Chennai Scrap Rates Today – December 26, 2025
IndiaSEVA.com tracks daily scrap prices in Chennai to help buyers, sellers, and recyclers make informed decisions. Today’s rates show steady demand for copper, with stable pricing for aluminium and brass, despite global metal-market fluctuations.
Key Metal Scrap Rates (Chennai)
|
Material |
Rate (₹/kg) |
Market Note |
|
Copper DC |
600.50 |
Premium-grade demand remains firm |
|
Copper OC |
550.00 |
Stable baseline pricing |
|
Brass |
300.00 |
Consistent for standard scrap |
|
Aluminium |
120.00 |
Entry-level pricing for mixed grades |
Rates are indicative and may vary based on purity, quantity, and pickup logistics.
E-Waste & Electronics Scrap Snapshot
In addition to core metals, electronics and battery scrap continue to trade at competitive levels in Chennai:
- AC Radiator: ₹200/kg
- Motherboard: ₹120/unit
- Batteries (100Ah): ₹1,700/unit
Bulk sellers and industrial generators can typically negotiate better rates depending on volume and segregation quality.
Market Insights
- Copper holds strong above ₹600/kg, driven by sustained demand from wiring and electronics recyclers.
- Aluminium pricing is slightly softer, especially for mixed or contaminated grades.
- E-waste indicators such as UPS and battery prices often signal short-term opportunities in tech and IT scrap recovery.
Local industrial recyclers and aggregators—including players like VR Scrap Buyers—continue to offer pickup services aligned with Chennai’s growing recycling ecosystem.
Source & Pricing Reference
- Local scrap rate compilation from LiveChennai
- Dealer benchmarks from regional recyclers and trading yards in Chennai
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