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 88 cities in Karnataka, updated 23 June 2026. Tap a material for city-by-city prices.
| Material | Avg Rate | City Range |
|---|---|---|
| AC Compressor | ₹99.53/kg | ₹94.65 – ₹105.15 |
| Aluminum | ₹155.42/kg | ₹145.37 – ₹164.57 |
| Brass | ₹426.62/kg | ₹407.56 – ₹449.75 |
| Car Battery | ₹65.76/kg | ₹61.84 – ₹69.71 |
| Car Body | ₹26.13/kg | ₹24.68 – ₹27.75 |
| Cardboard | ₹7.90/kg | ₹7.47 – ₹8.29 |
| Catalytic Converter | ₹1,202.41/kg | ₹1,139.36 – ₹1,260.31 |
| Copper | ₹588.42/kg | ₹558.32 – ₹619.85 |
| E-Waste | ₹45.01/kg | ₹42.34 – ₹47.50 |
| Inverter Battery | ₹72.33/kg | ₹68.59 – ₹76.32 |
| Iron | ₹33.75/kg | ₹32.15 – ₹35.51 |
| Lead Acid Battery | ₹67.59/kg | ₹64.18 – ₹72.24 |
| Lithium Ion Battery | ₹90.86/kg | ₹85.26 – ₹95.21 |
| Newspaper | ₹14.31/kg | ₹13.54 – ₹15.15 |
| Plastic | ₹13.52/kg | ₹12.84 – ₹14.25 |
| Radiator | ₹190.24/kg | ₹179.36 – ₹201.26 |
| Stainless Steel | ₹133.78/kg | ₹127.21 – ₹145.06 |
| Tin | ₹17.57/kg | ₹16.70 – ₹18.57 |
| Two Wheeler Battery | ₹61.83/kg | ₹58.62 – ₹65.33 |
| UPS Battery | ₹66.80/kg | ₹63.79 – ₹71.19 |