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 7 August 2026. Tap a material for city-by-city prices.
| Material | Avg Rate | City Range |
|---|---|---|
| AC Compressor | ₹100.65/kg | ₹95.64 – ₹107.96 |
| Aluminum | ₹155.70/kg | ₹143.94 – ₹166.65 |
| Brass | ₹407.09/kg | ₹384.36 – ₹435.86 |
| Car Battery | ₹63.82/kg | ₹59.55 – ₹68.58 |
| Car Body | ₹28.70/kg | ₹27.22 – ₹31.22 |
| Cardboard | ₹7.66/kg | ₹7.21 – ₹8.11 |
| Catalytic Converter | ₹1,265.06/kg | ₹1,177.58 – ₹1,330.81 |
| Copper | ₹630.70/kg | ₹593.12 – ₹682.98 |
| E-Waste | ₹43.39/kg | ₹39.95 – ₹46.00 |
| Inverter Battery | ₹77.75/kg | ₹73.08 – ₹82.44 |
| Iron | ₹32.55/kg | ₹30.50 – ₹34.42 |
| Lead Acid Battery | ₹64.44/kg | ₹61.71 – ₹69.86 |
| Lithium Ion Battery | ₹86.67/kg | ₹81.08 – ₹91.16 |
| Newspaper | ₹13.07/kg | ₹12.23 – ₹13.76 |
| Plastic | ₹14.04/kg | ₹13.25 – ₹14.90 |
| Radiator | ₹189.48/kg | ₹178.80 – ₹200.76 |
| Stainless Steel | ₹132.31/kg | ₹124.88 – ₹140.76 |
| Tin | ₹17.25/kg | ₹16.19 – ₹18.23 |
| Two Wheeler Battery | ₹65.28/kg | ₹61.42 – ₹69.22 |
| UPS Battery | ₹68.80/kg | ₹64.57 – ₹73.51 |