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

Head-to-head comparison of National Cables and RR Kabel 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 1 September 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
RR
EST. 1995

RR Kabel

BIS CM/L 8340052
HQMumbai, Maharashtra
Voltage rating650/1100V (IS 694:2010)
Founded1995
Price comparison matrix · September 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 CablesRR KabelLower listAll brands
FR1 sqmm₹21.22/m₹31.88/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR1.5 sqmm₹31.21/m₹46.11/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR2.5 sqmm₹51.76/m₹73.76/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR4 sqmm₹76.07/m₹115.64/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR6 sqmm₹113.65/m₹172.71/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR10 sqmm₹203.82/m₹331.92/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR16 sqmm₹321.85/m₹525.37/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR-LSH1 sqmm₹21.57/m₹36.27/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR-LSH1.5 sqmm₹31.64/m₹52.40/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR-LSH2.5 sqmm₹52.40/m₹85.39/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR-LSH4 sqmm₹76.95/m₹131.26/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR-LSH6 sqmm₹114.86/m₹194.70/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR-LSH10 sqmm₹206.09/m₹343.49/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
FR-LSH16 sqmm₹324.61/m₹543.70/mNational CablesAll 7 brands →
HFFR6 sqmm—₹201.42/mRR KabelAll 7 brands →
HFFR10 sqmm—₹369.89/mRR KabelAll 7 brands →
HFFR16 sqmm—₹582.53/mRR KabelAll 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 · 1 SEPTEMBER 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 CablesRR Kabel
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 RR Kabel — frequently asked

Which is cheaper at 2.5 sqmm FR — National Cables or RR Kabel?
Based on the latest published list prices 1 September 2026: National Cables lists at ₹51.76/m, while RR Kabel lists at ₹73.76/m. National Cables is currently the lower-cost option. Prices change with copper LME — check the live ticker.
Are both National Cables and RR Kabel BIS-certified?
National Cables holds BIS licence CM/L 8800140116. RR Kabel holds BIS licence CM/L 8340052. 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 RR Kabel?
RR Kabel 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, RR Kabel is the in-scope brand of these two.
Does National Cables or RR Kabel sell HRFR (Heat Resistant Flame Retardant) cable?
RR Kabel carries HRFR cable to IS 694:2010 (85 °C continuous rated). National Cables does not list HRFR in our current data — National Cables's flame-grade ladder runs FR / FR-LSH / HFFR.
What's the difference between National Cables and RR Kabel for home wiring?
Both National Cables and RR Kabel 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 RR Kabel cable?
Both brands distribute through their own authorised-dealer networks. Find National Cables dealers via nationalcables.com. Find RR Kabel dealers via rrkabel.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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