Copper scrap is around ₹630.46/kg in Delhi in the latest price check used for this article. Nearby prices were about ₹581.27/kg in Ghaziabad, ₹575.43/kg in Noida and ₹574.20/kg in Greater Noida. Your final rate can be different if the copper is coated, mixed with other materials or attached to electrical parts.
Recent copper prices in Delhi NCR
Page updated: 8 September 2026 for Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad, and 27 August 2026 for Greater Noida.
| City | Recent copper price |
|---|---|
| Delhi | About ₹630.46/kg |
| Ghaziabad | About ₹581.27/kg |
| Noida | About ₹575.43/kg |
| Greater Noida | About ₹574.20/kg |
Which copper usually gets the better price?
Clean copper is easier to identify and recycle. Bare wire, clean pipe and other material with little or no plastic, steel or rubber attached may be priced better than mixed copper items.
Coated cable contains plastic, and some electrical parts also contain steel or aluminium. The buyer looks at how much copper is actually in the item before giving a price.
How to sort copper before selling
- Keep bare wire separate from coated cable.
- Keep copper pipe separate from brass fittings.
- Keep motor winding separate from household wire.
- Do not mix copper with aluminium or iron.
- Remove obvious non-metal waste where it can be done easily.
How to check a Delhi pickup quote
Ask whether the quote is for clean copper, cable, winding or mixed material. Then check the rate per kilogram and watch the weighing. If different copper types are being sold, ask for separate weights and rates.
Example calculation
If you have 8 kg of copper and the agreed rate is ₹600/kg, the basic amount is ₹4,800. If some of the material is coated cable, it may be priced separately instead of using the clean-copper rate for the full 8 kg.
Common questions
Is the Delhi rate the same across all buyers?
No. Offers can differ by copper type, quantity, location and buyer demand.
Can a small household pickup get the same rate as a large dealer load?
Not always. Large quantities and already-sorted material can be handled differently from a small pickup.