Physical rubber prices showed a mixed trend on Monday.
Though the sentiments continued to remain almost neutral, the most active counter RSS 4 improved marginally following a partial recovery in domestic futures on early trades. The overall volumes were low.
Sheet rubber was quoted firm at ₹148 (₹147) a kg, by traders.
The grade improved to ₹147.50 (₹147) and ₹144.50 (₹144) respectively, according to the Rubber Board and dealers.
April futures firmed up to ₹146.59 (₹145.04) May to ₹149.90 (₹148.22), June to ₹152.30 (₹150.73) and July to ₹153.25 (₹150.99) while the August and September futures remained inactive on the National Multi Commodity Exchange.
RSS 3 (spot) dropped to ₹139.77 (₹140.20) at Bangkok. March futures closed at ¥244 (₹144.85) on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange
Spot rubber rates ₹/kg: RSS-4: 148 (147); RSS-5: 145 (144); Ungraded: 140 (140) ISNR 20: 142 (142.50) and Latex 60%: 111 (111).
The HIndu
