Physical Rubber prices witnessed some weakness on Saturday due to subdued industrial demand, despite data showed natural rubber consumption increased to a record high of 13.5 lakh tons in the 2022-23 financial year. Rubber prices weakened further on looming economic slowdown fears globally.
Spot prices for RSS-4 variety unchanged at its previous closing of Rs 156.50/ kg; while the RSS-5 variety fell to Rs 153.50/ kg compared to its previous closing of Rs 154/ kg.