The All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA), India’s apex organization representing the rubber sector since 1945, has announced its new President and office bearers for the 2025–2026 term. The appointments were officially declared at AIRIA’s 73rd Annual General Meeting (2024–2025), held on October 28, 2025, at The Westin Powai Lake, Mumbai. The newly elected team includes Anay Gupta as President, K Ganesh as Senior Vice-President, and Vinod Bansal as Vice-President.
Anay Gupta, Managing Director of Vinko Auto Industries Ltd, New Delhi, takes over as President after serving as Senior Vice-President of AIRIA. With more than 32 years of experience in the rubber industry, Mr Gupta has been instrumental in driving Vinko’s growth and strengthening its export presence. A graduate in Computer Science Engineering from San Jose State University, he began his professional journey in 1993 and became Managing Director in 2017.
Having served on AIRIA’s Managing Committee since 2017 and as Chairman of the Northern Region for two consecutive years, Mr Gupta aims to focus on collaboration, innovation, and sustainable industry growth during his presidency. Expressing gratitude, he remarked, “It is an honor to lead AIRIA and continue my father’s legacy. Together, we will work toward building a stronger, more innovative, and sustainable future for the rubber industry.”
K Ganesh, Senior Vice-President, brings over four decades of leadership from his role as Managing Director of MRP Autorub Group of Companies, Chennai. A postgraduate in Business Administration from Madras University, he has steered his company since its inception in 1979, expanding its global reach with nearly 40% of its business coming from exports.
Vinod S Bansal, Vice-President, is a Chartered Accountant and Managing Director of Jayshree Polymers Pvt Ltd, Pune. A co-founder of the company, he also serves on the Board of Thane Janata Sahakari Bank Ltd and actively contributes to various industry and social organizations.
Founded in 1945, the All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) is headquartered in Mumbai with regional offices in Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai, and chapter offices in Pune and Ahmedabad. With over 1,300 members across the country, AIRIA serves as a unified platform for the rubber industry, fostering growth through technical seminars, international conferences, factory visits, workshops, and the prestigious India Rubber Expo. The association’s initiatives continue to strengthen India’s position in the global rubber market while promoting innovation and collaboration across the sector.
