KOTTAYAM, DEC.7:
Physical rubber prices ruled steady on Saturday. Sheet rubber was quoted unchanged at Rs 151 a kg by traders.
The grade improved to Rs 150.50 (Rs 150) and Rs 147.50 (Rs 147) respectively, according to the Rubber Board and dealers. Volumes were low.
December futures firmed up marginally to Rs 153.80 (Rs 153.42), January to Rs 155.98 (Rs 155.39) and February to Rs 158.30 (Rs 157.63) while the March and April futures continued to remain inactive on the National Multi Commodity Exchange.
Spot rubber rates Rs/kg were: RSS-4: 151 (151); RSS-5: 141 (141); Ungraded: 137 (137); ISNR 20: 143.50 (143.50) and Latex 60%: 107.50 (107.50).
Source: The Hindu
