Physical Rubber prices extended gains on Thursday due to strong demand from the tyre industry. Rubber prices rose further by a domestic supply crunch as major rubber-producing regions enter the off-season for tapping.
Spot prices for the RSS-4 variety rose to Rs 214.50/kg to its previous closing of Rs 213.50/kg; while the RSS-5 variety gained to Rs 210.50/kg to its previous closing of Rs 209.50/kg.