TMT Bar Price in Delhi NCR | Grade, Size and Brand-wise Guide
India consumed around 164 million tonnes of finished steel in FY26, growing 7–8% on the year, with infrastructure, construction and railways leading demand. The momentum has carried into FY27: finished steel consumption rose 8.3% year-on-year to 41.6 million tonnes in April–June 2026, faster than domestic production.
For a buyer in Delhi NCR, that demand shows up as one problem. Prices move every week, and no two quotes are built the same way. One dealer quotes per kg excluding GST. Another quotes per tonne including freight. A third quotes per piece. The base price is rarely the price you pay. Landed cost is.
1. TMT Bar Price Range in Delhi NCR Today
⚠ PRICE NOTE — APPROXIMATE FIGURES ONLY
- All prices in this guide are approximate market ranges for reference only.
- They are not actual selling prices and not a price offer or commitment from Headsup B2B.
- No claim can be made against Headsup B2B on the basis of these figures.
- Actual prices depend on brand, grade, size, quantity, location and date — request a written quote.
As of late September 2026, public market listings place TMT bars in Delhi in an approximate band of ₹45 to ₹65 per kg before GST, with premium primary brands quoted higher. A tracked market rate for 12mm TMT in Delhi stood at approximately ₹48,600 per tonne excluding GST on 31 August 2026 — up ₹1,600 from the previous reading. Compilations of NCR dealer rates show Delhi at approximately ₹52,000–60,000 per tonne.
The spread is wide for a reason. A “TMT price” quoted without grade, brand tier, size and tax status is not a price. It is a starting point for negotiation.
| City | Approx. range (₹/tonne, excl. GST) | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 52,000 – 60,000 | Dealer density keeps secondary-brand rates competitive |
| Gurgaon | 52,500 – 60,500 | High-rise demand pushes Fe 550D share up |
| Noida | 52,000 – 60,000 | Large residential projects; bulk contracts common |
| Ghaziabad | 51,500 – 59,500 | Proximity to UP-based mills and stockyards |
| Faridabad | 52,000 – 60,000 | Industrial and warehouse construction demand |
2. Price by Grade: Fe 500 vs Fe 500D vs Fe 550D
Grade sets the strength of the bar. The number is the minimum yield strength in N/mm². The “D” suffix means higher ductility — the bar bends further before it breaks, which matters in Delhi NCR’s seismic Zone IV.
Higher grades carry a premium, but it is smaller than most buyers expect. Published Delhi ranges earlier in 2026 put Fe 500D at approximately ₹52–58 per kg and Fe 550 at approximately ₹55–62 per kg — an approximate gap of ₹3–4 per kg at the same brand tier.
| Grade | Yield strength | Relative price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fe 500 | 500 N/mm² | Base | Low-rise residential, boundary walls |
| Fe 500D | 500 N/mm² + higher ductility | Base + small premium | Residential and commercial in seismic zones — the NCR default |
| Fe 550D | 550 N/mm² + higher ductility | Approx. ₹3–4/kg over Fe 500D (indicative) | High-rise, bridges, heavy industrial structures |
A higher grade can reduce the total steel needed for the same load. On large projects, Fe 550D sometimes costs less overall even at a higher per-kg rate. That is your structural engineer’s call — not your dealer’s. See our guide to TMT bar grades for a detailed comparison.
3. Price by Size: 8mm to 32mm
Thinner bars cost more per kg. Rolling an 8mm bar takes more passes and more mill time per tonne than rolling a 25mm bar, so mills and dealers add a “size extra” to smaller diameters. In one published primary-brand Delhi list, 8mm was approximately ₹50.5 per kg while 12mm to 32mm sat at approximately ₹47.5 — a difference of about ₹3 per kg.
