Physical Rubber prices extended gains on Saturday, driven by tight global supply conditions and consistent procurement from the automotive and tire sectors. Meanwhile, higher operational costs for petroleum-derived synthetic products also supported the upward movement of natural rubber prices.
Spot prices for the RSS-4 variety gained to Rs 276/kg to its previous closing of Rs 275/kg; while the RSS-5 variety rose to Rs 272/kg to its previous closing of Rs 271/kg.