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ITTAC Conference 2026 Highlights Regulatory Preparedness, Testing Infrastructure and Sustainability in Tyre Industry

The ITTAC Conference 2026 brought together policymakers, global experts, automotive industry leaders and testing agencies to deliberate on the future of tyre technology, emerging global regulations, testing infrastructure and sustainability in the mobility ecosystem.

ATMA Conclave 2025 emphasises on innovation, collaboration, competitiveness, sustainability and future-readiness

The 5th ATMA Conclave 2025 convened senior leaders from government, automobile OEMs, tyre manufacturers, sustainability experts and global consultants to deliberate on the transformation pathways required to build a globally competitive, technologically advanced and self-reliant Auto–Tyre ecosystem aligned with India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

ATMA Receives International Honour for Tyre Safety Awareness

Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA) has been bestowed with the prestigious Special Recognition Award by UK-based tyre safety charity TyreSafe during its annual briefing recently.

Press Meet at Kochi Sharpens Focus on Growth & Innovation in Indian Tyre Industry

The Indian Tyre Industry has shown resilience in export performance in FY 2024–25 despite significant headwinds ranging from trade policy uncertainties and geopolitical risks to global supply chain disruptions, states Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA).

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West Asia Crisis to Impact Indian Tyre Industry; ATMA Seeks Government Support

Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA) has highlighted serious implications of the ongoing West Asia conflict for the Indian tyre industry and its supply chain, urging the Government to consider urgent policy support to mitigate emerging challenges.

ATMA pitches for easing availability of NR for consuming interests

Widening gap between domestic demand and supply of Natural Rubber is a matter of concern for the domestic Tyre Industry. 

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Headquartered in New Delhi (India), Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA) is amongst the most active and well known national industry bodies in the country. Being a representative body of large tyre companies in India accounting for over 80% of tyre production, ATMA has been accorded the coveted status of true voice of the Indian tyre industry.

ATMA works towards promoting and safeguarding the interests of the tyre industry in India primarily by acting as conduit between the Government and the industry.

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From Chairman ATMA

Tyre Industry in India has the potential to lead the march of Indian manufacturing globally in the new world order. Amid new geo-political warfare, the world is keenly looking for alternatives to China for sourcing a host of products. This could be India’s moment if we are able to seize the opportunity by promoting those sectors that have earned wide acclaim and Tyre Industry certainly ranks high on that list.

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Indian Tyre Industry

Key Figures :
No. of Tyre Companies : 28
No. of Tyre Plants : 62
Industry Turnover 2024-25 (est.): Rs 100000 crore (US$ 12 Bn)
Policy Environment:

  • All categories of tyres can be exported freely.
  • Select categories of tyres are under Restricted List (Import permitted against a Licence). No WTO Bound Rates for tyres and tubes.

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Tyre Safety Campaigns

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Tyre Care & Safety is central to ATMA’s array of functions. Over the last few years, ATMA (along with its technical wing ITTAC) is intensely involved in creating awareness on Tyre Care & Road safety through On-ground activationsTyre clinicsSafety seminarsMass media messaging,  Social media campaignsParticipation at exposLaunch of safety calendarsAnimation filmsJingles and other possible interfaces to reach out to motorists.

During this journey several leading organisations including InfosysHonda CarsISRPLPipapav PortIndian OilHaryana Tourism & Haryana Transport Department etc have join hands with ATMA for tyre safety training for Passenger as well as Commercial vehicles . A nation-wide School/ College Connect programme has been launched so as to create a sense of Tyre & Road Safety amongst students.

Should you be keen to organize a Tyre Care & Road Safety awareness drive for your organization/ institute, please click here for details.

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ATMA Research, the information research wing of ATMA has developed a comprehensive and research based in-depth data base on various aspects (Production, Taxation, Imports, Exports etc) of tyre industry and its rich value chain – Natural Rubber & other Raw Materials besides Automotive Sector, Road Transport etc.

Representing 80% of the tyre industry in India, ATMA is recognised as authoritative source of statistical information by the Government, Media, Tyre Industry Raw Material Suppliers and other stakeholders of the industry.

