Madras Rubber Factory
Encyclopedia
Madras Rubber Factory, popularly known as MRF, is a major tyre manufacturing company located in Chennai
, Tamil Nadu
, India
.The name was later changed as "Manorama Rubber Factory". MRF is mainly involved in making vehicle tyres. It is India's largest tyre manufacturing company, and among the dozen largest worldwide. It exports to more than 65 countries.MRF is the sister concern of the leading malayalam daily "Malayala Manorama".The founder of the MRF, Mr.K.M.Mammen Mappilai was the brother of late Mr.K.M.Mathew, ex-chief editor of "Malayala Manorama"
, Madras (now Chennai).
1949: Although the factory was just a small shed without any machines, a variety of products, ranging from balloons and latex-cast squeaking toys to industrial gloves and contraceptives, were produced. During this time, MRF established its first office at 334, Thambu Chetty Street, Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India.
1952: MRF ventured into the manufacture of tread rubber. And with that, the first machine, a rubber mill, was installed at the factory. This step into tread-rubber manufacture, was later to catapult MRF into a league that few had imagined possible.
1955: MRF soon became the only Indian-owned unit to manufacture the superior extruded, non-blooming and cushion-backed tread-rubber, enabling it to compete with the MNC's operating in India at that time.
1956: By the close of 1956, MRF had become the market leader with a 50% share of the tread-rubber market in India. So effective was MRF's hold on the market, that the large multinationals had no other option but to withdraw from the tread rubber business in India.
1960: The Company was incorporated as a private limited company on 5 November. The Company Manufacture automobile, aircraft, cycle tyres and tubes in collaboration with the Mansfield Tire & Rubber Co., Mansfield, Ohio, U.S.A. The tyres are sold under the trade name Mansfield Tyres (MRF). The Company also produces other industrial products made of rubber like conveyor belt, hoses etc. It took over the entire business of the Madras Rubber Factory as a going concern as from 16 November, for a consideration of Rs.25 Lakh.
1961: The Madras Rubber Factory Private Limited was converted into a public company on 1 April, and additional capital was issued in order to start the manufacture of automobile tyres and tubes in collaboration with the Mansfield Tire & Rubber Co., Mansfield, Ohio, U.S.A. The Company was given permission to export tyres having Mansfield trade mark to all world markets except U.S.A. and Canada. : 2,49,650 shares allotted without payment in cash. 350 shares subscribed for by the signatories to the Memorandum of Association. 2,50,000 shares reserved and allotted directors. 5,00,000 shares issued to public in April 1961. The balance 2,50,000 shares allotted to collaborators as payment for machinery.
1962: The main plant for production of tyres and tubes were commissioned on 4 December.
1963: Nylon Hot-Stretch Unit of the latest design was commissioned in November.
1964: With the commissioning of the main plant in 1964, MRF also made progress in the export of tyres. An overseas office at Beirut
(Lebanon) was established to develop the export market, and it was amongst India's very first efforts. This year also marked the birth
of the now famous MRF Muscleman.
1967: MRF became the first Indian company to export tyres to USA - the very birthplace of tyre technology.
1970: In March, 5,62,500 bonus equity shares issued in the proportion 3:10.
1973: MRF scored a major breakthrough by being among the very first in India to manufacture and market Nylon tyres.
1975: During September, 12,18,714 bonus shares issued in proportion 1:2. (Only 12,18,689 shares were taken up).
1978: The Company finalised a technical know-how collaboration with B.F. Goodrich Co., U.S.A., which became fully operative in early 1980-81.
This agreement was revalidated for further five years.
1979: The Mansfield Tire & Rubber Co., U.S.A. offered for sale out of its holding 3,74,250 No. of Equity shares of Rs 10 each of the Company at
a premium of Rs 4 each as follows: 3,63,786 shares as rights to the existing shareholders in the proportion 1:8 and 10,464 shares to the
employees of the Company.
1980: The Company crossed several milestones in its history. It went into technical collaboration with BF Goodrich Tire Co., USA in the year.
The name of the Company, Madras Rubber Factory Ltd. was changed to MRF Ltd in the year.
