Sales of passenger car tyres have been the only silver lining. The tyre sector is also worried about the impact of the withdrawal of anti-dumping duty on tyres from China. The levy was introduced a couple of years ago but was removed last December.
"With the production of 7,90,000 tonnes as projected (in normal scenario) by Rubber Board, NR imports to the tune of at least 5 lakh tonnes are a must," ATMA said in a statement.