Spot rubber finished firm tracking the moderate gains in domestic futures and international markets on Monday. RSS 4 improved to ₹138 (₹137) a kg, as quoted by the traders. The grade firmed up to ₹138 (₹136.50) and ₹135 (₹133.50) respectively, according to the Rubber Board and dealers. July futures increased sharply to ₹141.65 (₹137.16), August to ₹137.50 (₹133.49) and September to ₹134 (₹130.89) on the National Multi Commodity Exchange. RSS 3 (spot) improved to ₹115.36 (₹113) at Bangkok. July futures flared up to ¥161.3 (₹107.85) on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange. Spot rubber rates (₹/kg): RSS-4: 138 (137); RSS-5: 135 (134); Ungraded: 117 (115); ISNR 20: 118 (117) and Latex (60% drc): 100 (100).

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