Scrap Rates in Ludhiana 2026: Copper, Iron, AC, Battery & E-Waste Price Guide

INTRODUCTION If you have ever sold scrap in Ludhiana, you know the frustration. A street kabadiwala arrives, glances at your pile of old copper wire, iron rods, or broken refrigerator, and quotes a price that feels completely made up. You have no way to verify it. You either accept it or spend another month with the scrap blocking your storeroom. That era is over. In 2026, KabadiKing brings complete scrap rate transparency to Ludhiana — live commodity-linked prices, digital weighing, and instant payment, delivered to your doorstep. This guide gives you every scrap rate in Ludhiana for 2026, explains exactly how prices are calculated, and tells you how to get the maximum value for every kilogram you sell. Whether you are a homeowner in Model Town, a factory owner in Focal Point, an office manager in Civil Lines, or a shop owner on GT Road — this is the only scrap rate guide you need in Ludhiana this year. --- TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Why Scrap Rates Change Daily 2. Factors That Affect Scrap Prices in Ludhiana 3. Complete Scrap Rate Table — Ludhiana 2026 4. How to Get the Best Scrap Price 5. Common Mistakes That Reduce Scrap Value 6. Why Choose KabadiKing Over Other Scrap Dealers 7. Environmental Benefits of Recycling Scrap in Ludhiana 8. The Future of Scrap Recycling in India --- H2: WHY SCRAP RATES CHANGE DAILY One of the most important things to understand about scrap is this: scrap prices are not fixed. They move every single day — sometimes multiple times a day. This is not a trick that dealers use to confuse you. It is a direct reflection of global commodity markets. Copper traded on the London Metal Exchange (LME) today at $9,200 per tonne will be worth a different number tomorrow if global demand shifts, a major copper mine reports a strike, or the US dollar strengthens against the rupee. That change flows directly to what you receive per kilogram at your door in Ludhiana. This is why: - A copper wire buyer who quoted ₹490/kg last Tuesday might quote ₹510/kg today - Iron scrap that was ₹29/kg in January may be ₹33/kg in April - Battery lead prices spike predictably before monsoon season when inverter demand rises Street kabadiwalas exploit this lack of transparency. They know today's real rate. You do not. The gap between what they quote and the actual market rate is their profit margin — taken directly from your pocket. KabadiKing solves this by pulling live commodity data and displaying the actual market rate to you before a single collector steps out of their vehicle. What you see is what you get — no manipulation, no last-minute deductions. --- H2: FACTORS THAT AFFECT SCRAP PRICES IN LUDHIANA Understanding what drives your scrap price helps you time your sale and maximise returns: GLOBAL METAL DEMAND India imports significant quantities of copper, aluminium, and steel. When global manufacturing demand rises — particularly from China, the USA, or the EU — Indian scrap prices rise with it. When global demand falls, local rates follow. Ludhiana's industrial belt is directly connected to these international price movements. METAL QUALITY AND PURITY Pure copper wire with no insulation fetches ₹510–₹530/kg. Copper with PVC insulation attached may fetch ₹380–₹420/kg because recyclers must remove the coating. Clean, sorted, uncoated metal always commands the highest rate. QUANTITY SOLD Volume matters. A household selling 5 kg of copper wire gets a slightly lower rate than a factory selling 500 kg. KabadiKing offers competitive bulk rates for industrial sellers in Focal Point and along GT Road. MATERIAL CONDITION Working appliances command a higher price than non-working ones. A split AC in working condition can be resold, which commands ₹3,000–₹5,500. A non-working AC is valued purely for its scrap copper, aluminium, and steel — fetching ₹900–₹2,000. TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS The cost of pickup affects the net rate available. KabadiKing absorbs all pickup costs — its free home pickup model means you receive full market-linked rates without any logistics deduction from your payout. RECYCLING DEMAND IN PUNJAB Ludhiana's foundries and metal recycling units create