Topic
rubber industry
Commodities Agricultural #natural rubber#sourcing
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.
Aug 11, 2026 1 source
Agricultural #natural rubber#production growth
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.
Jun 1, 2026 1 source