Arun Mammen Re elected as the ATMA Chairman

The Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA) has announced that Arun Mammen has been re-elected as the ATMA Chairman. Arun Mammen is the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of MRF Ltd. This announcement was made on 16 March 2026 and it is highlighting new leadership change in the organization representing India’s automotive tyre sector.

Arun Mammen ATMA Chairman Re-Election

The re-election of Arun Mammen as ATMA Chairman marks a continuation of leadership within the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association.

As the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of MRF Ltd Mr. Arun Mammen has long been associated with India’s tyre manufacturing sector and industry policy discussions.

Under the ATMA leadership 2026 Arun Mammen is expected to guide the association in addressing various industry challenges such as raw material costs, technological transformation and global competitiveness.

ATMA Leadership 2026: Rajarshi Moitra Appointed Vice Chairman

ATMA association has also appointed the Rajarshi Moitra. She is the Managing Director of Bridgestone India Pvt Ltd as the new Vice Chairman of ATMA.

Her appointment will reflect the association’s strategy of involving both domestic and international tyre companies in industry leadership.

Rajarshi Moitra brings years of the experience from the global tyre industry through his leadership role at Bridgestone India.  automotive sector.

Sanjay Chatterjee Elevated as Director General ATMA

Another change in the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association leadership structure i that the elevation of Sanjay Chatterjee as Director General ATMA.

He was previously serving as Assistant Director General and he will now take charge of the association’s executive operations.

Sanjay Chatterjee will replace Rajiv Budhraja who is scheduled to retire on 31 March 2026 after serving in the leadership role.

About Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA)

The Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA) was established in 1975.

It is the apex industry body which is the representing tyre manufacturers in India.

Since the establishment the organization has played a major role in policy advocacy, industry coordination and technological development within the tyre sector.

Question

Q. The Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA) was established in which year?

A. 1965
B. 1970
C. 1975
D. 1985