Lead-Acid Battery Scrap Price in India — May 2026
Umbrella category — any lead-acid chemistry. Catch-all for every lead-acid sub-type: car, inverter, UPS, two-wheeler, telecom, solar storage, forklift, golf cart. India produces 150M+ lead-acid batteries annually with 95%+ recycling recovery rate.
Today's rate ₹65.64/kg India average
Per unit value ₹100–₹10,000 2–100 kg typical
Where it comes from
- All vehicle batteries
- All inverter / UPS batteries
- Industrial: forklifts, telecom, solar storage
Lead-Acid Battery scrap rates by city (20 cities listed)
Highest-paying cities first. Tap any row to see verified dealers and request a quote.
| City | State | Rate (₹/kg) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pune | Maharashtra | ₹71.5 | View Details → |
| Salem | Tamil Nadu | ₹70.65 | View Details → |
| Bangalore | Karnataka | ₹70.44 | View Details → |
| Delhi | Delhi | ₹70.27 | View Details → |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | ₹70.27 | View Details → |
| Yevla | Maharashtra | ₹70.26 | View Details → |
| Ulhasnagar | Maharashtra | ₹70.12 | View Details → |
| Bhuj | Gujarat | ₹70.1 | View Details → |
| Mukhed | Maharashtra | ₹70.05 | View Details → |
| Nawapur | Maharashtra | ₹69.96 | View Details → |
| Deesa | Gujarat | ₹69.95 | View Details → |
| Palghar | Maharashtra | ₹69.91 | View Details → |
| Neyveli (TS) | Tamil Nadu | ₹69.83 | View Details → |
| Talode | Maharashtra | ₹69.83 | View Details → |
| Aurangabad | Maharashtra | ₹69.82 | View Details → |
| Wankaner | Gujarat | ₹69.78 | View Details → |
| Tirukkoyilur | Tamil Nadu | ₹69.71 | View Details → |
| Madhugiri | Karnataka | ₹69.68 | View Details → |
| New Delhi | Delhi | ₹69.67 | View Details → |
| Farooqnagar | Telangana | ₹69.63 | View Details → |
Common lead-acid battery brands we accept
Brand doesn't change the scrap value — pricing is based on weight + condition. But we recognise the major Indian brands so you can quickly identify yours.
Exide
Amaron
SF Sonic
Tata Green
Luminous
Eastman
Okaya
HBL
Livguard
Safety + regulatory
Under Battery Waste Management Rules 2022, all lead-acid batteries must go to authorised recyclers. EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) credits flow from recycler → battery manufacturer.