Why Apollo Tyres is spending Rs 579 crore on India’s cricket jersey

The tyre maker is betting big on visibility and fan sentiment, but whether the payoff matches the price remains to be seen.

22 September, 20259 min
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Why Apollo Tyres is spending Rs 579 crore on India’s cricket jersey

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