Rubber Board

What Rubber Board does

Rubber Board is a statutory body established under the Rubber Act, 1947 and operating under India's Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Headquartered in Kottayam, Kerala, it functions as the single-window regulatory and developmental agency for the Indian natural rubber sector, serving nearly 1 million smallholder growers (average holding 0.57 ha), 4,000+ non-tyre MSME manufacturers, processors, dealers, and exporters across 13 states. Its operating model combines research (Rubber Research Institute of India / RRII, established 1955), training (National Institute for Rubber Training / NIRT, ISO 9001-2015 certified), market intelligence and licensing, scheme delivery via DBT, and digital platform services including the mRube NR eMarketplace (₹875 crore GMV across 3,412 contracts since 2022), BSNR EUDR-compliance portal (launched 2025 with TRST01), RubSIS mobile app, Online Rubber Clinic, RUBIS eGov, and ServicePlus.

Core revenue mechanics are non-commercial: the organization is primarily funded through government grants from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, supplemented by fee-based training programs (₹100 to ₹60,000 + GST per course with concessions for SC/ST candidates and RPS members), licensing fees under the Rubber Act 1947 and Rubber Rules 1955, and registration/mapping service charges on the BSNR EUDR platform. Distribution occurs through a deeply embedded field network of Rubber Producers Societies (RPS), Rubber Extension Officers, RRII regional research stations (Agartala, Guwahati, Tura, among others), and digital self-serve channels. The current leadership comprises Chairman N. Hari (appointed 2025, representing small rubber growers from Kerala) and Executive Director M. Vasanthagesan IRS (since April 2023, formerly Additional Commissioner in Customs Preventive, Kochi).

Rubber Board holds statutory monopoly over rubber sector regulation in India and is the sole official publisher of natural rubber prices across Kottayam, Kochi, and Agartala markets. Its technology stack is government-orchestrated rather than venture-backed, with multiple digital platforms interconnected to serve the value chain from planting subsidies and R&D to export compliance. International engagement is anchored through IRRDB membership and prior skill-development partnerships with NSDC, RSDC, ASAP Kerala, and HMT for Myanmar training programs. The organization's mandate explicitly addresses demand-supply gap, import substitution, MSME technology gaps, and international compliance — most recently EUDR — making its growth trajectory policy-driven rather than market-driven.

Name

Rubber Board

Legal name

Rubber Board

Website

https://rubberboard.org.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Rubber Board is an Indian statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry that regulates and develops the natural rubber sector across 13 states, serving nearly 1 million smallholder growers, MSME manufacturers, and exporters through research, training, licensing, and digital platforms including mRube marketplace and BSNR EUDR-compliance portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Rubber Industry Development and Regulation

NAICS

Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150)

SIC

Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

General-Purpose Rubber Compounds (NR/SBR/BR/EPDM) (IMANAJAA)

Keywords

• Natural rubber regulation
• Rubber research services
• Rubber industry training
• Rubber plantation development
• Natural rubber marketplace

Headquarters

HQ city

Kottayam

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Training Services: NIRT provides training programs for rubber growers, processors, manufacturers, and industry personnel. Fee-based programs ranging from ₹100 to ₹60,000 plus GST, with concessions for SC/ST candidates and RPS members.
2. Licensing Fees: Rubber Board collects licensing fees from manufacturers, dealers, and processors under the Rubber Act 1947 and Rubber Rules 1955.
3. Service Charges - EUDR/BSNR Platform: Rubber Board charges registration and mapping fees for EUDR compliance services through the BSNR portal, including fees for exporters, estate stakeholders, and traceability certificates.
4. Government Funding: Core funding from Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India for scheme implementation, research activities, and extension services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rubber Board regulates, develops and promotes India's natural rubber sector under the Rubber Act 1947. It delivers research through the Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII), certified training and skill development through the National Institute for Rubber Training (NIRT), industry licensing, market intelligence, EUDR/BSNR compliance services, digital trading via the mRube marketplace, farmer advisory mobile apps (RubSIS, Rubber Kisan App), and government scheme delivery including subsidies and DBT payments to smallholders across 13 states.

Product overview

Rubber Board operates as a government body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, India, overseeing the natural rubber sector. The organization provides a platform-based product portfolio consisting of the mRube online trading marketplace, BSNR EUDR compliance platform, various digital services including Rubber Clinic Online, Virtual Trade Fair, Rubber Kisan App, and RUBIS e-governance portal. The National Institute for Rubber Training (NIRT) delivers educational programs while the RRII conducts research. ServicePlus offers multiple farmer assistance schemes including planting subsidies, market promotion, and infrastructure support. These interconnected digital platforms serve the entire rubber value chain from plantation to export.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• mRube: Online trading platform for natural rubber facilitating trade, marketing, and processing activities. Launched in second half of 2022, it has facilitated trade of over 53,500 tonnes worth Rs 875 crore through 3,412 contracts.
• BSNR (Bharat Sustainable Natural Rubber)
• RubSIS

