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 21 September 2026. Tap a material for city-by-city prices.
| Material | Avg Rate | City Range |
|---|---|---|
| AC Compressor | ₹105.43/kg | ₹99.05 – ₹114.44 |
| Aluminum | ₹153.36/kg | ₹142.31 – ₹165.39 |
| Brass | ₹406.54/kg | ₹374.75 – ₹434.18 |
| Car Battery | ₹63.52/kg | ₹58.71 – ₹68.77 |
| Car Body | ₹30.35/kg | ₹28.64 – ₹32.35 |
| Cardboard | ₹7.59/kg | ₹7.11 – ₹8.08 |
| Catalytic Converter | ₹1,200.34/kg | ₹1,115.61 – ₹1,269.65 |
| Copper | ₹605.61/kg | ₹565.20 – ₹667.00 |
| E-Waste | ₹43.66/kg | ₹40.35 – ₹46.80 |
| Inverter Battery | ₹83.12/kg | ₹77.42 – ₹90.20 |
| Iron | ₹37.72/kg | ₹35.52 – ₹40.25 |
| Lead Acid Battery | ₹63.70/kg | ₹60.48 – ₹69.28 |
| Lithium Ion Battery | ₹84.67/kg | ₹77.77 – ₹89.49 |
| Newspaper | ₹12.73/kg | ₹11.74 – ₹13.49 |
| Plastic | ₹14.18/kg | ₹13.31 – ₹15.20 |
| Radiator | ₹202.07/kg | ₹189.68 – ₹214.64 |
| Stainless Steel | ₹130.57/kg | ₹121.75 – ₹140.55 |
| Tin | ₹17.20/kg | ₹15.98 – ₹18.36 |
| Two Wheeler Battery | ₹63.89/kg | ₹59.98 – ₹68.03 |
| UPS Battery | ₹72.56/kg | ₹66.97 – ₹78.90 |