1981: Mansfield Tire & Rubber Co. of U.S.A., offered for the their balance shareholding of 3,55,537 No. of Equity shares of Rs 10 each in the
Company at a premium of Rs.4 per share as follows: 3,29,587 shares to the existing resident Indian shareholders and non-resident Indian
shareholders (on non-repatriation basis) in proportion 1:10 and 25,950 shares to the Indian employees, business associates and dealers of
the Company.
1983: The Company finalised a technical collaboration agreement with M/s. Marangoni TRS SPA, Italy for the supply of know-how for the
manufacture pre-cured tread rubber for retreading industry.
1984: Sales crossed INR two billion. MRF tyres were the first tyres selected for fitment onto the Maruti Suzuki 800 - India's first
small, modern car.
1985: A letter of intent was obtained for the manufacture of conveyor belts and hoses in collaboration with Industrial Pirelli SPA,
Italy. Plans were also on hand to go in for a joint venture with the aero tyre division of B.F. Goodrich & Co., for retreading and subsequently for manufacturing aircraft tyres.
1986: The Company issued 15% non-convertible debentures of Rs 100 each (II Series) for Rs.8 Crore as rights to the existing shareholders to raise finances for modernisation of the Company. Under Cumulative interest payment scheme, these debentures are redeemable in 3 annual
instalments of Rs 35 each commencing on 8 May 1993 at a premium of 5% in the first instalment. Under the non-cumulative interest payment scheme, the debentures are redeemable in five equal annual instalments of Rs.20 each commencing from 8 May 1991 at a premium of 5% which will be
paid on 8 May 1993.
1987: (18 months), The Company obtained MRTP clearance and a letter of intent for the manufacture of pre-cured tread rubber up to 6,000
tonnes per annum by using indigenous technology developed by the Company. MRTP clearance was also obtained for setting up a new plant at Tada
in Andhra Pradesh for manufacture of 1.5 million number of tyres and tubes
per annum.
rapidly cured at room temperature and would also help in the manufacture of shatter-proof glass. The plant with an installed capacity of 10,000 tonnes per annum was being set up at Gummidipoondi in Tamil Nadu.
was promoted in collaboration with Hasbro International, U.S.A., the World's largest toy makers.
1988: The MRF Pace Foundation was set up, with international pace bowler, Dennis Lillee as its Director. Not long thereafter, pace bowlers
trained at the Foundation were selected for the Indian Cricket Team.
1989: The Company was identified as `Star Exporter', a status that enables the company to get priority treatment in several areas concerned
with Customs, RBI, etc.
for imparting latest technology for bias ply/radial aircraft tyres for a period of 5 years.
1990: The Aruna Leathers & Exports Ltd. was amalgamated with the
Company. As per the scheme one equity share of Rs 10 each of MRF Ltd. was allotted for every 10,000 shares of Rs.10 each fully paid-up held in
ALEL. Accordingly, 25 equity shares were allotted to the erstwhile shareholders of ALEL.
are redeemable - at a premium of 5% in three annual instalments of Rs.35 each commencing from 31 July 1997.
26 June 1998.
debentures are redeemable in three annual instalments at a premium of 5% commencing from 23 July 1997.
1991: The Company promoted a new Company viz. MRF International, Ltd., in view of the tremendous growth potential in the export market.
1992: The Company has formed a new Company, viz., MRF INTERNATIONAL LIMITED and the Company has received the certificate of commencement of
business.
1993: K.M.Mammen Mappillai was awarded the Padma Shri
Award of National Recognition for his contribution to industry - the only industrialist
from South India to be accorded this honour. MRF also became the first tyre company in India to cross the INR 10 billion mark. In addition,
the company was voted by the Far Eastern Economic Review, as one of the ten leading Corporate Groups in India and a Leader in Asia, and
by readers of the A & M magazine, as one of India's most admired Marketing Companies.
1995: The Company has received the Top Export Award for the year from All India Rubber Industries Association.
1996: The Company has received an award from CAPEXIL - Certificate of Merit based on the export performance for the year.