| Size | Weight / metre (kg) | Weight / 12m bar (kg) | Approx. bars per tonne | Price vs 12mm | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8mm | 0.395 | 4.74 | 211 | Higher (size extra) | Stirrups, slabs, lintels |
| 10mm | 0.617 | 7.41 | 135 | Slightly higher | Slabs, small beams |
| 12mm | 0.889 | 10.67 | 94 | Benchmark | Beams, columns, slabs |
| 16mm | 1.580 | 18.96 | 53 | Similar | Columns, footings |
| 20mm | 2.469 | 29.63 | 34 | Similar | Heavy columns, rafts |
| 25mm | 3.858 | 46.30 | 22 | Similar | High-rise columns, bridges |
| 32mm | 6.321 | 75.85 | 13 | Similar | Infrastructure, heavy foundations |
Use the TMT bar weight calculator to convert a per-piece quote into per-kg before comparing.
4. Brand-wise Price Bands: Primary vs Secondary
Primary producers make steel from iron ore in integrated plants. Secondary producers re-roll from billets, sponge iron or scrap. Secondary plants, including MSMEs, accounted for 47% of India’s crude steel capacity in FY25 — so a large share of what Delhi buys is secondary steel.
Secondary does not mean substandard. A BIS-certified secondary bar meets the same IS 1786 grade requirements. What changes is consistency between batches, documentation and price.
| Brand tier | Examples | Approx. band (₹/kg, excl. GST) | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium primary | Tata Tiscon, JSW Neosteel | Upper band — listings approx. up to ₹70–78 | Strongest brand assurance; highest price |
| Primary | SAIL, Jindal Panther | Mid band — approx. ₹47–60 | Integrated-plant quality at a lower premium |
| Secondary / regional | BIS-certified regional brands | Lower band — approx. ₹45–52 | Best price; verify test certificates every lot |
For a ranked comparison of manufacturers, see top TMT bar brands in India.
5. What Drives TMT Prices in Delhi NCR
Raw material cost
Iron ore and coking coal set the floor for primary mills. Scrap and sponge iron set it for secondary mills. When input prices move, mill list prices follow within weeks.
Construction season
Demand in NCR softens during the monsoon and in winter when construction is restricted under air-quality action plans. It picks up after the monsoon. Prices tend to follow.
Freight and stockyard distance
Bars reaching Delhi from distant mills carry higher freight. Stock already in an NCR yard is cheaper to deliver than steel booked directly from a mill.
Order size
Dealer quotes for one or two tonnes carry a retail margin. Mill-direct and distributor rates usually start at 15–25 tonne lots.
⚠ WHY YOUR QUOTE CHANGES EVERY WEEK
- Mills revise list prices often — sometimes more than once a month.
- Dealers price off their own stock cost, not today’s mill rate.
- Most quotes are valid for 24–72 hours. Ask for the validity in writing.
- GRAP restrictions in winter can delay deliveries and shift site schedules.
- A quote without grade, size mix and tax status cannot be compared.
6. Per Kg vs Per Tonne vs Per Piece: How to Compare Quotes
Dealers in Delhi quote in three ways. Convert everything to one unit — ₹ per kg, excluding GST — before comparing.
| Quote format | How to convert | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Per tonne | Divide by 1,000 | ₹56,000/tonne = ₹56/kg |
| Per kg | Use as is — confirm GST status | ₹56/kg + GST |
| Per piece (12m bar) | Divide by weight of one 12m bar | 12mm piece at an assumed ₹600 ÷ 10.67 kg = ₹56.2/kg |
| Per bundle | Divide by actual bundle weight on the weighbridge slip | Never by “standard” bundle weight |
Two more checks matter. First, actual weight vs theoretical weight: some dealers bill on theoretical weight, others on weighbridge weight. Ask which. Second, size mix: a quote that looks cheap may be priced on 16mm and above while your order is heavy on 8mm and 10mm.
7. GST, Freight and Unloading: The Real Landed Cost
GST on TMT bars is 18%. On an approximate ₹56,000 per tonne bar, that alone adds about ₹10,080 per tonne. Add freight and unloading and the gap between base quote and landed cost often crosses 20%.
