The All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) will host the 12th edition of the India Rubber Expo 2026 (IRE 2026) from April 7 to 10 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, positioning the Capital as a hub for global rubber industry engagement.
Touted as Asia's largest rubber industry exhibition, the four day event is expected to attract over 400 exhibitors and nearly 45,000 trade visitors from around 14 countries, alongside dedicated international pavilions.
Industry stakeholders including manufacturers, traders, and machinery companies will converge to showcase innovations, explore partnerships, and assess emerging market trends. The event will run alongside the International Rubber Conference (IRC) from April 7 to 9, featuring technical seminars, industry workshops, B2B meetings, and curated networking sessions. A series of gala evenings and business engagements are also planned. In the run-up to the expo, AIRIA conducted roadshows across key cities including Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune, and Ahmedabad to boost participation.
Chairman of IRE 2026, Mr. Vipan Mehta, said the expo aims to spotlight new opportunities within India's rapidly evolving rubber sector. "The event will serve as a convergence point for industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and stakeholders to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and explore new avenues of growth", he said, adding that the platform will showcase cutting edge technologies and future ready solutions.
Highlighting the scale of participation, Chief Convenor Mr. Sanjeev Sikka noted that the growing international presence reflects rising global confidence in India. "With participation from over 14 countries and strong representation from markets like China, the expo underscores India's emergence as a preferred destination for sourcing and manufacturing", he said.
AIRIA President Mr. Anay Gupta said the upcoming edition will bring together leading players and experts from across the value chain. "With expanded scale and global outreach, IRE 2026 will act as a catalyst for innovation, partnerships, and sustained growth in the rubber industry", he added. With India gaining traction as a key growth hub for the global rubber sector, driven by demand from automotive, electric vehicles, infrastructure, and healthcare, the expo is expected to provide insights into sustainability practices, regulatory developments, and R&D advancements.