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natural rubber
Commodities Sustainable Natural Rubber Forum charts 2030 vision for resilient, sustainable sector
The Sustainable Natural Rubber Forum 2026 in Kochi, convened by ANRPC and hosted by the Rubber Board, outlined a digital, smallholder-centred vision for natural rubber by 2030. India's BSNR platform has mapped 56,000 hectares with a 150,000-hectare target, while the INROAD project has invested ₹1,100 crore in tribal smallholders. Stakeholders stressed EUDR readiness, traceability and climate-positive carbon credit potential.
Commodities AIRIA calls for diversified natural rubber sourcing, sees NE emerging as second production hub
The All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) has called for a diversified natural rubber sourcing model as India's consumption outpaced domestic production by more than half a million tonne in 2024–25. AIRIA president Anay Gupta said Kerala should remain the primary producing state while the Northeast emerges as a significant second production hub. He also backed a price-deficiency or income-support mechanism over a conventional procurement-based MSP.
Commodities Rubber Board launches multilingual educational video series for natural rubber growers
The Rubber Board has launched a multilingual educational video series under the ₹150-crore iSPEED programme to improve natural rubber productivity and quality. The videos cover tapping, rain guarding, grading, sheet making and scientific smokehouses for growers in Northeast India.
Commodities Natural rubber prices rule firm at ₹282 as Kerala government hikes support price
The Kerala government raised the support price of natural rubber to ₹250 per kg from ₹200, effective from July 3, 2026. Market prices for RSS IV grade remain firm at around ₹282 per kg, supported by adequate rainfall in key growing regions. However, the sector faces challenges including a shortage of rubber tappers and uneven rainfall distribution across districts.
Commodities Kerala Hikes Natural Rubber Support Price by ₹50/kg to ₹250 Under Incentive Scheme
The Kerala government has raised the support price of natural rubber to ₹250 per kg under the Rubber Production Incentive Scheme, fulfilling a budget promise. The ₹50 increase, effective from July 3, 2026, aims to support farmers facing rising cultivation costs.
Commodities Natural Rubber Plantations Cover 1.80 Lakh Hectares in North-East Under Project INROAD
Project INROAD has completed 1.80 lakh hectares of new natural rubber plantations in North-East India against a target of 2 lakh hectares, achieving 90% of its five-year goal. The initiative, financed by four major tyre companies and implemented by the Rubber Board, distributed 8.3 crore quality planting materials and benefited over 2 lakh farmers.
Commodities Kerala Budget Raises Natural Rubber Support Price to ₹250; Farmers Hail Move
The Kerala budget raised the support price for natural rubber to ₹250 per kg from ₹200, fulfilling a UDF election promise. Industry leaders say the move will encourage tapping and replanting, though immediate impact is limited as domestic prices are currently above the new floor.
Commodities Natural Rubber Prices Hit Record High Amid Global Supply Challenges
Natural rubber prices have surged to a record ₹267 per kg, driven by global supply shortages and rising international rates. Weather disruptions and geopolitical tensions have exacerbated the supply-demand imbalance.
Commodities Natural Rubber Prices Steady Amid 3.4% Production Growth
India's natural rubber production increased by 3.4% in FY26, reaching 9.05 lakh tonnes. Favorable weather and government incentives supported this growth, while domestic prices showed stability.