The Indian Rubber Industry plays a vital role in Indian Economy, being one of the largest producers of natural rubber in the world is considered to be one of the key players in global rubber business. Rapid progress in made in the production of natural rubber.

India is home to some of the world's largest rubber enterprises through direct investment and technical collaboration. Key players include - Gates India, Phoenix Yule, ARDL USA, Lord USA,GE Bayer Silicon,Sumito Corporation and more. There is no doubt that with rubber consumption stagnating in various Western countries and the shift in consumption of rubber to the Asia Pacific region, the focal country for this decade is India. There exists a huge scope for expansion causing import of machinery, technology, raw materials and export Rubber goods.

There are 5000 units comprising 30 large scale, 300 medium scale and around 4600 small scale and tiny sectors in India. These units are manufacturing more than 35000 rubber products, employing close to four hundred thousand people, which includes technically qualified support personnel's contributing Rs 40 Billion to the National Exchequer.

Automobile Industry and Rubber

India produces millions of passenger cars every year and Auto majors such as Fiat, Ford GM, Honda, Volvo Yamaha, Hyundai have all set their manufacturing base in India in addition to the Indian manufacturers such as Ashok Leyland, Bajaj Auto Hero Honda, Hindustan Motors, Tata motors etc. Together they have during the last decade set a great pace of growth to the rubber industry as well.

India exports to over 85 countries including USA, Germany, France U.K, Italy, UAE, Saudi Arabia , Africa and Bangladesh. Some of the rubber products exported are

1) Automotive tyres and tubes
2) Rubber and Canvas footwear
3) Cycle Tyres
4) Pharmaceutical goods
5) Rubber hoses, cots and aprons
6) Belts and beltings
7) Sheeting