TMT Bar Price Today in India: Per Kg, Per Ton and Size-wise Guide
India’s appetite for steel keeps rising. Finished steel consumption grew 8.3% year-on-year to 41.6 million tonnes in April–June 2026, ahead of domestic production. Reinforcement bars sit at the centre of that demand.
For buyers, one search keeps coming back: “saria rate today“. The honest answer is a range, not a number. Price depends on where you buy, what size and grade you buy, how much you buy, and whether the quote includes GST and freight. The range is the starting point. The landed cost is the answer.
1. TMT Bar Price Today in India: Approximate Range
Public price compilations in September 2026 placed bulk TMT rates across India at approximately ₹50,000–65,000 per tonne, depending on location and order quantity. That works out to approximately ₹50–65 per kg before GST.
Premium primary brands are usually quoted towards the top of this band and above it. BIS-certified secondary brands sit towards the bottom. Bars bought directly near steel-producing hubs can be cheaper still, before freight.
| Quote basis | Approximate range | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Per kg (before GST) | ₹50 – 65 | Most common for retail and small orders |
| Per tonne (before GST) | ₹50,000 – 65,000 | Standard for bulk and project orders |
| Per quintal (100 kg, before GST) | ₹5,000 – 6,500 | Common in local markets in north India |
| Per kg incl. 18% GST | ≈ ₹59 – 77 | Before freight and unloading |
For a city-specific view of Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad, see our TMT bar price in Delhi NCR guide.
2. Region-wise Price Pattern
TMT prices follow geography. Cities close to steel plants and stockyards usually pay less. Cities far from them pay for the distance. Public compilations note that markets near steel plants, such as Raipur and Mandi Gobindgarh, tend to have the lowest prices.
| Market type | Examples | Approximate price pattern | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel-producing hubs | Raipur, Raigarh, Durgapur, Jamshedpur, Nagpur | Approx. ₹46,500–49,000/t for 12mm Fe 500D | Close to mills; low inbound freight |
| North India metros | Delhi NCR | Approx. ₹52,000–60,000/t | Dense dealer network; moderate freight |
| South and coastal markets | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai | Approx. ₹56–61/kg ex-factory for Fe 550D | Higher logistics cost; CRS demand near the coast |
| Remote and hill markets | North-east, hill states | Typically above the national band | Long-haul freight and smaller lots |
A low hub price does not always mean a low delivered price. Freight from a distant hub can erase most of the difference — Section 7 shows how.
3. Size-wise Price: 8mm to 32mm
Thinner bars cost more per kg. They take more rolling passes per tonne, so mills and dealers add a “size extra”. One published brand list in 2026 showed 8mm at approximately ₹52–58 per kg against approximately ₹46–52 per kg for 16mm — a gap of roughly ₹6 per kg.
| Size | Weight / metre (kg) | Relative price per kg | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8mm | 0.395 | Highest (size extra) | Stirrups, slab mesh |
| 10mm | 0.617 | High | Slabs, small beams |
| 12mm | 0.889 | Benchmark size for quotes | Beams, columns, slabs |
| 16mm | 1.580 | Lower | Columns, footings |
| 20mm | 2.469 | Lower | Heavy columns, rafts |
| 25mm | 3.858 | Lower | High-rise columns, bridges |
| 32mm | 6.321 | Lower | Heavy infrastructure |
Because 12mm is the most common benchmark in price lists, always check whether a quote applies to your whole size mix or only to 12mm and above. See the TMT bar weight calculator for conversions.
4. Grade-wise Price: Fe 500 to Fe 550D
Grade affects price less than location, brand and size. Higher grades usually carry a small premium per kg at the same brand tier. In some markets and periods, published Fe 550D rates have even been close to Fe 500D rates, because supply and demand for each grade vary locally.
| Grade | Relative price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Fe 500 | Base | Low-rise residential |
| Fe 500D | Base to small premium | Residential and commercial in seismic zones |
| Fe 550D | Small premium; varies by market | High-rise, bridges, industrial |
For grade properties and selection, see the complete guide to TMT bars and our TMT bar grades explainer.
