The All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) has announced its new leadership team for 2025-2026 during the 73rd Annual General Meeting. Anay Gupta, Managing Director of Vinko Auto Industries Ltd, Delhi, has been elected President of AIRIA. Gupta brings 32 years of experience in the rubber industry, having previously served as Senior Vice-President, and as Chairman of AIRIA Northern Region during 2020-22.
K Ganesh, Managing Director of MRP Autorub Group of Companies, Chennai, has been appointed Senior Vice-President, leveraging over 15 years of active AIRIA membership and leadership experience in various roles. Vinod S Bansal, Managing Director of Jayashree Polymers Pvt Ltd, Pune, becomes Vice-President, bringing his expertise as a chartered accountant and current President of AIRIA Western Region.
In his acceptance statement, President Gupta emphasized collaboration, innovation, and sustainability as core priorities for his tenure. He also noted the personal significance of following in the footsteps of his father, who served as AIRIA President in 2010.
Founded in 1945, AIRIA represents over 1,300 members in India’s rubber industry, with headquarters in Mumbai and regional offices in Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Pune, and Ahmedabad. The association supports industry growth through seminars, conferences, workshops, and the annual India Rubber Expo, fostering innovation and networking across the sector.
