In 1943, researchers trying to fix America’s rubber crisis unexpectedly led to the creation of Silly PuttyBorn from a wartime quest for rubber, Silly Putty emerged as an unexpected, stretchy, and bouncy material. Initially deemed unsuitable for ...
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Israel deports all foreign activists from Gaza flotillaIsrael has deported all foreign activists seized from a Gaza-bound flotilla. The move follows global condemnation of their treatment. Over ...
21 May, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
From medical tourism to casinos, oil shock hits Southeast AsiaCompanies across aviation, retail, and manufacturing are implementing price hikes and cost-cutting measures. Disruptions to supply chains a...
21 May, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 25%Here’s a thing investors in equity need to keep in mind. A large part of the upmove one might see in the next one or two trading sessions w...
18 May, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
Electric two-wheeler makers brace for raw material price hikes, AI infra pressureElectric two-wheeler manufacturers are facing significant margin pressure and potential price hikes due to soaring raw material costs and s...
13 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Global headwinds put electric bike companies on price hike pathElectric two-wheeler companies are feeling the pinch. Rising raw material prices and supply chain issues are impacting profits. Companies l...
13 May, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
India’s private sector gains momentum in April on manufacturing strengthIndia's private sector activity gained pace in April. Manufacturing led the growth with increased output and new orders. Businesses expande...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
India facing acute shortage of natural rubber, prices soarIndia experienced an alarming shortfall in natural rubber for 2023-24, with domestic production unable to meet the growing demand. Rising i...
16 Aug, 2024, 01.53 PM IST
Rubber industry faces global challenges: Low prices, labor costs, and moreLow prices of rubber, increased labour costs, labour shortages, diseases, climate change, environmental problems are the common challenges ...
09 Oct, 2023, 11.05 PM IST
India's rubber output dented by heavy rains in Kerala, to lift importsThe production is likely to be lower in November as well, as the onset of north-east monsoon will bring heavy rainfall, but the output will...
25 Oct, 2021, 01.25 PM IST
Rubber scarcity creates new headache for beleaguered automakersThe rubber industry is dominated by smallholders, making it difficult for producers to adjust quickly as demand changes, prices fluctuate o...
14 Apr, 2021, 04.15 PM IST
Rubber shortage vexes tyre sector amid auto revivalIf the stock has not reached the market, it means the growers are holding it, industry insiders said.
18 Feb, 2020, 08.55 AM IST
- ‘Rubber to turn surplus by 2012’
In an interview to ET, Sheela Thomas, the new chairman of Rubber Board, said that the stress is now on new planting and replanting during t...
28 Apr, 2011, 06.46 AM IST
- Rubber takes root in new regions on record prices
Supply shortage and record prices have prodded planters to expand rubber acreage this year. Farmers in regions where rubber trees are not n...
22 Feb, 2011, 04.04 AM IST
- GM rubber gets Centre's permission for field trial
The Central government has permitted field trials of genetically modified rubber by the Rubber Research Institute of India.
14 Dec, 2010, 01.33 AM IST
- Premium prices, shortage of tappers lead to latex sale
Premium prices and a shortage of rubber tappers have prompted the rubber growers to sell their produce as latex.
25 Aug, 2009, 03.25 AM IST
- Rubber sector seeks zero duty imports up to 1 lakh tonne
Stung by tight supply of natural rubber and the consequent volatility in prices in the domestic market, the rubber industry is clamouring f...
09 Nov, 2007, 01.12 AM IST