strong local demand for iron, copper, and aluminium scrap. Strong local recycling demand keeps Ludhiana's scrap rates consistently competitive compared to smaller Punjab cities. RUPEE-DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE Since metal commodities are priced in US dollars globally, a weakening rupee pushes domestic scrap rates up and a strengthening rupee can compress them. This is a key reason why copper scrap rates in particular can move significantly week on week. --- H2: COMPLETE SCRAP RATE TABLE — LUDHIANA 2026 METAL SCRAP RATES: Material | Rate (per kg) | Notes ----------------------|------------------|-------------------------------- Copper wire (clean) | ₹510 – ₹530 | No insulation, clean Copper wire (coated) | ₹380 – ₹420 | PVC insulation attached Copper pipe / utensil | ₹440 – ₹510 | Mixed grade Brass (mixed) | ₹270 – ₹310 | Taps, fittings, utensils Brass (clean) | ₹300 – ₹320 | Sorted, clean brass Aluminium (sheets) | ₹100 – ₹115 | Clean sheets or profiles Aluminium (mixed) | ₹85 – ₹100 | Mixed household aluminium Aluminium cans | ₹70 – ₹90 | Beverage cans Iron / Mild Steel | ₹28 – ₹34 | Rods, pipes, structural Cast Iron | ₹22 – ₹28 | Heavy cast iron parts Stainless Steel | ₹45 – ₹70 | Vessels, sinks, grade dependent Zinc alloy | ₹160 – ₹200 | Die cast parts Lead (battery plates) | ₹95 – ₹130 | Clean battery lead APPLIANCE SCRAP RATES: Appliance | Working (₹) | Non-Working (₹) -----------------------------------|--------------------|----------------- Split AC (1–2 ton) | ₹3,000 – ₹5,500 | ₹1,200 – ₹2,000 Window AC | ₹2,000 – ₹3,500 | ₹900 – ₹1,800 Cassette / Central AC | ₹4,000 – ₹8,000+ | ₹1,500 – ₹3,000 Double door refrigerator | ₹2,500 – ₹5,000 | ₹1,000 – ₹1,800 Single door refrigerator | ₹1,800 – ₹3,500 | ₹700 – ₹1,400 Deep freezer | ₹2,000 – ₹4,500 | ₹900 – ₹1,800 Fully automatic washing machine | ₹2,000 – ₹4,000 | ₹600 – ₹1,200 Semi-automatic washing machine | ₹1,200 – ₹2,500 | ₹500 – ₹900 Desert cooler | ₹400 – ₹900 | ₹150 – ₹400 Water geyser | ₹400 – ₹800 | ₹200 – ₹400 Microwave oven | ₹500 – ₹900 | ₹200 – ₹500 Water purifier / RO | ₹300 – ₹700 | ₹150 – ₹350 BATTERY SCRAP RATES: Battery Type | Rate ------------------------------|------------------------------ Inverter battery (working) | ₹800 – ₹1,500 per piece Inverter battery (dead) | ₹200 – ₹500 per piece Car battery (scrap) | ₹150 – ₹400 per piece Truck battery | ₹300 – ₹700 per piece Two-wheeler battery | ₹80 – ₹200 per piece Solar battery (large) | ₹500 – ₹1,500 per piece GENERATOR SCRAP RATES: Generator Type | Rate ---------------------------------|------------------------------ Small generator (working,

1. Free Doorstep Pickup — Zero Cost to You KabadiKing sends a verified collector to your home, office, or factory in Ludhiana at no charge. No transport arrangement, no loading help needed, no trip to a scrap yard. The service comes to you. 2. Instant Payment — Cash or UPI on the Spot The moment weighing is complete, you are paid. GPay, PhonePe, Paytm, or cash. No bank transfer delays. No following up the next day. Immediate and final. 3. Digital Calibrated Weighing — Zero Disputes Every collector carries a certified digital scale. The reading is displayed live on the app in front of you. You confirm the total before payment is processed. The era of manual scale manipulation ends here. 4. Transparent Live Pricing — See Rates Before Booking KabadiKing shows you today's actual commodity-linked rates before you confirm your booking. No surprises on arrival. The rate you see is the rate you receive — guaranteed. 5. All Scrap Types in One Trip Copper, iron, aluminium, brass, old AC, fridge, generator, battery, paper, plastic, e-waste — one booking handles every category. One collector. One payment. One receipt. 6. Certified Eco-Friendly Recycling KabadiKing partners exclusively with PPCB-certified recyclers in Punjab. Your scrap — especially e-waste, batteries, and AC refrigerant — is disposed of safely and legally. You receive documentation for compliance if required. 7. Industrial and Bulk Collection Factories, offices, schools, warehouses, and housing societies in Ludhiana can book bulk pickups through KabadiKing with competitive bulk rates, GST-compliant invoicing, and e-waste compliance certificates.

