Scrap Rates in Puducherry
Today's average scrap rates and verified dealers across Puducherry. See state-wide prices for iron, copper, brass, aluminum and more below — or pick your city for local rates.
Puducherry is an active scrap-metal market, powered by electronics and food processing and supported by ongoing construction and vehicle scrappage. With trade concentrated near the PIPDIC industrial estate, the state sees consistent year-round demand for both ferrous and non-ferrous metal.
The metals traded most in Puducherry include auto component scrap and textile machinery parts, plus standard household scrap such as copper wiring, aluminium utensils and iron. Pricing in the state is aligned with Tamil Nadu pricing, on a shared industrial ecosystem; the averages above are refreshed daily against live market rates.
Scrap prices vary from city to city within Puducherry, depending on local demand and the nearest industrial hub. For a precise quote, pick your city from the list below to see verified dealers and live per-kilo rates. Comparing two or three dealers before selling typically improves the final price by 5–10%.
Today's Average Scrap Rates in Puducherry
Average price per kg across 4 cities in Puducherry, updated 23 June 2026. Tap a material for city-by-city prices.
| Material | Avg Rate | City Range |
|---|---|---|
| AC Compressor | ₹96.42/kg | ₹93.48 – ₹99.88 |
| Aluminum | ₹151.49/kg | ₹145.89 – ₹156.66 |
| Brass | ₹417.25/kg | ₹399.31 – ₹432.70 |
| Car Battery | ₹64.76/kg | ₹62.81 – ₹67.44 |
| Car Body | ₹25.39/kg | ₹24.81 – ₹26.22 |
| Cardboard | ₹7.87/kg | ₹7.65 – ₹7.99 |
| Catalytic Converter | ₹1,167.84/kg | ₹1,141.12 – ₹1,200.66 |
| Copper | ₹575.42/kg | ₹559.56 – ₹587.62 |
| E-Waste | ₹44.89/kg | ₹44.01 – ₹46.30 |
| Inverter Battery | ₹71.25/kg | ₹70.04 – ₹73.21 |
| Iron | ₹33.06/kg | ₹32.25 – ₹33.87 |
| Lead Acid Battery | ₹65.62/kg | ₹63.14 – ₹67.28 |
| Lithium Ion Battery | ₹89.57/kg | ₹87.54 – ₹91.48 |
| Newspaper | ₹13.91/kg | ₹13.58 – ₹14.26 |
| Plastic | ₹13.16/kg | ₹12.64 – ₹13.62 |
| Radiator | ₹183.95/kg | ₹181.64 – ₹189.06 |
| Stainless Steel | ₹131.04/kg | ₹124.91 – ₹136.06 |
| Tin | ₹17.31/kg | ₹16.66 – ₹18.21 |
| Two Wheeler Battery | ₹60.49/kg | ₹58.94 – ₹62.57 |
| UPS Battery | ₹64.51/kg | ₹63.91 – ₹65.52 |