Delhi is north India's scrap trading hub, and prices in the Mayapuri and NCR markets convert world benchmarks to rupees per kilogram with the currency doing half the daily movement. Dealer networks buy door to door; commercial sellers need GST invoices, and cash is common only on small lots.
Scrap metal prices per kg in Delhi
| Scrap type | Price (INR) | Change | Global reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-ferrous (per kg) | |||
| Copper Scrap | ₹1,114 / kg | ▲ +1.22% | $5.81 / lb |
| Aluminum Scrap | ₹167 / kg | ▲ +1.16% | $0.87 / lb |
| Brass Scrap | ₹679 / kg | ▲ +1.14% | $3.54 / lb |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | ₹109 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.57 / lb |
| Lead Scrap | ₹113 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.59 / lb |
| Zinc Scrap | ₹173 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.90 / lb |
| Battery Scrap | ₹44 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.23 / lb |
| Radiator Scrap | ₹640 / kg | ▲ +1.21% | $3.34 / lb |
| Wire Scrap | ₹539 / kg | ▲ +1.44% | $2.81 / lb |
| Cable Scrap | ₹359 / kg | ▲ +1.08% | $1.87 / lb |
| Electronic Scrap | ₹153 / kg | ▲ +1.27% | $0.80 / lb |
| Ferrous and bulk (per tonne) | |||
| Steel Scrap | ₹28,765 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $300 / ton |
| Iron Scrap | ₹25,313 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $264 / ton |
| Car Scrap | ₹34,518 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $360 / ton |
| Cast Iron | ₹27,614 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $288 / ton |
Indicative dealer prices for clean, sorted scrap in India, shown here for Delhi. Individual yards quote around this level by grade, volume and condition; the derivation from exchange benchmarks and the exchange rate (1 USD = 94.55 INR) is described in the methodology section below.
Delhi scrap price chart (INR)
Daily open, high, low and close for the most traded scrap metals in INR, the same series Delhi yards price against. Scroll to zoom and drag to move along the timeline.
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The scrap market in Delhi
Delhi's trade runs through dealer markets rather than western-style yards: Mayapuri in the west is the famous one, with Naraina and the outer industrial belts feeding a chain of aggregators who sort, grade and truck material to rolling mills and foundries across the NCR in Ghaziabad, Faridabad and beyond.
The rupee sets the tone: benchmarks are dollar prices, so a weak rupee lifts kabadi rates even on a quiet metal day. Copper, brass and aluminium command fine grading here, and the door-to-door kabadiwala network means household scrap has a real price floor most countries lack.
- Region
- Delhi NCR, India
- Quoted in
- INR per kg (non-ferrous), per tonne (ferrous)
- Yards cluster in
- Mayapuri, Naraina, Ghaziabad, Faridabad
- Demand from
- NCR rolling mills, foundries, refiners
Where the scrap yards are in Delhi
- Mayapuri: the storied west Delhi scrap market and its dealer lanes.
- Naraina and Anand Parbat: mixed metal and machinery dealers.
- Ghaziabad and Sahibabad: the NCR mill belt buying ferrous in volume.
- Faridabad and the southern fringe: foundry and industrial buyers.
What pays well in Delhi
- Copper and brass, graded finely by the specialist dealers.
- Aluminium extrusion and utensil grade in volume.
- Heavy ferrous delivered toward the NCR mills.
Selling scrap metal in Delhi: rules, ID and payment
Scrap trades under GST: commercial sellers invoice with GST and e-way bills move truckloads, while household cash sales stay informal and legal at small scale. Vehicle scrapping now runs through registered facilities that issue deposit certificates; for cable and utility metal, buyers ask where it came from.
Before any sale, check the live board above, sort by grade and get quotes from two or three buyers; the best scrap price guide covers the routine and the calculator turns a weight into a figure at today's price. To judge whether a local quote is competitive, our note on telling a well-paying yard from a headline rate sets out the benchmark test.
Delhi scrap price FAQ
What is the scrap copper price in Delhi today?
As of the latest update, the indicative price for clean number 1 copper is about ₹1,114 per kg in INR. Delhi yards typically quote within a few percent of that figure either side, depending on grade, volume and the buyer; the live board above shows all fifteen grades.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Delhi?
Small lots go to the kabadiwala or a local dealer; serious weight goes to Mayapuri and the Naraina lanes where competing dealers quote on the spot. For truckloads of ferrous, the Ghaziabad and Faridabad mill buyers pay best because the freight ends at their gate.
Why do Delhi rates change even when world prices are flat?
The rupee. Benchmarks are set in US dollars, so when the rupee slips, the per-kilogram rate in Delhi rises to match, and when it firms, rates ease. Dealers reset morning rates on both the metal and the currency.
Are Delhi prices different from the national board?
The board on this page is the India indicative level, and Delhi yards trade around it rather than exactly on it. Local competition, freight to the nearest consumer and the day's export demand set the spread, which is why two quotes in the same city can differ by several percent on the same morning.
Sources and methodology
The Delhi board uses the India indicative prices: global exchange benchmarks (COMEX copper, CME aluminum and steel, NYMEX platinum and palladium, IMF monthly lead, zinc and nickel) multiplied by typical yard recovery shares, a local market factor of 0.92 and the day's exchange rate. The full method, the recovery shares and the correction policy are on our editorial policy page; local notes on this page are reviewed against published dealer information and reader corrections sent to info@scrappricetoday.com.
Prices are indicative and for information only; they are not offers to buy or sell. Yard quotes in Delhi vary by grade, volume, condition and buyer.
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