The All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) has announced its new leadership team for 2025-2026 at the 73rd Annual General Meeting. Anay Gupta, Managing Director of Vinko Auto Industries Ltd in Delhi, has been elected President. Gupta previously served as Senior Vice-President and brings 32 years of experience in the rubber industry to his new role.
He has been a member of AIRIA's Managing Committee since 2017 and served as Chairman for AIRIA Northern Region during 2020-21 and 2021-22.
K Ganesh, Managing Director of MRP Autorub Group of Companies in Chennai, has been appointed Senior Vice-President. With over 15 years of active AIRIA membership, Ganesh has held various positions including Vice President and Regional Chairman.
Vinod S Bansal, Managing Director of Jayashree Polymers Pvt Ltd in Pune, assumes the role of Vice-President. A chartered accountant and current President of AIRIA's western region, Bansal also serves on the Board of Directors of Thane Janta Sahkari Bank Ltd.
In his statement, President Gupta emphasized collaboration, innovation, and sustainability as priorities for his tenure. He acknowledged following in the footsteps of his father, who served as AIRIA President in 2010.
Established in 1945, AIRIA represents approximately 1,300 members across the rubber industry with headquarters in Mumbai and regional offices in Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Pune, and Ahmedabad. The association facilitates industry growth through seminars, conferences, workshops, and the India Rubber Expo.