1997: MRF Ltd has been assigned a credit rating of `PR1+' (superior) for its proposed Rs 100 crore commercial paper (CP) programme by Credit
Analysis and Research Ltd (CARE).
stake in the company.
1998:
1999: MRF Ltd has decided to set up more such clinics in Northern and Western cities.
Services (India) Ltd.
2000:
2002:
of dismissal of a worker, who was the secretary of the union.
2003:MRF and Bridgestone are ranked highest in a tie for the second year in a row in customer satisfaction with original tries according to JD Power Asia Pacific.
Directors.
Mr. Arun Mammen as Managing Director of the Company w.e.f April 1, 2004.
2004:MRF Ltd. has informed that Mr. Ravi Mannath has been appointed as Additional Company Secretary of the Company w.e.f. January 5, 2004.
2007:MRF Ltd launches premium truck tyre Super Lug 50-FS.
2011:MRF Ltd inaugurated its 7th manufacturing facility at Ankanpally near Hyderabad, exclusively for radial tyres.
2011:MRF Ltd crosses gross revenue mark of ₨ 10,000 crores.
through its sponsorship of many cricketers and MRF Pace Foundation
. At one point of time, MRF was the bat sponsor of world-class batsmen including Brian Lara
, Sachin Tendulkar
, and former Australian captain Steve Waugh
. MRF currently sponsoring Gautam Gambhir
and Rohit Sharma
.
At IPL 2010, MRF got the charge of the moored balloon
floating above the cricket grounds. It contained a high-definition camera
recording live actions of the cricket match.
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.The name was later changed as "Manorama Rubber Factory". MRF is mainly involved in making vehicle tyres. It is India's largest tyre manufacturing company, and among the dozen largest worldwide. It exports to more than 65 countries.MRF is the sister concern of the leading malayalam daily "Malayala Manorama".The founder of the MRF, Mr.K.M.Mammen Mappilai was the brother of late Mr.K.M.Mathew, ex-chief editor of "Malayala Manorama"
HISTORY
1946: A young entrepreneur, K.M.Mammen Mappillai, opened a small toy balloon manufacturing unit in a shed at TiruvottiyurTiruvottiyur
Tiruvottiyur is located within the city premises of Chennai. It is located to the north of Chennai. Due to its proximity to Parrys and Chennai Central, it is fast becoming a sought after residential destination...
, Madras (now Chennai).
1949: Although the factory was just a small shed without any machines, a variety of products, ranging from balloons and latex-cast squeaking toys to industrial gloves and contraceptives, were produced. During this time, MRF established its first office at 334, Thambu Chetty Street, Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India.
1952: MRF ventured into the manufacture of tread rubber. And with that, the first machine, a rubber mill, was installed at the factory. This step into tread-rubber manufacture, was later to catapult MRF into a league that few had imagined possible.
1955: MRF soon became the only Indian-owned unit to manufacture the superior extruded, non-blooming and cushion-backed tread-rubber, enabling it to compete with the MNC's operating in India at that time.
1956: By the close of 1956, MRF had become the market leader with a 50% share of the tread-rubber market in India. So effective was MRF's hold on the market, that the large multinationals had no other option but to withdraw from the tread rubber business in India.
1960: The Company was incorporated as a private limited company on 5 November. The Company Manufacture automobile, aircraft, cycle tyres and tubes in collaboration with the Mansfield Tire & Rubber Co., Mansfield, Ohio, U.S.A. The tyres are sold under the trade name Mansfield Tyres (MRF). The Company also produces other industrial products made of rubber like conveyor belt, hoses etc. It took over the entire business of the Madras Rubber Factory as a going concern as from 16 November, for a consideration of Rs.25 Lakh.
1961: The Madras Rubber Factory Private Limited was converted into a public company on 1 April, and additional capital was issued in order to start the manufacture of automobile tyres and tubes in collaboration with the Mansfield Tire & Rubber Co., Mansfield, Ohio, U.S.A. The Company was given permission to export tyres having Mansfield trade mark to all world markets except U.S.A. and Canada. : 2,49,650 shares allotted without payment in cash. 350 shares subscribed for by the signatories to the Memorandum of Association. 2,50,000 shares reserved and allotted directors. 5,00,000 shares issued to public in April 1961. The balance 2,50,000 shares allotted to collaborators as payment for machinery.
