Tyre, tube imports may skid on quality roadblock

15 Apr 2011 Evaluate

Tyre and tube imports could hit a speed-breaker and see a possible drop of about 40 per cent over the next three-four months.This is because all tyres sold in the country after March 13 have to conform to quality standards prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), as mandated by the Commerce Ministry. With tyre demand peaking in the summer months, the new rules are expected to result in higher sales for domestic tyre-makers.

As each product from the different factories of tyre-makers is required to obtain an individual certification, about half of the approximately 100 factories that export to India are likely to be affected. The others have already been certified. Imports will be hit by 30-40 per cent for the next three-four months. Though this is good for the consumer, it will act as a non-tariff barrier for foreign tyre-makers.


 

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