5. Per Kg, Per Ton, Per Quintal and Per Piece
Quotes in India come in four units. Convert them all to ₹ per kg, before GST to compare fairly.
| Unit | Conversion | Example (assumed) |
|---|---|---|
| Per tonne | ÷ 1,000 | ₹55,000/t = ₹55/kg |
| Per quintal | ÷ 100 | ₹5,500/quintal = ₹55/kg |
| Per piece (12m) | ÷ weight of one 12m bar | 12mm at ₹587 ÷ 10.67 kg ≈ ₹55/kg |
| Per bundle | ÷ weighbridge weight of the bundle | Never use “standard” bundle weight |
Approximate price per 12m piece (illustrative)
| Size | Weight / 12m bar (kg) | At assumed ₹55/kg | At assumed ₹60/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8mm | 4.74 | ₹261 | ₹284 |
| 10mm | 7.41 | ₹408 | ₹445 |
| 12mm | 10.67 | ₹587 | ₹640 |
| 16mm | 18.96 | ₹1,043 | ₹1,138 |
| 20mm | 29.63 | ₹1,630 | ₹1,778 |
| 25mm | 46.30 | ₹2,546 | ₹2,778 |
| 32mm | 75.85 | ₹4,172 | ₹4,551 |
6. Why TMT Prices Change Every Week
Raw materials
Iron ore and coking coal drive primary mill costs. Scrap and sponge iron drive secondary mill costs. Movements in these inputs reach list prices within weeks.
Construction season
Demand slows in the monsoon and picks up after it. In north India, winter air-quality curbs on construction can soften demand again.
Freight
Diesel prices and distance from the mill affect every delivered quote.
Policy and trade
Import duties, safeguard measures and export demand shift domestic supply and price.
⚠ WHAT A “TODAY’S RATE” QUOTE MAY NOT INCLUDE
- 18% GST — most quotes exclude it.
- Freight to site and unloading charges.
- Size extra for 8mm and 10mm.
- Validity — many quotes hold for only 24–72 hours.
- Billing basis — theoretical weight or weighbridge weight.
7. Hub Price vs Local Price: A Worked Example
A lower hub price looks attractive. Whether it is cheaper depends on freight.
ILLUSTRATIVE COMPARISON (APPROX.) — 20 TONNES 12MM FE 500D
| Variable | Assumption | Approx. Option A landed (₹/t) | Impact vs Option B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base case | Freight ₹2,500/t | 59,440 | ≈ ₹7,440/t cheaper |
| Longer haul | Freight ₹4,500/t | 61,440 | ≈ ₹5,440/t cheaper |
| Very long haul | Freight ₹7,000/t | 63,940 | ≈ ₹2,940/t cheaper — margin thins |
| Small lot (5 t) | Part-load freight ₹6,000/t | 62,940 | Gains shrink; local often simpler |
| ✓ Consolidated bulk lot | 25 t, freight ₹2,000/t | 58,940 | ≈ ₹7,940/t cheaper — best case |
The cheapest price in India is rarely the cheapest steel on your site. Freight decides.— Headsup B2B Procurement Research, October 2026
8. How to Get the Best Rate
Ask for a delivered, all-inclusive quote
Base price, GST, freight, unloading, size extra and validity — on one line, in writing.
Consolidate your order
Bulk lots of 15–25 tonnes open distributor pricing and full-truck freight.
Buy the full size mix together
Splitting 8mm and 10mm into small retail purchases is where most overspend happens.
Check certification every time
BIS licence mark on the bar and a mill test certificate for the batch. A low price without paperwork is a risk, not a saving.
Headsup B2B sources primary and BIS-certified secondary TMT bars through a verified supplier network, with pan-India delivery and credit for verified buyers. Explore TMT bars supply on the Metal Solutions page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the TMT bar price today in India per kg?
Public compilations in September 2026 placed TMT bars at approximately ₹50–65 per kg before GST, depending on city, brand, size and quantity. These are approximate figures, not actual prices.
Q. What is the TMT bar price per ton today?
Approximately ₹50,000–65,000 per tonne before GST for bulk orders across India. Bars near steel hubs can be lower before freight; premium brands can be higher.
Q. What is the saria rate per quintal?
One quintal is 100 kg, so an approximate ₹50–65 per kg range equals about ₹5,000–6,500 per quintal before GST.
Q. What is the price of one 12mm TMT bar?
A 12m length of 12mm bar weighs about 10.67 kg. At an assumed ₹55 per kg, that is roughly ₹587 before GST. Actual price depends on the rate quoted.
Q. Why is 8mm TMT bar costlier per kg than 16mm?
Thinner bars need more rolling per tonne, so a size extra applies. One published 2026 list showed 8mm about ₹6 per kg above 16mm.
Q. Why is TMT cheaper in Raipur than in Delhi or Chennai?
Raipur is close to steel plants, so inbound freight is low. Distant cities pay for transport, which raises the delivered price.
Q. Is GST included in TMT bar prices?
Usually not. Most quotes exclude 18% GST. Always confirm before comparing.
Q. Does Fe 550D cost much more than Fe 500D?
Usually only a small premium at the same brand tier, and in some markets the gap is minimal. Choose the grade your structural engineer specifies.
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