1962: The main plant for production of tyres and tubes were commissioned on 4 December.
1963: Nylon Hot-Stretch Unit of the latest design was commissioned in November.
- 6,25,000 Right Equity shares offered at par in the proportion 1:2.
1964: With the commissioning of the main plant in 1964, MRF also made progress in the export of tyres. An overseas office at Beirut
(Lebanon) was established to develop the export market, and it was amongst India's very first efforts. This year also marked the birth
of the now famous MRF Muscleman.
1967: MRF became the first Indian company to export tyres to USA - the very birthplace of tyre technology.
1970: In March, 5,62,500 bonus equity shares issued in the proportion 3:10.
1973: MRF scored a major breakthrough by being among the very first in India to manufacture and market Nylon tyres.
1975: During September, 12,18,714 bonus shares issued in proportion 1:2. (Only 12,18,689 shares were taken up).
1978: The Company finalised a technical know-how collaboration with B.F. Goodrich Co., U.S.A., which became fully operative in early 1980-81.
This agreement was revalidated for further five years.
1979: The Mansfield Tire & Rubber Co., U.S.A. offered for sale out of its holding 3,74,250 No. of Equity shares of Rs 10 each of the Company at
a premium of Rs 4 each as follows: 3,63,786 shares as rights to the existing shareholders in the proportion 1:8 and 10,464 shares to the
employees of the Company.
1980: The Company crossed several milestones in its history. It went into technical collaboration with BF Goodrich Tire Co., USA in the year.
The name of the Company, Madras Rubber Factory Ltd. was changed to MRF Ltd in the year.
1981: Mansfield Tire & Rubber Co. of U.S.A., offered for the their balance shareholding of 3,55,537 No. of Equity shares of Rs 10 each in the
Company at a premium of Rs.4 per share as follows: 3,29,587 shares to the existing resident Indian shareholders and non-resident Indian
shareholders (on non-repatriation basis) in proportion 1:10 and 25,950 shares to the Indian employees, business associates and dealers of
the Company.
- 2,00,000 No. of Equity shares allotted in Feb. 1982 to IFCI at a premium of Rs 5 per shares on conversion of loans.
1983: The Company finalised a technical collaboration agreement with M/s. Marangoni TRS SPA, Italy for the supply of know-how for the
manufacture pre-cured tread rubber for retreading industry.
1984: Sales crossed INR two billion. MRF tyres were the first tyres selected for fitment onto the Maruti Suzuki 800 - India's first
small, modern car.
1985: A letter of intent was obtained for the manufacture of conveyor belts and hoses in collaboration with Industrial Pirelli SPA,
Italy. Plans were also on hand to go in for a joint venture with the aero tyre division of B.F. Goodrich & Co., for retreading and subsequently for manufacturing aircraft tyres.
1986: The Company issued 15% non-convertible debentures of Rs 100 each (II Series) for Rs.8 Crore as rights to the existing shareholders to raise finances for modernisation of the Company. Under Cumulative interest payment scheme, these debentures are redeemable in 3 annual
instalments of Rs 35 each commencing on 8 May 1993 at a premium of 5% in the first instalment. Under the non-cumulative interest payment scheme, the debentures are redeemable in five equal annual instalments of Rs.20 each commencing from 8 May 1991 at a premium of 5% which will be
paid on 8 May 1993.
1987: (18 months), The Company obtained MRTP clearance and a letter of intent for the manufacture of pre-cured tread rubber up to 6,000
tonnes per annum by using indigenous technology developed by the Company. MRTP clearance was also obtained for setting up a new plant at Tada
in Andhra Pradesh for manufacture of 1.5 million number of tyres and tubes
per annum.
- The Company entered into a collaboration agreement with Vapocure of Australia to manufacture polyurethane paint formulations that can be
rapidly cured at room temperature and would also help in the manufacture of shatter-proof glass. The plant with an installed capacity of 10,000 tonnes per annum was being set up at Gummidipoondi in Tamil Nadu.
