Restrictions on tyre import to pave way for increased domestic production: ATMA

18 Jun 2020 Evaluate

Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA) has said that restrictions on import of tyres will pave the way for increased domestic production and export besides unlocking job creation potential. Recently, the government had imposed curbs on imports of certain new pneumatic tyres used in motor cars, busses, lorries and motorcycles in a move to promote domestic manufacturing.

It said the move has come as a sentiment booster for the industry that has been bearing the brunt of the slowdown in the auto sector and disruption caused by COVID-19 pandemic. Stating that indiscriminate import of tyres has been the bane of the tyre industry in India, it said most of the imports are from China which accounts for over 40 percent of Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) tyres and passenger car radial (PCR) tyres shipments to India from overseas. In case of tractor tyres, Chinese import is three-fourths of total import.

ATMA further stated that emboldened by the development, the tyre industry in India is looking at better than expected domestic production and increased exports from the country. It also said that domestic manufacturing capacity is ahead of the demand curve and India is self-sufficient in manufacturing practically all kinds of tyres including tyres for critical applications like fighter jets. It added that most of the imports are unwarranted and have been hurting capacity utilisation in domestic manufacturing.

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