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KEI Industries vs Polycab Wire Price India 2026 — 1.5 sqmm to 6 sqmm Comparison

Head-to-head comparison of KEI Industries and Polycab across BIS licence, IS standards coverage, flame grades (FR / FR-LSH / HFFR), and current per-metre list prices for the most-specified single-core sizes. Prices verified against each brand's published list as of 12 July 2026. All BIS licences should be verified at bis.gov.in before procurement.

K
EST. 1968

KEI Industries

BIS CM/L 7650015
HQNew Delhi
Voltage rating650/1100V (IS 694:2010)
Founded1968
P
EST. 1964

Polycab

BIS CM/L 7340134
HQMumbai, Maharashtra
Voltage rating650/1100V (IS 694:2010)
Founded1964
Price comparison matrix · July 2026

List prices side by side

Per-metre list prices, alphabetical column order. Where a brand doesn't carry a size × flame combo, the cell is dashed. Click any price to drill into the brand's source price list.

Flame gradeSizeKEI IndustriesPolycabLower listAll brands
FR1 sqmm₹34.20/m₹36.17/mKEI IndustriesAll 7 brands →
FR1.5 sqmm₹52.50/m₹52.35/mPolycabAll 7 brands →
FR2.5 sqmm₹85.20/m₹87.20/mKEI IndustriesAll 7 brands →
FR4 sqmm₹127.20/m₹136.75/mKEI IndustriesAll 7 brands →
FR6 sqmm₹194.20/m₹204.00/mKEI IndustriesAll 7 brands →
FR10 sqmm₹347.20/m₹349.15/mKEI IndustriesAll 7 brands →
FR16 sqmm₹543.80/m₹581.03/mKEI IndustriesAll 7 brands →
FR-LSH1 sqmm₹35.70/m₹36.90/mKEI IndustriesAll 7 brands →
FR-LSH1.5 sqmm₹54.20/m₹53.05/mPolycabAll 7 brands →
FR-LSH2.5 sqmm₹88.10/m₹88.75/mKEI IndustriesAll 7 brands →
FR-LSH4 sqmm₹131.60/m₹139.70/mKEI IndustriesAll 7 brands →
FR-LSH6 sqmm₹200.90/m₹205.80/mKEI IndustriesAll 7 brands →
FR-LSH10 sqmm₹358.00/m₹353.25/mPolycabAll 7 brands →
FR-LSH16 sqmm₹560.40/m₹549.00/mPolycabAll 7 brands →
HFFR1 sqmm₹37.00/m₹41.65/mKEI IndustriesAll 7 brands →
HFFR1.5 sqmm₹55.70/m₹60.63/mKEI IndustriesAll 7 brands →
HFFR2.5 sqmm₹90.20/m₹100.77/mKEI IndustriesAll 7 brands →
HFFR4 sqmm₹134.00/m₹154.20/mKEI IndustriesAll 7 brands →
HFFR6 sqmm₹203.90/m₹230.78/mKEI IndustriesAll 7 brands →
HFFR10 sqmm₹361.60/m₹396.63/mKEI IndustriesAll 7 brands →
HFFR16 sqmm₹566.00/m₹624.18/mKEI IndustriesAll 7 brands →

Prices shown are indicative, sourced from publicly published manufacturer lists, and subject to copper-driven and dealer-discount fluctuations. They may not reflect real-time updates. Errors and omissions excepted.

LIST PRICE · 12 JULY 2026 · LOWER COLUMN INDICATES THE LOWER OF THE TWO LISTED LIST PRICES; NET TRANSACTION PRICES TYPICALLY COMPRESS TOWARD ONE ANOTHER.

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Standards & flame-grade coverage

CapabilityKEI IndustriesPolycab
FR (IS 694:2010)
HRFR (IS 694:2010, 85 °C)
FR-LSH (IS 694:2010, HCl < 15%)
HR-FR-LSH (IS 694:2010 premium tier)
HFFR (IS 17048:2018, HCl < 0.5%)

KEI Industries vs Polycab — frequently asked

Which is cheaper at 2.5 sqmm FR — KEI Industries or Polycab?
Based on the latest published list prices 12 July 2026: KEI Industries lists at ₹85.20/m, while Polycab lists at ₹87.20/m. KEI Industries is currently the lower-cost option. Prices change with copper LME — check the live ticker.
Are both KEI Industries and Polycab BIS-certified?
KEI Industries holds BIS licence CM/L 7650015. Polycab holds BIS licence CM/L 7340134. BIS licence status is verifiable at bis.gov.in (search by company name or CM/L number). For IS 694:2010 compliance, both BIS licence and ISI mark on the cable jacket are mandatory before procurement.
Which brand offers a wider HFFR (IS 17048:2018) range — KEI Industries or Polycab?
Both KEI Industries and Polycab carry HFFR (Halogen-Free Flame Retardant) cables to IS 17048:2018, suitable for hospitals, airports, metro and data-centre installations under NBC 2016 mandates. Compare the full size ranges in the matrix above.
Does KEI Industries or Polycab sell HRFR (Heat Resistant Flame Retardant) cable?
KEI Industries carries HRFR cable to IS 694:2010 (85 °C continuous rated). Polycab does not list HRFR in our current data — Polycab's flame-grade ladder runs FR / FR-LSH / HFFR.
What's the difference between KEI Industries and Polycab for home wiring?
Both KEI Industries and Polycab make BIS-certified PVC house wires to IS 694:2010 in the standard 1, 1.5, 2.5, 4 and 6 sqmm sizes used for residential circuits. The cable spec, voltage rating (1100V), and conductor purity standards (ISI mark, ≥99.97% ETP copper) are functionally equivalent. Differences come down to (a) per-metre price (see matrix), (b) regional dealer availability, and (c) flame-grade ladder (HRFR / FR-LSH / HFFR coverage). For G+3 residential, any FR variant from either brand is compliant; for G+4+ NBC 2016 mandates FR-LSH or higher.
Where can I buy KEI Industries or Polycab cable?
Both brands distribute through their own authorised-dealer networks. Find KEI Industries dealers via keicables.com. Find Polycab dealers via polycab.com. Always insist on the original sealed coil with the manufacturer's printed ISI mark, CM/L number and IS year — and verify BIS licence status at bis.gov.in before procurement.
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