The All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) is positioning India as a global sourcing point for rubber and rubber products in its roadshows being held across the globe. India is the third largest producer and fifth largest consumer of rubber.
The association also plans to hold a India Rubber Expo 2003 to create awareness about advantages of using India as a global sourcing point for rubber and rubber products . This exhibition will also offer a single platform for international rubber producers and rubber products manufacturers to interact with their Indian industry counterparts, including countries like China, Taiwan and other Asian countries.
IARA has carried out several exploratory studies to ascertain business possibilities in other countries. This has been done to attract foreign capital into the Rs 1000 crore rubber industry and enable technology collaboration and investment opportunities.
