Spot rubber ends almost unchanged

On Tuesday (12 October 2010), the physical rubber prices ended almost unchanged as the positive change in the weather during the past couple of days has kept the buyers on sidelines though there were visible gains on the National Multi Commodity Exchange. Meanwhile, ISNR 20 firmed up further on short supply.

The October futures for RSS 4 rose to Rs 179.75 (177.59), November to Rs 180 (179.37), December to Rs 183.60 (182.40) and January to Rs 186.89 (185.15) per kg on the National Multi Commodity Exchange.

Spot rates were (Rs/kg): RSS-4: 175 (175); RSS-5: 168 (168); ungraded: 165 (165); ISNR 20: 172 (171) and latex 60 per cent: 116 (116).