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Lapp India vs National Cables Cable Price India 2026 — 1.5 sqmm to 6 sqmm Comparison

Head-to-head comparison of Lapp India and National Cables 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 18 July 2026. All BIS licences should be verified at bis.gov.in before procurement.

EST. 1957

Lapp India

HQ	Bengaluru, Karnataka
Voltage rating	300/500V (IEC 60227)
Founded	1957

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EST. 1972

National Cables

BIS CM/L 8800140116

HQ	K-51, Connaught Circus, New Delhi 110 001 · Factory: A-99, Ecotech-1 Extension, Kasna, Greater Noida
Voltage rating	650/1100V (IS 694:2010)
Founded	1972

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Price comparison matrix · July 2026

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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 grade	Size	Lapp India	National Cables	Lower list	All brands
FR	1 sqmm	₹31.14/m	₹21.22/m	National Cables	All 7 brands →
FR	1.5 sqmm	₹43.87/m	₹31.21/m	National Cables	All 7 brands →
FR	2.5 sqmm	₹73.02/m	₹51.76/m	National Cables	All 7 brands →
FR	4 sqmm	₹114.09/m	₹76.07/m	National Cables	All 7 brands →
FR	6 sqmm	₹169.34/m	₹113.65/m	National Cables	All 7 brands →
FR	10 sqmm	₹298.05/m	₹203.82/m	National Cables	All 7 brands →
FR	16 sqmm	₹468.37/m	₹321.85/m	National Cables	All 7 brands →
FR-LSH	1 sqmm	₹36.88/m	₹21.57/m	National Cables	All 7 brands →
FR-LSH	1.5 sqmm	₹52.16/m	₹31.64/m	National Cables	All 7 brands →
FR-LSH	2.5 sqmm	₹85.51/m	₹52.40/m	National Cables	All 7 brands →
FR-LSH	4 sqmm	₹134.08/m	₹76.95/m	National Cables	All 7 brands →
FR-LSH	6 sqmm	₹198.92/m	₹114.86/m	National Cables	All 7 brands →
FR-LSH	10 sqmm	—	₹206.09/m	National Cables	All 7 brands →
FR-LSH	16 sqmm	₹474.41/m	₹324.61/m	National Cables	All 7 brands →
HFFR	1 sqmm	₹38.37/m	—	Lapp India	All 7 brands →
HFFR	1.5 sqmm	₹54.28/m	—	Lapp India	All 7 brands →
HFFR	2.5 sqmm	₹88.99/m	—	Lapp India	All 7 brands →
HFFR	4 sqmm	₹139.46/m	—	Lapp India	All 7 brands →
HFFR	6 sqmm	₹207.02/m	—	Lapp India	All 7 brands →
HFFR	10 sqmm	₹352.79/m	—	Lapp India	All 7 brands →
HFFR	16 sqmm	₹537.16/m	—	Lapp India	All 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 · 18 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

Capability	Lapp India	National Cables
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%)	✓	—

Lapp India vs National Cables — frequently asked

Which is cheaper at 2.5 sqmm FR — Lapp India or National Cables?

Based on the latest published list prices 18 July 2026: Lapp India lists at ₹73.02/m, while National Cables lists at ₹51.76/m. National Cables is currently the lower-cost option. Prices change with copper LME — check the live ticker.

Are both Lapp India and National Cables BIS-certified?

Lapp India does not have a BIS CM/L number on record in our database. National Cables holds BIS licence CM/L 8800140116. 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 — Lapp India or National Cables?

Lapp India carries HFFR cables to IS 17048:2018; National Cables does not carry HFFR in our current data. For NBC 2016 hospital, airport, metro or data-centre projects requiring HFFR, Lapp India is the in-scope brand of these two.

Does Lapp India or National Cables sell HRFR (Heat Resistant Flame Retardant) cable?

Neither Lapp India nor National Cables carries HRFR cable in our current data. Havells (Life Line+ S3) and KEI carry HRFR — see /best-wire-brands-india.

What's the difference between Lapp India and National Cables for home wiring?

Both Lapp India and National Cables 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 Lapp India or National Cables cable?

Both brands distribute through their own authorised-dealer networks. Find Lapp India dealers via lappindia.com. Find National Cables dealers via nationalcables.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.

Lapp India vs National Cables Cable Price India 2026 — 1.5 sqmm to 6 sqmm Comparison

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