Bridgestone India expands retail in Tirupati with new Select store

10 Jun 2025 CW Team

Bridgestone India has opened a new Bridgestone Select Store—Raj Tyres—on Renigunta Road, Tirupati, expanding its premium retail network in Andhra Pradesh. The store was inaugurated by Rajiv Sharma, Director – Integrated Consumer Business, Bridgestone India.

Raj Tyres is designed to offer a complete range of tyre and allied services with a customer-centric approach. The store features modern infrastructure aimed at enhancing road safety through expert guidance and transparent tyre selection. Bridgestone Select outlets are positioned as premium retail touchpoints that go beyond product sales to offer a holistic ownership experience.

“At Bridgestone India, we aim to redefine tyre retailing with innovation and trust,” said Sharma. “Our goal is to offer premium products and services through an enhanced customer experience.”

With a 20 per cent market share in India’s passenger car aftermarket, Bridgestone continues to expand its footprint through smart, service-driven stores nationwide. The new Tirupati outlet is a step further in the company’s vision to bring world-class tyre care closer to Indian consumers.

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