Budget wish list: ATMA asks govt to restrict import of waste tyres

Budget expectation: The Automotive Tyre Manufacturers' Association (ATMA) urged restrictions on waste tyre imports, warning that India is becoming a dumping ground for scrap tyres. Imports have surged fivefold since FY20-21, posing environmental and safety risks. ATMA also called for duty-free natural rubber imports and addressing the inverted duty structure affecting the tyre industry.