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RECYKAL TIMESIntelligence for the circular economyThe price of future battery scrap won't just be about weight. It will be about what's inside the box, and dealers who learn the difference will win.
Read full storyA post-monsoon demand surge and tight mill supply have pushed Indian steel scrap prices up by over ₹1,100/tonne in a single week. For sellers, it’s a golden opportunity. For buyers, it’s a critical margin test.
Rising inventories in China and cautious buying from battery makers are putting downward pressure on global lead prices, creating a complex market for Indian scrap dealers and recyclers.
A key stock market signal suggests confidence is returning to big steel, which could mean better prices for your ferrous scrap are coming.
A pipeline shutdown in Saudi Arabia is pushing up oil prices. This will hit your transport costs and could change the game for plastic scrap dealers.
Big construction in Madhya Pradesh means more metal scrap for your shop in the years to come.
A major summit in New Delhi just changed how we should think about 'waste.'
The global race for critical minerals is forcing a rethink in New Delhi. The nation's path to resource security may not run through traditional mines, but through its vast, chaotic scrap ecosystem.
A post-monsoon demand surge and tight supply are pushing finished steel prices up. This is a direct signal for scrap suppliers and recyclers that raw material rates will follow.
India's rPET market stays steady as scrap sellers hold stock for post-monsoon demand. High ocean freight costs continue to stall export sales.
New reports say US factories might need more plastic, which could change your future rates.
Driven by AI demand and US stockpiling, the global rally is creating a seller's market in India. For buyers, it's a cost crisis; for sellers, a golden opportunity.
The cost to make steel is rising. Raw materials like sponge iron and scrap are up by ₹1,000/tonne. This means mills are charging more for steel rods. Here’s what it means for you.
India's large steel mills boosted their production by 1.9% in July, making 14.4 million tonnes of crude steel. This report breaks down what the numbers mean for your wallet and why this could be the best time to sell your stock.
Big recycling plants are struggling to find enough clean bottles. This is a big shift for sellers, who can earn more for quality, and buyers, whose costs are rising.
The government's 'Viksit Bharat' plan isn't just high-level talk. It's a direct demand signal for decades of growth in the scrap industry, backed by hard targets and new policies.
India's plan to grow manufacturing means more business for your metal and electrical scrap.
Scrap Market Today
Across India · ₹/kg · as of 11 Nov 2026
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