Physical rubber prices unchanged

Updated - January 09, 2018 at 09:32 PM.

A dried drop of latex hangs from a spout on a rubber tree at a plantation adjacent to the Thai Hua Rubber Pcl factory in Samnuktong, Rayong province, Thailand, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014. Rubber production in Thailand, the world's largest exporter, may decline as growers from the main producing regions join protests seeking to overthrow the government, according to Von Bundit Co. Photographer: Dario Pignatelli/Bloomberg

Physical rubber prices were almost unchanged . RSS4 closed flat at ₹128.50 a kg according to traders and the Rubber Board. The grade was quoted steady at ₹125.50 by dealers. January futures improved to ₹130 (129.14), February to ₹131.95 (130.75), March to ₹133.89 (132.64) and April to ₹135.97 (134.63) on NMCE. RSS3 (spot) firmed up to ₹104.19 (103.62) at Bangkok. January futures improved to ₹114.81 (113.57) on TOCOM. Spot rubber rates(₹/kg) were: RSS-4: ₹128.50 (128.50); RSS-5: ₹123 (124); ISNR 20: ₹115 (115) and Latex (60% drc): ₹89.50 (89.50).

Published on January 9, 2018 16:02