If you are searching for the scrap rate today in Ludhiana, the first step is to identify the material you want to sell. Iron, copper, aluminium, brass, batteries, paper and plastic all have different pricing considerations. The scrap price per kg in Ludhiana can change according to market demand, material grade, cleanliness, quantity and transportation costs. The price advertised online may also differ from the final offer for a specific item.
Today's Scrap Rates in Ludhiana: Material-Wise Guide
People searching for today's kabadi rate often want to know the current value of their old metal, appliances or recyclable materials. Use the following table to identify the relevant category, then check Scraplift's current indicative rates for the latest available information.
| Scrap category | What affects the price? | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Iron scrap | Grade, thickness, rust and quantity | Current iron rate per kg |
| Copper scrap | Purity, grade and insulation | Current copper rate per kg |
| Aluminium scrap | Alloy, cleanliness and mixed materials | Current aluminium rate per kg |
| Brass scrap | Composition, fittings and cleanliness | Current brass rate per kg |
| Stainless steel | Grade, composition and contamination | Current stainless steel rate |
| Paper and cardboard | Quality, dryness and sorted quantity | Current rate by accepted grade |
| Plastic scrap | Plastic type, cleanliness and sorting | Current rate by plastic type |
| Batteries | Chemistry, type, condition and handling | Accepted category and applicable quote |
This is a category guide, not a live price feed. Do not enter unverified prices or describe estimates as guaranteed offers.
What Is the Scrap Price Per Kg in Ludhiana?
The scrap price per kg in Ludhiana depends on the type and grade of material. Clean, correctly sorted scrap may receive a different offer from mixed or contaminated material. Some appliances and electronic items may be assessed per unit or according to their recoverable materials rather than using one standard per-kilogram rate. For example, copper wire, iron components and aluminium frames should not be assumed to have the same price across all grades or buyers. Always confirm the pricing unit and final offer before selling.
Why Do Scrap Rates Change?
- Market demand: Industrial demand and commodity market movements can influence scrap values.
- Material grade: Purity, composition and recoverable content affect valuation.
- Quantity: Larger quantities may receive different quotations depending on buyer policy.
- Condition: Rust, contamination, insulation and missing components can affect the offer.
- Transportation: Collection distance, loading requirements and logistics may affect the final quote.
- Buyer policy: Different buyers can offer different prices for the same category.
How to Get a Better Offer for Your Scrap in Ludhiana
- Identify and separate the different scrap materials where practical.
- Check the latest indicative rate for the correct category and grade.
- Share clear photographs and accurate quantity details with the buyer.
- Compare quotations using the same unit and material specification.
- Confirm weighing, collection charges if any, and the final offer before handover.
The best way to compare scrap offers is to check the material grade, quantity, pricing unit and collection terms—not just the advertised rate.
Where Can You Sell Scrap in Ludhiana?
1. If you want to sell old metal, supported appliances or electronics, compare local scrap buyers and confirm which categories they accept. Scraplift provides a place to check supported items, review indicative rates and request pickup for eligible addresses. Availability depends on the item, service area and collection arrangements. Check the accepted categories and confirm the details before scheduling a visit.

| Scrap category | Material / grade | Published rate |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | Armature (Bhatti) | ₹1,462 |
| Copper | Armature (Plant) | ₹1,464 |
| Copper | CC Rod | ₹1,590 |
| Copper | CCR Rod (1.6 mm reference) | ₹1,536 |
| Copper | Super D Rod (1.6 mm reference) | ₹1,524 |
| Copper | Kaliya Rod (1.6 mm reference) | ₹1,518 |
| Brass | Purja | ₹900 |
| Brass | Honey | ₹938 |
| Brass | Chadri | ₹920 |
| Aluminium | Wire Scrap | ₹326+ |
| Aluminium | Purja (Local) | ₹242+ |
| Aluminium | Purja (Engine Import) | ₹246+ |
| Aluminium | Bartan Scrap | ₹288+ |
| Aluminium | Company Rod | ₹352+ |
| Aluminium | Company Rod | ₹352+ |
| Aluminium | Local Rod | ₹334+ |
| Aluminium | Company Ingot | ₹340+ |
| Lead | Soft | ₹191+ |
| Lead | Hard | ₹197+ |
| Lead | White Battery Scrap | ₹114.50+ |
| Gun Metal | Mix | ₹1,070 |
| Gun Metal | Local | ₹1,060 |
| Gun Metal | Jalandhar | ₹1,090 |
| Zinc Scrap | Standard Dhada | ₹342 |
| Zinc Scrap | Die-Cast Scrap | ₹352 |
| Zinc Scrap | Big Size Tukdi | ₹362 |
| Zinc Scrap | Regular Size Tukdi | ₹355 |
| Zinc Scrap | Small Size Tukdi | ₹343 |
| Zinc Ingots | Hindustan Zinc | ₹358 |
| Zinc Ingots | PMI | ₹442 |
| Zinc Ingots | Australia | ₹522 |
| Zinc Ingots | Zamak 3 | ₹468 |
| Zinc Ingots | Zamak 5 | ₹468 |
| Zinc Ingots | Zamak 5 | ₹475 |
| Nickel | Nickel Cathode | ₹1,630 |
| Tin | Tin Ingot (INDO) | ₹5,625 |
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