Scrap Rates in Karnataka
Today's average scrap rates and verified dealers across Karnataka. See state-wide prices for iron, copper, brass, aluminum and more below — or pick your city for local rates.
Karnataka is an active scrap-metal market, powered by steel mills and automobile production and supported by ongoing construction and vehicle scrappage. With trade concentrated near Bangalore Electronics City, the state sees consistent year-round demand for both ferrous and non-ferrous metal.
Karnataka's yards deal heavily in electronic-waste metals and aerospace alloy scrap, with iron and copper always in steady demand. Prices in the state are premium for non-ferrous metals around Bangalore, with the Bellary belt setting ferrous rates. The rate table above tracks the daily state-wide average for every major material.
Rates differ across Karnataka's cities — places closer to industrial hubs usually pay a little more for ferrous scrap. Choose your city below for verified local dealers and today's exact rates. Sorting scrap by metal type before selling can raise the payout by 10–20%.
Today's Average Scrap Rates in Karnataka
Average price per kg across 90 cities in Karnataka, updated 10 September 2026. Tap a material for city-by-city prices.
| Material | Avg Rate | City Range |
|---|---|---|
| AC Compressor | ₹100.90/kg | ₹95.35 – ₹108.37 |
| Aluminum | ₹153.19/kg | ₹141.73 – ₹163.65 |
| Brass | ₹409.01/kg | ₹380.62 – ₹433.46 |
| Car Battery | ₹64.21/kg | ₹59.27 – ₹69.09 |
| Car Body | ₹30.74/kg | ₹29.13 – ₹32.65 |
| Cardboard | ₹7.93/kg | ₹7.43 – ₹8.44 |
| Catalytic Converter | ₹1,209.38/kg | ₹1,128.96 – ₹1,279.66 |
| Copper | ₹602.65/kg | ₹564.85 – ₹666.89 |
| E-Waste | ₹43.35/kg | ₹40.15 – ₹46.05 |
| Inverter Battery | ₹81.64/kg | ₹76.68 – ₹87.91 |
| Iron | ₹33.35/kg | ₹31.51 – ₹35.72 |
| Lead Acid Battery | ₹62.57/kg | ₹59.07 – ₹67.90 |
| Lithium Ion Battery | ₹85.62/kg | ₹78.93 – ₹90.41 |
| Newspaper | ₹12.77/kg | ₹11.92 – ₹13.49 |
| Plastic | ₹14.29/kg | ₹13.40 – ₹15.28 |
| Radiator | ₹200.40/kg | ₹187.92 – ₹212.78 |
| Stainless Steel | ₹136.39/kg | ₹127.75 – ₹146.26 |
| Tin | ₹17.53/kg | ₹16.26 – ₹18.60 |
| Two Wheeler Battery | ₹66.28/kg | ₹62.11 – ₹70.52 |
| UPS Battery | ₹74.13/kg | ₹68.79 – ₹80.23 |