| Metal / Category | Type / Sub‑Category | Rate (INR/kg or unspecified unit) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | Cc | 975 | Standard Copper |
| Sd | 902 | super D Copper | |
| Zero | 896 | Zero grade | |
| Scrap | 854 | Previously ~804+ | |
| CcR | 934 | 16 swg, previously ~874+ | |
| Brass | Purja | 520+ / 555 | Clean brass sheet; range |
| Honey | 560+ / 590 | Honeycomb brass | |
| Chadri | 535+ / 570 | Chadri type brass | |
| GunMetal | Local | 645 | Local mix |
| Mix | 655 | Mixed composition | |
| Jalandhar | 675 | Jalandhar origin | |
| Ahmedabad | CcR | 871+ | Ahmedabad rate |
| Bunching | 890+ | ||
| Scrap | 805+ | ||
| Tukdi | 830+ | ||
| Jamnagar Brass | Honey Gulf | 575+ | |
| Honey Europe/UK | 580+ | ||
| Local (Vilayati) | 545+ | ||
| Aluminum | Company (WIE/20) | 274+ | Refined aluminum |
| Local | 251+ / 271 | Local scrap or stock | |
| Ingot | 258+ | Cast ingots | |
| Wire scrap | 239 | Old wire scrap | |
| Bartan | 209 | Kitchenware aluminum | |
| Purja | 197 (Imp 201) | Imported purja at ~201 | |
| Lead | Soft | 181+ / 199 | Soft lead |
| Hard | 201+ / 220 | Hard lead | |
| Bt B/W | 98 / 117.5 | Battery Black / White | |
| Nickel | Russian | 1350+ / 1410 | Russian origin |
| Norway | 1355+ / 1415 | Norwegian origin | |
| Zinc | Ingot (HZ) | 277+ / 295 | High-grade zinc |
| Dross | 225+ / 244 | Zinc dross | |
| Tukda | 222+ / 242 | Small pieces | |
| PMI | 242+ / 262 | PMI type zinc | |
| Tin | Indonesia | 2980+ / 3100 | Indonesian tin scrap |
| Cadmium | — | 390+ / 435 | |
| Mild Steel (MS) | Ingot | 40800 | MS ingot price |
| Scrap (New) | 32600 | New MS scrap | |
| Scrap | 29100 | Generic MS scrap | |
| Billet | 40900 | MS billet rate | |
| Cast Iron | Local | 34400 | |
| Imported | 34900 | ||
| Stainless Steel (SS) | Local Mix | 58 / 59+ | Per kg or local rate |
| 202 | 57+ | ||
| 304 | 109 / 110 / 116 | Plate cutting variant | |
| 310 | 300 | ||
| 316 | 209 / 223 | Plate cutting | |
| LME/MCX | Closed | Market closed | |
Interesting & Fresh Metal Insights (Not Previously Shared)
1. Copper – The Electrical Backbone
- Over 60% of all copper produced globally is used in electrical applications (wiring, motors, electronics).
- India is the 2nd largest consumer of copper in Asia, after China.
- Green energy growth, especially electric vehicles and solar panels, is expected to double copper demand by 2035.
2. Aluminum – The Lightweight Leader
- Aluminum is 100% recyclable without any loss in properties.
- The automotive industry prefers aluminum over steel due to its lightweight and fuel-efficiency benefits.
- India’s aluminum production is led by companies like NALCO, Vedanta, and Hindalco.
3. Zinc – Silent Corrosion Fighter
- Over 50% of global zinc is used for galvanizing steel to prevent rust.
- Zinc oxide is also used in medicines, cosmetics, and paints.
- Zinc demand increases with infrastructure projects due to its protective role in steel structures.
4. Lead – Still Dominated by Batteries
- Around 85% of all lead goes into lead-acid batteries used in vehicles, inverters, and UPS systems.
- Despite growth in lithium-ion batteries, lead-acid is still dominant in India due to cost-effectiveness.
- India is both a major consumer and recycler of lead scrap.
5. Stainless Steel (SS) – The Anti-Corrosion Star
- SS 304 and SS 316 are the most used grades in food, pharma, and marine industries due to corrosion resistance.
- Stainless steel production in India crossed 4 million metric tons in 2024, led by Jindal Stainless and Aperam.
- Stainless steel is now being widely used in metro rail infrastructure and modern construction.
6. Market Trend Watch (2025 Mid-Year)
- Scrap metal prices are closely linked to global LME (London Metal Exchange) and energy costs.
- In 2025, the nickel price surge is due to battery-grade demand from EV manufacturers.
- MS Ingot and billet prices vary weekly, especially with rising coal prices in Bellary and Mandi
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