Physical rubber prices closed marginally higher on Saturday following a recovery on the commodity futures.
Spot prices for RSS-4 variety improved to Rs 160/ kg compared to its previous closing of Rs 159/ kg, while RSS-5 variety closed at Rs 156/ kg compared to its previous closing of Rs 155/ kg.
In the futures market, contract of December delivery bounced back to Rs 162.70 compared to its previous close of Rs 160.29, while January delivery closed at Rs 164.85 compared to its previous closing of Rs 162.35 on the National Multi Commodity Exchange (NMCE).