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Yesterday, In a stakeholder consultation meeting, organised by CPCB under the Chairmanship of Hon'ble Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt of India, ATMA / ITTAC Delegation comprising of Mr VK Misra (Chairman, EPR Group), Mr Roopesh R (Past Convener, SCR Group), Mr Ravi Khanna (Co-Convener, SCR Group), DG, ATMA (Mr Sanjay Chatterjee) and Senior Director, ITTAC (Mr Niteesh K Shukla) highlighted key open issues of Tyre Industry under EPR Regulation for Waste Tyre Management. Secretary (Mr Tanmay Kumar), Additional Secretary and Chairman, CPCB (Mr Amandeep Garg), Joint Secretary, (Mr Uday Chaudhari), MoEF&CC and Member Secretary, CPCB (Mr Bharat Sharma) joined the discussion. #ATMAIndia #ITTAC #EPRRegulation #WasteTyreManagement #TyreSector #MoEFCC #CPCBIndia #SustainableIndustry #CircularEconomy #IndiaIndustry Central Pollution Control Board Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India

Tyre safety starts with awareness, and today’s young minds are tomorrow’s responsible road users. A Tyre Safety Session was conducted by Ajithkumar N on behalf of ITTAC at Achariya College of Engineering Technology, Pondicherry on 18 May, with around 300 students actively participating in the session. The session was organized in collaboration with Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, focusing on the importance of tyre care, road safety, and responsible driving habits. #TyreSafety #RoadSafety #StudentAwareness #Bridgestone #AchariyaCollege #Pondicherry #VishwaYuvakKendra #SafeDriving #ResponsibleRoadUsers Bridgestone India

ATMA/ ITTAC delegation comprising of Chairman, ATMA (Mr. Arun Mammen) Past Chairman, ITTAC (Mr. V.K. Misra), VC, ITTAC (Mr Ravin T Kurian), Senior ITTAC Member (Mr. Kartik Shah), Convenor, ATMA IPEA Group (Mr. Rajat Nangia), along with Sr. Director, ITTAC ( Mr Niteesh K Shukla) had a meeting with Mr Mahmood Ahmed, Addl. Secy., MoRTH to apprise and seek his guidance on some tyre regulations impacting the Indian Tyre Industry. #TyreIndustry #IndianTyreIndustry #RoadSafety #MobilitySector #AutomotiveIndustry #PolicyDialogue #TyreRegulations #InfrastructureDevelopment Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India

ATMA/ ITTAC delegation comprising of Chairman, ATMA (Mr. Arun Mammen), Vice Chairman, ITTAC (Mr. Ravin Kurian), Chairman, INROAD Project (Mr. Mohan Kurian), Convenor, ATMA IPEA Group (Mr. Rajat Nangia), Senior ITTAC member (Mr Kartik Shah) alongwith DG, ATMA (Mr Sanjay Chatterjee) and Sr. Director, ITTAC ( Mr Niteesh K Shukla) had a courtesy meeting with Mr Krushna Chandra Panigrahy, DG, BEE to discuss issues & concerns of Indian Tyre Industry under Standard & Labelling Program on Tyres. #ATMA #ITTAC #TyreIndustry #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #IndianIndustry #BEE #MobilitySector Bureau of Energy Efficiency - ऊर्जा दक्षता ब्यूरो

Safer Roads Begin with Aware Youth! On 14 May 2026, nearly 300 students at Government ITI, Vellore came together for a powerful session on Tyre & Road Safety — organised by Vishwa Yuvak Kendra & the Indian Tyre Technical Advisory Committee. From wearing helmets & seat belts to understanding tyre pressure, wheel alignment & tread depth — the sessions were packed with practical, life-saving knowledge. A big thank you to our speakers: Mr. Rajat Thomas – Vishwa Yuvak Kendra Dr. U. Irudayasamy – IRDRP-Trust Mr. J. Muhammad – JK Tyre Mr. S.V. Eswaran – Principal, Govt. ITI Vellore Because every life saved on the road starts with awareness. #RoadSafety #TyreSafety #YouthForSafety #SafeDriving #VishwaYuvakKendra #JKTyre #Vellore #TamilNadu #HelmetSafety #DefensiveDriving

ATMA/ ITTAC delegation comprising of Chairman, ATMA (Mr. Arun Mammen), Convenor, ATMA IPEA Group (Mr. Rajat Nangia, MRF), Chairman, INROAD Project (Mr. Mohan Kurian), ATMA SCR Group Member (Mr. Roopesh), and (Mr Ravi Khanna) along with DG, ATMA and Sr. Director, ITTAC had a courtesy meeting with Mr Uday Chaudhari, IAS, joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). Post briefing about ATMA/ ITTAC & Tyre Industry, Delegation apprised him regarding the issues/concerns/recommendations of tyre industry on EPR regulation for waste tyre management. #TyreIndustry #EPR #WasteTyreManagement #ATMA #ITTAC #SustainabilityPolicy #CircularEconomy #MoEFCC Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India MRF Tyres

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