Tyre Makers Seek Duty-Free Natural Rubber Imports as Domestic Prices Hit ₹300 a Kg
India’s tyre industry has urged the government to allow duty-free imports of natural rubber as domestic prices climb to around ₹300 per kilogram, intensifying pressure on manufacturing costs and export margins. The industry says local output is not sufficient to meet demand, warning that elevated procurement costs could disrupt production and weaken competitiveness in overseas markets.
