Apollo Tyres Launches Mobile Health Unit For Truck Drivers Near Chennai

Apollo Tyres has introduced a Mobile Medical Unit, called the ‘Healthcare Express’, to provide health check-ups and raise health awareness among truck drivers and related workers in and around Chennai.

The unit will offer medical check-ups, consultations, and screenings related to HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), vision care, tuberculosis, diabetes and high blood pressure. Services will include both treatment and awareness programmes.

The mobile unit will be staffed by a medical officer (MBBS), pharmacist, optometrist, outreach workers and a project coordinator.

The Healthcare Express will cover transport hubs within a 50-km radius of Chennai, including Madhavaram, Manjambakkam and Poonamallee. A consultation fee of Rs 10 per person will be charged.

Apollo Tyres has been running health programmes for the trucking community since 2000 through its foundation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the foundation supported awareness campaigns and provided testing and vaccinations in collaboration with local authorities.

In FY25, Apollo Tyres recorded a 3% growth in consolidated revenue from operations, reaching Rs 26,123 crore when compared to Rs 25,378 crore in FY24. Operating profit declined by 20%, falling to Rs 3,572 crore in FY25 from Rs 4,447 crore in the FY24. Net profit saw a 35% decline, down to Rs 1,121 crore in FY25 from Rs 1,722 crore in FY24. The Board of Directors has proposed a dividend of Rs 5.00 per equity share (500% on face value of Rs 1), subject to approval by shareholders in the upcoming Annual General Meeting.

In the January–March 2025 (Q4 FY25) quarter, on a Year-on-Year basis the revenue rose by 3% to Rs 6,424 crore when compared to Rs 6,258 crore in Q4 FY24. Net profit dropped 48%, closing at Rs 185 crore in Q4 FY25 when compared to Rs 354 crore in Q4 of the previous fiscal year.