- Funskool (India), Ltd. and `Crystal Investment and Finance Co. Ltd.' became subsidiaries of the Company. Funskool (India), Ltd.
was promoted in collaboration with Hasbro International, U.S.A., the World's largest toy makers.
1988: The MRF Pace Foundation was set up, with international pace bowler, Dennis Lillee as its Director. Not long thereafter, pace bowlers
trained at the Foundation were selected for the Indian Cricket Team.
1989: The Company was identified as `Star Exporter', a status that enables the company to get priority treatment in several areas concerned
with Customs, RBI, etc.
- Aero tyre division of B.F. Goodrich Co., USA was taken over by Michelin Cie of France.
- Government approved the technical collaboration with Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co., U.S.A., a subsidiary of Michelin Cie., France,
for imparting latest technology for bias ply/radial aircraft tyres for a period of 5 years.
1990: The Aruna Leathers & Exports Ltd. was amalgamated with the
Company. As per the scheme one equity share of Rs 10 each of MRF Ltd. was allotted for every 10,000 shares of Rs.10 each fully paid-up held in
ALEL. Accordingly, 25 equity shares were allotted to the erstwhile shareholders of ALEL.
- The Company introduced `Vapocure' colours in the market.
- (6 months), the Company privately placed 15,00,000 - 14% non-convertible debentures of Rs 100 each (III Series). The debentures
are redeemable - at a premium of 5% in three annual instalments of Rs.35 each commencing from 31 July 1997.
- The Company privately placed with SBI Mutual Fund 10,00,000 - 14% debentures (IVth Series) which are redeemable at a premium of 5% on
26 June 1998.
- During the year 5,00,000 - 14% debentures were also privately placed with Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services, Ltd. These
debentures are redeemable in three annual instalments at a premium of 5% commencing from 23 July 1997.
1991: The Company promoted a new Company viz. MRF International, Ltd., in view of the tremendous growth potential in the export market.
- 3,85,000 of equity shares issued at a premium of Rs.242 per share to the foreign collaborators M/s. Asia Trading Services, Hong Kong.
1992: The Company has formed a new Company, viz., MRF INTERNATIONAL LIMITED and the Company has received the certificate of commencement of
business.
1993: K.M.Mammen Mappillai was awarded the Padma Shri
Padma Shri
Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan...
Award of National Recognition for his contribution to industry - the only industrialist
from South India to be accorded this honour. MRF also became the first tyre company in India to cross the INR 10 billion mark. In addition,
the company was voted by the Far Eastern Economic Review, as one of the ten leading Corporate Groups in India and a Leader in Asia, and
by readers of the A & M magazine, as one of India's most admired Marketing Companies.
1995: The Company has received the Top Export Award for the year from All India Rubber Industries Association.
1996: The Company has received an award from CAPEXIL - Certificate of Merit based on the export performance for the year.
- The Far Eastern Economic Review Award was presented to MRF for the fourth year in succession in recognition of excellence.
1997: MRF Ltd has been assigned a credit rating of `PR1+' (superior) for its proposed Rs 100 crore commercial paper (CP) programme by Credit
Analysis and Research Ltd (CARE).
- MRF is setting up a new plant in Pondicherry for the production of radial tyres.
- The company set up the ArakkonamArakkonamArakkonam is a mid-sized City in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, with a population of about 101,626 as per the census 2011...
plant in Chennai to produce bicycle tyres and tubes.
- MRF began manufacturing tyres and tubes in technical collaboration with Mansfield Tire and Rubber Company, USA.
- MRF has launched Nylogrip Zapper, a high performance tyre for new generation bikes.
- The company tied up with Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co. of USA, a subsidiary of the French Tyre giant Michelin, which held 9.8 percent
stake in the company.
1998:
- MRF Tyres has signed an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) alliance with Siel Honda Motors and Hindustan Motors.
- MRF has launched a market sampling operation for the MRF Zigma.
1999: MRF Ltd has decided to set up more such clinics in Northern and Western cities.
- The Company has entered into agreements with the Depositories viz., National Securities Depository Ltd. [NSDL] & Central Depository
Services (India) Ltd.
2000:
- The Company has set up shop in Dubai to target markets in the UAE as part of its export thrust.
