Physical Rubber prices remained unchanged on Thursday due to absence of major market moving catalysts. Meanwhile, the All-India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) has reiterated its request for a higher import duty on rubber-finished products in order to promote the interests of local producers and farmers. Furthermore, higher supplies and slowdown in tyre production have also kept rubber prices unchanged.
Spot prices for RSS-4 and RSS-5 variety closed unchanged at its previous closing of Rs 180.50/ kg and Rs 178/ kg, respectively.