Delhi Metal Market Rates Today – 24 July 2025 | Copper, Brass, Aluminum & More

COPPER

ALUMINUM

BRASS

GUN METAL

LEAD

NICKEL

ZINC

IRON & STEEL

STAINLESS STEEL (SS)

LME / MCX – JULY

1. Copper (Cu)

• Uses: Widely used in electrical wiring, cables, motors, and electronics due to excellent conductivity.
• Types in Market: CC Rod, SD, Zero, Scrap, CcR (16 SWG), etc.
• Demand Drivers: Power infrastructure, electric vehicles, construction.
• Note: Copper scrap recycling is a major industry due to high reuse value.

2. Aluminum (Al)

• Uses: Found in construction, automotive parts, electrical transmission lines, kitchenware.
• Advantages: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, recyclable.
• Forms in Market: Ingot, wire scrap, bartan scrap, company grade.
• Note: India imports a large portion of aluminum despite having reserves.

3. Brass (Copper + Zinc Alloy)

• Uses: Plumbing, electrical fittings, musical instruments, decoration.
• Types in Market: Purja, Honey, Chadri, Jamnagar Honey Gulf/Europe, etc.
• Note: Brass scrap is often imported from the Gulf/UK for reprocessing in India.

4. Zinc (Zn)

• Uses: Galvanization of steel, batteries, die-casting alloys.
• Forms in Market: Ingot (HZ), dross, tukda, PMI.
• Note: Zinc prevents rusting and is vital for the automobile industry.

5. Lead (Pb)

• Uses: Batteries (especially inverters and automobiles), pigments, cable sheathing.
• Types: Soft, Hard, Bt Black/White.
• Hazard: Toxic in nature; safe handling is crucial.

🟣6. Nickel (Ni)

• Uses: Stainless steel production, batteries (especially in electric vehicles), plating.
• Market Types: Russian, Norway (graded by origin).
• Note: Nickel is highly volatile due to its link with global EV production.

7. Tin (Sn)

• Uses: Soldering, coating for food cans, electronics.
• Major Importers: Indonesia is one of the top exporters to India.
• Note: Tin is soft and used in small amounts but has high value.

8. Stainless Steel (SS)

• Uses: Utensils, architecture, surgical tools, industrial pipelines.
• Grades: 202, 304, 310, 316 – based on corrosion resistance and strength.
• Cutting Types: Plate cutting material usually has higher value.

Bonus Info: How Prices Are Determined

• LME (London Metal Exchange): Global benchmark for non-ferrous metal prices.
• MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange): Indian exchange where metal futures are traded.
• Supply & Demand: Prices fluctuate due to global supply chains, mining output, and geopolitical tensions.

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