- MRF has launched a steel-belted premium radial tyre variant called `MRF ZVTS'.
2002:
- MRF Tyres Ltd sees slump in commercial vehicle tyre market and passenger car growth has also declined.
- High court dismisses the writ petition filed by MRF Employees Union challenging the order
of dismissal of a worker, who was the secretary of the union.
- Advertising Standard Council of India Quashed the objection raised by MRF by upholding J K Industries claim of being India's Number one tyre maker in the four wheeler segment.
2003:MRF and Bridgestone are ranked highest in a tie for the second year in a row in customer satisfaction with original tries according to JD Power Asia Pacific.
- Shri K.M. Mammen Mappillai, Chairman and Managing Director expired on March 2nd.
- Mr. C.D.Khanna has ceased to be the Director of the company. And Mr. K.S.Narayanan has resigned from the board of MRF.
- Mr. N.Kumar and Mr. Ranjit Issac Jesudasen have been appointed as the directors of the company.
- Mr. K.S.Narayanan ceased to be director of the Company with effect from April 17, 2003, consequent to his resignation from the Board of
Directors.
- MRF Ltd. has informed the Exchange that at its meeting held on December 19, 2003 the BOD have re-designated Jt. Managing Director
Mr. Arun Mammen as Managing Director of the Company w.e.f April 1, 2004.
2004:MRF Ltd. has informed that Mr. Ravi Mannath has been appointed as Additional Company Secretary of the Company w.e.f. January 5, 2004.
- MRF Tyres is the biggest consumer of natural rubber in India during 2002-03
- Ties up with Maruti Udyog to boost motorsportMotorsportMotorsport or motorsports is the group of sports which primarily involve the use of motorized vehicles, whether for racing or non-racing competition...
s in India
2007:MRF Ltd launches premium truck tyre Super Lug 50-FS.
2011:MRF Ltd inaugurated its 7th manufacturing facility at Ankanpally near Hyderabad, exclusively for radial tyres.
2011:MRF Ltd crosses gross revenue mark of ₨ 10,000 crores.
Sports
MRF has been involved in the development of cricketCricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
through its sponsorship of many cricketers and MRF Pace Foundation
MRF Pace Foundation
MRF Pace Foundation is a coaching clinic for training fast bowlers from all over the world. This was created with the help of former Australian pace spearhead Dennis Lillee. Through this program, young aspiring fast bowlers are trained under Dennis Lillee in a facility located at the campus of...
. At one point of time, MRF was the bat sponsor of world-class batsmen including Brian Lara
Brian Lara
Brian Charles Lara, TC, OCC, AM is a former West Indian international cricket player. Lara is generally regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time...
, Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is an Indian cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He is the leading run-scorer and century maker in Test and one-day international cricket. He is the only male player to score a double century in the history of ODI cricket...
, and former Australian captain Steve Waugh
Steve Waugh
Stephen Rodger "Steve" Waugh, AO is a former Australian cricketer and fraternal twin of cricketer Mark Waugh. A right-handed batsman, he was also a successful medium-pace bowler...
. MRF currently sponsoring Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir is an Indian cricketer, a batsman. He has been a member of the Indian national cricket team since 2003 and 2004...
and Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Gurunath Sharma[ Marathi : रोहित गुरुनाथ शर्मा Telugu: రోహిత్ గురునాథ్ శర్మ] is an Indian cricketer. Sharma is a right-handed middle-order batsman and occasional right-arm offbreak bowler. Having started his international playing career at the age of 20, Sharma quickly exhibited his...
.
At IPL 2010, MRF got the charge of the moored balloon
Moored balloon
A moored balloon is an inflated fabric structure, often shaped like an airship and usually filled with helium, that is restrained by a cable attached to the ground or a vehicle. Moored balloons differ from airships and free balloons in that it is not free-flying.Moored balloons are sometimes...
floating above the cricket grounds. It contained a high-definition camera
Camera
A camera is a device that records and stores images. These images may be still photographs or moving images such as videos or movies. The term camera comes from the camera obscura , an early mechanism for projecting images...
recording live actions of the cricket match.