Physical Rubber prices extended weakness on Thursday on account of demand worries following mounting fears over potential recession in the global markets. Rubber Board's Executive Director, in a report presented on the current domestic status of natural rubber, said that production of the material improved by 8.4%, to 7,75,000 tons, during 2021-22 compared to 7,15,000 tons in the previous year.
Spot prices for RSS-4 variety declined to Rs 163/ kg compared to its previous closing of Rs 163.50/ kg; while the RSS-5 variety fell to Rs 157/ kg compared to its previous closing of Rs 158/ kg.