EXAMPLE 1 — Family Selling Old AC and Refrigerator, Gurdev Nagar The Sharma family in Gurdev Nagar replaced both their 9-year-old window AC and their double-door refrigerator during a home renovation. Both were non-working. They booked a KabadiKing pickup at 9am. By 11:15am, the collector had arrived, removed both heavy appliances using a trolley (no lifting by the family), weighed them digitally on-site, and paid ₹3,250 via PhonePe. The street kabadiwala who had come by the previous week had offered ₹1,800 for both combined. EXAMPLE 2 — Factory Selling Industrial Metal Scrap, Focal Point A cycle parts manufacturer in Focal Point had accumulated 4 months of production scrap: aluminium offcuts, copper motor winding scrap, mild steel turnings, and brass fittings. Unsorted, a local dealer had quoted ₹38/kg flat for the entire pile. KabadiKing assessed each material separately after sorting: - Aluminium: 320 kg at ₹106/kg = ₹33,920 - Copper winding: 85 kg at ₹498/kg = ₹42,330 - Mild steel: 680 kg at ₹31/kg = ₹21,080 - Brass fittings: 45 kg at ₹298/kg = ₹13,410 TOTAL: ₹1,10,740 versus the dealer's flat quote of ₹43,700. Difference: ₹67,040 earned extra by sorting and using KabadiKing. EXAMPLE 3 — Office Disposing of Old Computers, Civil Lines A chartered accountancy firm in Civil Lines upgraded its workstations and needed to dispose of 12 old desktops, 10 monitors, 3 printers, a UPS, and assorted cables. KabadiKing arranged a bulk e-waste pickup with certified PPCB-compliant disposal documentation: - 12 desktops: ₹6,600 - 10 monitors: ₹2,500 - 3 printers: ₹750 - UPS unit: ₹400 - Cables and peripherals: ₹350 TOTAL PAID: ₹10,600 + certified e-waste recycling certificate issued for the firm's compliance records. Entire process: booked Monday morning, completed same afternoon.

Scrap rates in Ludhiana in 2026 are more transparent, more trackable, and more valuable than ever before — if you know where to look and who to trust. Copper sits at ₹480–₹530/kg. Iron at ₹28–₹34/kg. An old split AC can fetch ₹900–₹5,500. A dead inverter battery is worth ₹200–₹500. Your old desktop computer has ₹400–₹900 of recoverable value. Every pile of scrap in your storeroom, factory floor, or office corner is cash waiting to be collected. But getting full market value requires live rates, honest weighing, and a platform that works for you — not against you. KabadiKing is that platform. Built in Ludhiana. Serving Ludhiana. Paying Ludhiana's best live scrap rates with free pickup, digital weighing, and instant payment. No national app can match our local depth. No street kabadiwala can match our transparency. No competitor in Ludhiana can match our full-category coverage — from copper wire and iron rods to generators, dead batteries, and e-waste. SELL SCRAP. GET PAID. Book your free scrap pickup with KabadiKing today. 📞 +91-6280638378 📞 +91-9803454562 🌐 www.kabadiking.in Clever Trade. Cleaner India.