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Physical rubber prices were mixed on Thursday.
There were no specific reasons to trigger a bullish mood but selected grades strengthened, tracking gains in the domestic futures market.
Meanwhile, Tokyo rubber futures recovered marginally on bargain-hunting at lower levels after the initial losses during the week.
The partial improvement in global sentiments seemed to be inspiring domestic players to cover their positions ahead of the weekend closing.
Sheet rubber improved to Rs 180 from Rs 179 and Rs 179.50 a kg respectively, according to traders and the Rubber Board.
The August series firmed up to Rs 179.42 (178.01), September to Rs 177.70 (177.43), October to Rs 177.48 (176.90) and November to Rs 177.30 (175.63) a kg for RSS 4 on the National Multi Commodity Exchange.
RSS 3 (spot) closed at Rs 170.68 (169.65) a kg at Bangkok.
The August series increased from ¥ 216.5 a kg during the day session and then to ¥ 219.9 (Rs 156.71) in the night session on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange.
Spot rubber rates (Rs/kg) were: RSS-4: 180 (179); RSS-5: 174 (173.50); ungraded: 167 (167); ISNR 20: 167.50 (169); and Latex 60 per cent: 129 (129).
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