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National Cables vs Polycab Wire Price India 2026 — 1.5 sqmm to 6 sqmm Comparison

Head-to-head comparison of National Cables 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.

NC
EST. 1972

National Cables

BIS CM/L 8800140116
HQK-51, Connaught Circus, New Delhi 110 001 · Factory: A-99, Ecotech-1 Extension, Kasna, Greater Noida
Voltage rating650/1100V (IS 694:2010)
Founded1972
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 gradeSizeNational CablesPolycabLower listAll brands
FR1 sqmm₹21.22/m₹36.17/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR1.5 sqmm₹31.21/m₹52.35/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR2.5 sqmm₹51.76/m₹87.20/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR4 sqmm₹76.07/m₹136.75/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR6 sqmm₹113.65/m₹204.00/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR10 sqmm₹203.82/m₹349.15/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR16 sqmm₹321.85/m₹581.03/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR-LSH1 sqmm₹21.57/m₹36.90/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR-LSH1.5 sqmm₹31.64/m₹53.05/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR-LSH2.5 sqmm₹52.40/m₹88.75/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR-LSH4 sqmm₹76.95/m₹139.70/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR-LSH6 sqmm₹114.86/m₹205.80/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR-LSH10 sqmm₹206.09/m₹353.25/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR-LSH16 sqmm₹324.61/m₹549.00/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
HFFR1 sqmm₹41.65/mPolycabAll 7 brands →
HFFR1.5 sqmm₹60.63/mPolycabAll 7 brands →
HFFR2.5 sqmm₹100.77/mPolycabAll 7 brands →
HFFR4 sqmm₹154.20/mPolycabAll 7 brands →
HFFR6 sqmm₹230.78/mPolycabAll 7 brands →
HFFR10 sqmm₹396.63/mPolycabAll 7 brands →
HFFR16 sqmm₹624.18/mPolycabAll 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

CapabilityNational CablesPolycab
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%)

National Cables vs Polycab — frequently asked

Which is cheaper at 2.5 sqmm FR — National Cables or Polycab?
Based on the latest published list prices 12 July 2026: National Cables lists at ₹51.76/m, while Polycab lists at ₹87.20/m. National Cables is currently the lower-cost option. Prices change with copper LME — check the live ticker.
Are both National Cables and Polycab BIS-certified?
National Cables holds BIS licence CM/L 8800140116. 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 — National Cables or Polycab?
Polycab 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, Polycab is the in-scope brand of these two.
Does National Cables or Polycab sell HRFR (Heat Resistant Flame Retardant) cable?
Neither National Cables nor Polycab 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 National Cables and Polycab for home wiring?
Both National Cables 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 National Cables or Polycab cable?
Both brands distribute through their own authorised-dealer networks. Find National Cables dealers via nationalcables.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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