Scrap rates today: indicative industrial prices per kg
These are indicative rates for clean, segregated industrial lots of 500 kg or more, delivered or lifted in Uttar Pradesh and NCR. Final prices depend on grade, purity, quantity, location and freight, and are confirmed in writing before lifting.
| Material | Typical form | Indicative rate |
|---|---|---|
| MS / HMS iron | Structural, plates, cuttings | ₹28–34 /kg |
| HMS 1&2 (80:20), furnace-ready | Heavy melting, cut to size | ₹31–35 /kg |
| Cast iron (CI) | Castings, machine bodies | ₹24–29 /kg |
| Stainless steel SS 304 | Solids, sheets, pipes | ₹100–115 /kg |
| Stainless steel SS 316 | Solids | ₹125–140 /kg |
| Aluminium 6063 section | Clean, unpainted extrusion | ₹175–190 /kg |
| Aluminium cast | Housings, pump bodies | ₹140–155 /kg |
| Brass (Honey) | Clean yellow brass solids | ₹400–430 /kg |
| Copper bare bright (Barley) | Clean bare wire | ₹620–660 /kg |
| Copper No. 2 (Birch/Cliff) | Oxidised / coated | ₹520–570 /kg |
| Insulated cable (Cu / Al) | Power & control cable | By recovery % |
| Machinery & plant | Any condition | Site quote |
Indicative only · rates move daily
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What moves scrap prices
- Copper, brass and aluminium follow LME and MCX metal prices and the rupee–dollar rate.
- Iron, MS and HMS follow domestic steel, billet and sponge iron prices, and landed import scrap prices.
- Stainless steel follows nickel prices; SS 316 > SS 304 > 200-series > 400-series.
- Segregated, clean, dry material earns the top of the range; mixed or contaminated lots earn less.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the scrap rate today in India?
Indicative industrial rates are shown in the table above and updated by the Kabadi24 trade desk. Because metal prices move daily with LME, MCX and steel markets, send photos and quantity to +91 97115 93877 for a written rate for your lot.
Why do scrap rates differ between buyers?
Buyers price grade, purity, quantity, freight to their furnace and payment terms differently. Compare written, grade-wise quotes on a net basis after loading, transport and deductions.
Are these rates for household scrap?
No. They apply to business lots of about 500 kg and above. Household raddi and small mixed quantities are priced differently.
How often are rates updated?
The trade desk reviews indicative rates regularly; the date at the top of the table shows the last update.