NEW DELHI: Ahead of the budget, domestic tire makers have demanded anti-dumping duties and higher tariffs on cheap Chinese bus and truck spokes, saying existing investments in the sector are under serious threat. To reduce imports from China, the domestic industry wants tire products, especially those made by Chinese companies, to strictly adhere to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) logo. Automotive Tire Manufacturers Association (ATMS) “While India seeks new investments, existing and ongoing investments are under serious threat of tire dumping,” he said in a report . The paper, titled “Should India’s Bus Tire Manufacturing Industry Import from China? states that there is a need for measures such as anti-dumping duty and 30% increase in tariff on tires to protect the domestic industry. The current total investment in Indian tire manufacturing by domestic and multinational companies and recently completed is Rs. 360 billion. Raghupati Singhania, Chairman,...