* Durable Construction: Built with enhanced puncture protection and a\ncut-resistant tread compound, Ultra Grip is designed to withstand demanding\nagricultural operations.\n* Enhanced Control: Improved stability and handling help operators maintain\nbetter control and confidence while working in the field.\nThe Ultra Grip tractor tire is now available in 14.9-28 size through Goodyear\nIndia's dealer network across key agricultural markets, with additional sizes\nexpected to be introduced in the future.\n\n* Ultra Grip performance claims are based on tests conducted under standard\ntesting conditions and controlled supervision.\n\nAbout The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company\nGoodyear (NASDAQ: GT) is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs\nabout 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 19\ncountries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and\nColmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and\nservices that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.\nFor more information about Goodyear and its products, go\nto www.goodyear.com/corporate.\n\nAbout Goodyear India Limited\nGoodyear India Limited has had a presence in India for over 104 years. Its\nmanufacturing facility, located in Ballabgarh, Faridabad, produces automotive\ntires, including farm tires and commercial truck tires. In the farm segment,\nthe Company supplies tires to all major tractor OEMs in India. Additionally,\nGoodyear India trades in passenger car tires and offers technologically\nadvanced products designed to enhance the driving experience. For more\ninformation about Goodyear India and its products, go to www.goodyear.co.in.\n\nGoodyear in India also operates a manufacturing plant in Aurangabad,\nMaharashtra, where it manufactures consumer tires. Furthermore, Goodyear has\nestablished a Technology Centre in Hyderabad to support innovation and\ndevelopment.\n\nCONTACT: \nHELEN PEI \n+86-18149784088 \nHELEN_PEI@GOODYEAR.COM \n\n\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/goodyear-india-introduces-ultra-grip-tractor-tire-302853137.html\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1970738/Goodyear-India-Ultragrip.jpg?id=OA2891105\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1799981/The-Goodyear-and-Tire-Rubber-Logo.jpg?id=OA2891106\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPreBMqG3a","title":"Goodyear India Introduces Ultra Grip Tractor Tire","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"GT","created":"2026-08-18T00:30:00.236Z","tickers":["GT"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"Goodyear India Introduces Ultra Grip Tractor Tire\nPR Newswire\n\nGURUGRAM, India, Aug. 18, 2026\n\nGURUGRAM, India, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodyear India today announced\nthe launch of its new Ultra Grip tractor tire, designed to meet the everyday\ndemands of Indian farming.\n\n\n\nDeveloped with Indian farmers in mind, the Ultra Grip tractor tire combines\ndependable traction, durability, and longer service life to help maximize\nproductivity across a wide range of agricultural applications and field\nconditions.\n\n\"Indian farmers need tires they can rely on every day, season after\nseason,\" said Arvind Bhandari, Managing Director of Goodyear India. \"With\nUltra Grip, we are bringing a tractor tire that delivers the grip, durability,\nand confidence farmers need to perform their work efficiently in diverse\nagricultural environments.\"\n\nThe Ultra Grip tractor tire is engineered to provide reliable performance\nacross varied Indian soils and terrains, offering:\n* Reliable Grip: A rugged tread design delivers strong traction to help\nmaintain performance, even in challenging field conditions.\n* Durable Construction: Built with enhanced puncture protection and a\ncut-resistant tread compound, Ultra Grip is designed to withstand demanding\nagricultural operations.\n* Enhanced Control: Improved stability and handling help operators maintain\nbetter control and confidence while working in the field.\nThe Ultra Grip tractor tire is now available in 14.9-28 size through Goodyear\nIndia's dealer network across key agricultural markets, with additional sizes\nexpected to be introduced in the future.\n\n* Ultra Grip performance claims are based on tests conducted under standard\ntesting conditions and controlled supervision.\n\nAbout The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company\nGoodyear (NASDAQ: GT) is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs\nabout 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 19\ncountries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and\nColmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and\nservices that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.\nFor more information about Goodyear and its products, go\nto www.goodyear.com/corporate.\n\nAbout Goodyear India Limited\nGoodyear India Limited has had a presence in India for over 104 years. Its\nmanufacturing facility, located in Ballabgarh, Faridabad, produces automotive\ntires, including farm tires and commercial truck tires. In the farm segment,\nthe Company supplies tires to all major tractor OEMs in India. Additionally,\nGoodyear India trades in passenger car tires and offers technologically\nadvanced products designed to enhance the driving experience. For more\ninformation about Goodyear India and its products, go to www.goodyear.co.in.\n\nGoodyear in India also operates a manufacturing plant in Aurangabad,\nMaharashtra, where it manufactures consumer tires. Furthermore, Goodyear has\nestablished a Technology Centre in Hyderabad to support innovation and\ndevelopment.\n\nCONTACT: \nHELEN PEI \n+86-18149784088 \nHELEN_PEI@GOODYEAR.COM \n\n\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/goodyear-india-introduces-ultra-grip-tractor-tire-302853137.html\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1970738/Goodyear-India-Ultragrip.jpg?id=OA2891105\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1799981/The-Goodyear-and-Tire-Rubber-Logo.jpg?id=OA2891106\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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