Products and services

• mRube NR eMarketplace Online trading platform for natural rubber facilitating contract-based trade between buyers and sellers across India.
• BSNR - Bharat Sustainable Natural Rubber (EUDR Compliance Portal) EUDR compliance platform enabling end-to-end traceability, deforestation analysis, risk and legality assessments, and due diligence for sustainable rubber supply chains in India.
• Online Rubber Clinic Web-based diagnostic system for rubber plant diseases and pests, providing farmers with systematic field observation analysis, diagnostic assistance, and expert recommendations.
• Virtual Trade Fair (VTF) Digital platform for virtual exhibitions and trade interactions in the rubber sector, currently in its 6th edition.
• Rubber Kisan App Mobile application for rubber farmers providing agricultural guidance, market information, and extension services.
• RUBIS eGov Portal Electronic governance portal for licensing, returns, and RCMC (Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate) management for rubber industry stakeholders.
• NIRT - National Institute for Rubber Training Programs ISO 9001-2015 certified training programs offering more than 50 different course modules annually covering plantation, processing, product manufacture, and marketing sectors, with fees ranging from ₹100 to ₹60,000 plus GST.
• ServicePlus e-Services Portal Comprehensive e-service portal offering market promotion, planting subsidy, financial assistance, smoke house assistance, rain guarding support, group formation, and ETP establishment assistance to rubber growers and stakeholders.
• RubSIS Mobile App Mobile application for rubber farmers providing fertilizer recommendations, general information, and best practices, developed in collaboration with IIITM-K and available in English, Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada.
• RRII Research Services Research services in agricultural economics, agronomy, biotechnology and genome analysis, clone evaluation, climate change studies, crop physiology, latex harvest technology, germplasm, plant pathology, and rubber technology delivered by RRII as a member of the International Rubber Research and Development Board (IRRDB).

Quantifiable outcome

• 53,500+ tonnes natural rubber traded worth ₹875 crore on mRube platform since 2022
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSDC is the implementing arm of National Skill Development Mission for skill projects in PPP mode. Rubber Board was approved as Project Implementing Agency (PIA) for conducting RPL trainings under PMKVY from 2016-17 onwards. Total of 61,196 persons trained across 14 states under this partnership.
• Rubber Skill Development Council (RSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSector Skill Council for Rubber Sector responsible for developing National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Qualification Pack (QP), Skill Gap Analysis for rubber sector. Collaborated on PMKVY projects and awarded Rubber Board multiple Best Training Provider Awards.
• Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)coreOthersFlagship Scheme of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship for skill development. Rubber Board received National Award as Champion PIA among Government Sector PIAs in 2017-18 under this scheme. Training covered tapping, processing, and product manufacturing job roles.
• Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP), KeralaregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative projects with Higher Education Department, Govt. of Kerala for conducting Lab Chemist Course and Jr. Rubber Technician programs. 734 students trained during 2016-20 with placement support.
• HMT (India) Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative program to impart training in Rubber Technology for officials from Myanmar in 2019-20 for establishment of India-Myanmar Industrial Training Centre (IMITC) at Thaton, Myanmar.
• IIITM-K (International Institute of Information Technology, Management and Knowledge)regionalTechnology or IntegrationCollaborated for development and hosting of RubSIS (Rubber Research Institute of India) mobile application providing fertilizer recommendations and farming guidance.
• TRST01coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for BSNR portal development and EUDR compliance platform. Handles accounts, operations, payment processing, and refund management for mapping services. Contact: [email protected].
• Rubber Park India Pvt. Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInfrastructure partner for skill development programs under PMKVY. Rubber Board utilizes their Common Facility Service Centres for training programs.
• Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association (IRMRA)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal expert and advisory committee member providing consultation on rubber technology research and industry development.
• International Rubber Research and Development Board (IRRDB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of rubber research institutions. RRII is a member and actively participates in international research programmes, contributing to India's high productivity standing.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association (IRMRA): Indian rubber industry R&D body serving manufacturers. Complementary rather than competing — focuses on rubber product testing, technology development, and industry support, with advisory relationship with Rubber Board.
• Automotive Tyre Manufacturers' Association (ATMA): Industry association representing India's tyre manufacturers, the largest NR consumers. Engages Rubber Board on policy advocacy, pricing, and import duty matters — a key downstream stakeholder and policy counterpart.

Regional players

• Sri Lanka Council for Rubber Industry: Sri Lankan government body overseeing rubber industry development. Regional peer with similar smallholder-dominated production structure, focusing on cultivation, processing, and export promotion.
• Indonesian Rubber Research Institute (IRRI): Indonesia's rubber R&D body under the Ministry of Agriculture. Operates as a regional peer with similar research mandate on clones, agronomy, and rubber technology for the world's largest NR producer.
• Vietnam Rubber Association (VRA): Vietnamese rubber industry association representing producers and exporters. As Vietnam emerges as a major NR producer, VRA functions as a regional counterpart engaged in production, trade, and policy matters.

Direct peers

• International Rubber Study Group (IRSG): Intergovernmental organization providing statistics, analysis, and forum for natural and synthetic rubber issues. Functions as a global policy and market intelligence peer to Rubber Board's market intelligence division.
• Thailand Rubber Authority (RAOT): Thai state enterprise under Ministry of Agriculture managing rubber industry development, price stabilization, and farmer welfare. Comparable statutory mandate and policy role in the world's largest NR producing country.
• Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB): Malaysian statutory body regulating and developing the rubber industry. Most direct international analog to Rubber Board of India, with comparable R&D, training, licensing, and market promotion functions for the natural rubber sector.
• International Rubber Research and Development Board (IRRDB): Global network of rubber research institutions of which RRII is a member. IRRDB coordinates international rubber R&D, making it a direct peer organization in collaborative research and standards-setting for natural rubber.

Emerging players

• Rubber Skill Development Council (RSDC): Sector Skill Council for rubber under NSDC, developing National Occupational Standards and skill frameworks. Awarded Rubber Board multiple Best Training Provider Awards; operates as a complementary skill ecosystem peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rubberboard
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwM2p7jyVvDKQ0A_QKOOUQA/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/rubberboard
• Instagraminstagram.com/therubberboard

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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