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.
National Cables
| 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 |
Polycab
| HQ | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
|---|---|
| Voltage rating | 650/1100V (IS 694:2010) |
| Founded | 1964 |
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.
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.
Standards & flame-grade coverage
| Capability | National Cables | Polycab |
|---|---|---|
| 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?
Are both National Cables and Polycab BIS-certified?
Which brand offers a wider HFFR (IS 17048:2018) range — National Cables or Polycab?
Does National Cables or Polycab sell HRFR (Heat Resistant Flame Retardant) cable?
What's the difference between National Cables and Polycab for home wiring?
Where can I buy National Cables or Polycab cable?
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