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Updated 11 Oct 2026

Scrap Rates Today in India & Global Metal Prices

Live scrap rates in India for copper, aluminium, brass, steel, stainless steel, zinc, lead, battery and e-waste scrap, alongside global LME metal prices (shown with a 2-day delay). Live rates are free for registered members.

India scrap prices today

Today’s market move for each grade. Live ₹/kg rates are shown to registered members. Tap a material for its 30-day trend.

Ferrous

MaterialLive rate (₹/kg)ChangeUpdated
MS Scrap – HMS 1 & 2Heavy melting steel, mixedSign up to view0.00%
CR / HR Coil ScrapCold & hot-rolled sheet cuttingsSign up to view0.00%
Cast Iron ScrapMachine borings & turningsSign up to view0.00%
Stainless Steel 304Sheet & utensil grade scrapSign up to view▲ +0.62%
Stainless Steel 202Utensil / fabrication scrapSign up to view▲ +0.30%

Non-Ferrous

MaterialLive rate (₹/kg)ChangeUpdated
Copper – Bright / Millberry>99% bare bright wireSign up to view▲ +1.07%
Copper – Mixed / Cable ScrapMixed grade, armature/cableSign up to view▲ +1.07%
Aluminium – Ingot GradeExtrusion & section scrapSign up to view▼ -0.22%
Aluminium – Utensil / SheetCutting & utensil scrapSign up to view▼ -0.21%
Brass ScrapMixed sheet & honey scrapSign up to view▲ +1.07%
Zinc ScrapIngot & die-cast scrapSign up to view▲ +1.51%
Lead ScrapNon-battery ingot scrapSign up to view▲ +0.71%

E-Waste & Battery

MaterialLive rate (₹/kg)ChangeUpdated
Populated PCBMixed-grade circuit boardsSign up to view0.00%
Bare PCBStripped board scrapSign up to view0.00%
Li-ion Battery ScrapEV & industrial pack scrapSign up to view0.00%
Lead-Acid Battery ScrapAutomotive / industrialSign up to view▲ +0.71%

Global metal prices (LME)

London Metal Exchange cash settlement prices in US$ per tonne, shown with a 2-day delay. Today’s live LME prices are free for registered members. Indian non-ferrous scrap prices follow these benchmarks.

MetalUS$/tonne₹/kgChangePrice dateToday’s live price
LME Copper$14,510₹1,403.55▲ +0.03%Sign up to view
LME Aluminium$3,103₹300.10▼ -1.02%Sign up to view
LME Zinc$3,799₹367.48▼ -0.11%Sign up to view
LME Nickel$15,645₹1,513.34▲ +0.74%Sign up to view
LME Lead$1,845₹178.42▲ +0.38%Sign up to view
LME Tin$54,000₹5,223.42▼ -0.51%Sign up to view

Global prices are London Metal Exchange benchmarks, shown with a 2-day delay. Final scrap prices depend on grade, sorting, quantity, location, taxes and transport.

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What is moving metal prices

A short daily brief on global metal markets, the rupee and Indian scrap demand, and what it means for your business.

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What moves scrap prices

01

Global benchmark (LME)

Indian non-ferrous scrap follows London Metal Exchange prices, usually within one to three trading days.

02

Rupee vs dollar

Metals are priced in dollars. A weaker rupee raises rupee scrap prices even if global prices are flat.

03

China demand

China uses about half the world’s copper and aluminium. Its factory and property activity moves global prices.

04

Mine and smelter supply

Strikes, accidents, power shortages and export bans tighten supply and push prices up.

05

Inventories

Falling warehouse stocks signal a tight market; rising stocks mean buyers are not absorbing supply.

06

Energy and freight

Smelting is energy-hungry and scrap moves by sea and road, so oil, power and freight costs matter.

07

Interest rates and the dollar

High rates and a strong dollar make metal more expensive to hold and tend to weigh on prices.

08

Trade policy

Tariffs, import duties and export curbs change where metal flows and can tighten supply elsewhere.

09

Local demand and season

Construction, auto and electrical demand, festivals and the monsoon shift buying month to month.

10

Grade and quantity

Purity, sorting, lot size and pickup location explain why the same scrap gets different prices.

FAQ

Scrap prices: common questions

What is the scrap rate today in India?

Recyclaro publishes live rates for copper, aluminium, brass, steel, stainless steel, zinc, lead, battery and e-waste scrap, updated several times a day. Today’s ₹/kg rates are free for registered members: sign up or log in to see them. This page shows each grade’s daily move and global LME prices with a 2-day delay.

How often are these scrap prices updated?

Rates refresh several times a day. Each row shows the date of its latest market price; global LME prices update after each London trading day.

Why do scrap prices differ between cities and buyers?

Prices change with grade, purity, sorting, lot size, distance to the buyer, taxes and transport. These pages show a benchmark; your final price is agreed with the buyer.

How are Indian scrap prices linked to LME prices?

Copper, aluminium, zinc, lead and nickel are priced globally in US$ on the London Metal Exchange. Indian scrap prices follow LME moves, converted at the rupee exchange rate, plus local supply and demand.

How can I see live scrap rates?

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