ILLUSTRATIVE LANDED COST (APPROX.) — 10 TONNES FE 500D, DELHI NCR
| Variable | Amount | Approx. landed cost (₹/kg) | Impact on budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base case | ₹56,000/t, ₹1,250/t freight | 67.63 | Reference |
| Base price rises | +₹2,000/t | 69.99 | +₹23,600 on 10 t |
| Long-haul freight | ₹2,500/t | 68.88 | +₹12,500 on 10 t |
| Secondary brand | ₹50,000/t | 60.55 | −₹70,800 on 10 t — verify test certificates |
| ✓ Bulk lot, consolidated freight | 25 t at ₹900/t freight | 67.28 | Lowest landed cost at primary-brand quality |
Registered businesses can usually claim input tax credit on GST paid for TMT used in business construction, subject to GST rules. Individual homeowners generally cannot. That difference alone can change which quote is cheapest for you.
8. How to Buy TMT Bars in Bulk in Delhi NCR
Check certification on every lot
Every TMT bar sold in India must carry BIS certification under IS 1786. Look for the ISI mark and licence number rolled onto the bar, and ask for the mill test certificate (MTC) for the batch.
Confirm the quote in writing
Grade, brand, size-wise quantity, rate basis (per kg or per tonne), GST status, freight, unloading, validity and payment terms. If any of these is missing, the quote is incomplete.
Weigh at delivery
Match the weighbridge slip to the invoice. Count bars in a sample bundle against theoretical weight.
Plan the size mix
Order the full bar bending schedule together. Splitting small sizes into separate retail purchases is where most overspend happens.
⚠ REALISTIC ASSESSMENT FOR SMALL AND MID-SIZE CONTRACTORS
- Under 5 tonnes, a local dealer is usually the practical option.
- From 15–25 tonnes, distributor and mill-linked pricing opens up.
- Credit terms often matter more than ₹1/kg on rate — cash flow funds the next project.
- The cheapest quote with no MTC is the most expensive steel on site.
Headsup B2B sources primary and BIS-certified secondary TMT bars through a verified supplier network, with bulk delivery across Delhi NCR and credit for verified buyers. Explore our TMT bars supply in Delhi NCR on the Metal Solutions page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the TMT bar price in Delhi today?
Public listings in late September 2026 place most TMT bars in Delhi at approximately ₹45–65 per kg before GST, with premium primary brands quoted higher. These are approximate market ranges, not actual prices — always ask for a dated, written quote.
Q. What is the price of 1 tonne of TMT bar in Delhi NCR?
Compiled NCR dealer rates show approximately ₹52,000–60,000 per tonne before GST and freight. Actual prices vary. Add 18% GST and delivery to get landed cost — typically 20% or more above the base quote.
Q. Is GST included in TMT bar prices?
Usually not. Most Delhi dealers quote excluding 18% GST. Confirm the tax status on every quote before you compare.
Q. Which is better for house construction in Delhi, Fe 500D or Fe 550D?
Fe 500D is the common choice for low and mid-rise homes in Delhi’s seismic Zone IV. Fe 550D suits high-rise and heavy-load structures. Your structural engineer’s design decides the grade.
Q. Why are 8mm TMT bars more expensive per kg than 16mm?
Thinner bars need more rolling time per tonne, so mills add a size extra. In one published Delhi list, 8mm was approximately ₹3 per kg costlier than 12mm and above.
Q. What is the difference between primary and secondary TMT prices?
Secondary brands usually sit at the lower end of the market band, premium primary brands at the upper end. Both must meet IS 1786 if BIS-certified. Check the mill test certificate for every lot.
Q. How many TMT bars are there in 1 tonne?
For 12m bars: about 211 bars of 8mm, 135 of 10mm, 94 of 12mm, 53 of 16mm, 34 of 20mm and 22 of 25mm, based on nominal weight.
Q. Where can I buy TMT bars in bulk in Delhi NCR?
Through authorised dealers, distributors or procurement platforms such as Headsup B2B, which aggregates verified suppliers and delivers across Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad and Faridabad.
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