Physical Rubber prices witnessed weakness on Thursday amid sluggish demand from consuming industries at domestic market. However, India’s natural rubber output is expected to be 5 percent down this fiscal in view of deficient rainfall in Kerala, said Ramesh Kejriwal, President, All-India Rubber Industries Association.
Spot prices for RSS-4 variety fell to Rs 145.50/ kg compared to its previous closing of Rs 146/ kg; while the RSS-5 variety declined to Rs 142/ kg compared to its previous closing of Rs 142.50/ kg.