Physical Rubber prices witnessed some weakness on Thursday due to concerns about fast spreading of Delta variant virus in some parts of the world, though rubber prices were getting some support from tyre industry. Spot prices for RSS-4 variety fell to Rs 169.50/ kg compared to its previous closing of Rs 170/ kg; while the RSS-5 variety remained unchanged at Rs 167.50/ kg.
In the futures market, August delivery lost to Rs 171.30 compared to its previous closing of Rs 171.39 on the Indian Commodity Exchange Limited (ICEX).
