Prices/FR Cable (IS 694:2010)
Standard
IS 694:2010
Voltage Rating
650/1100V
Conductor Class
Class 2 (solid/stranded) or Class 5 (flexible)
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Specifying FR Cable (IS 694:2010): NBC 2016 minimum for all residential buildings G+3 and below. FR cable to IS 694:2010 at 650/1100V is the baseline specification for general wiring in India. Confirm IS standard and BIS licence before finalising any supplier.

FR Cable Prices India 2026 — IS 694:2010, 650/1100V

NBC 2016 minimum for all residential buildings G+3 and below. FR cable to IS 694:2010 at 650/1100V is the baseline specification for general wiring in India.

IS 694:2010 FR (flame retardant) cables are the standard specification for electrical wiring in residential, commercial, and light industrial buildings across India. The standard mandates 650/1100V voltage grade, electrolytic copper conductor, and PVC insulation with flame retardant properties. All IS 694:2010 cables must carry ISI marking and be manufactured under a valid BIS licence.

BrandSize₹/metreSource
Finolex1 mm²₹14.80/m
Polycab1 mm²₹15.20/m
Havells1 mm²₹16.00/m
Finolex1.5 mm²₹20.20/m
RR Kabel1.5 mm²₹20.50/m
Polycab1.5 mm²₹20.80/m
KEI Industries1.5 mm²₹21.00/m
Havells1.5 mm²₹21.50/m
Finolex2.5 mm²₹31.20/m
RR Kabel2.5 mm²₹31.80/m
Polycab2.5 mm²₹32.00/m
KEI Industries2.5 mm²₹32.50/m
Havells2.5 mm²₹33.00/m
Finolex4 mm²₹47.00/m
Polycab4 mm²₹48.50/m
KEI Industries4 mm²₹49.00/m
Havells4 mm²₹50.00/m
Finolex6 mm²₹67.50/m
Polycab6 mm²₹69.50/m
Havells6 mm²₹71.00/m
List prices March 2026. Indicative = estimate pending verification.Download full matrix →
Standard confusion warning: FR-LSH (IS 694, HCl < 15%) and HFFR (IS 17048:2018, HCl < 0.5%) are different standards — not interchangeable. Specifying FR-LSH where HFFR is required transfers fire safety liability.
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Common Questions
What is the price of FR cable in India in 2026? ▼
FR cable (IS 694:2010) prices in India range from approximately ₹18–22/m for 1mm², ₹28–34/m for 2.5mm², and ₹44–52/m for 4mm² as of March 2026. Prices vary by brand, dealer, and order volume. All prices track LME copper.
What is IS 694:2010? ▼
IS 694:2010 is the Bureau of Indian Standards specification for PVC insulated cables for working voltages up to and including 1100V. It mandates 650/1100V voltage grade, electrolytic copper conductor, and flame retardant PVC insulation. Cables manufactured under IS 694:2010 must carry ISI marking.
What is the difference between FR and FR-LSH cable? ▼
Both FR and FR-LSH cables are manufactured to IS 694:2010. FR (flame retardant) is the standard specification. FR-LSH (flame retardant, low smoke, low halogen) additionally limits HCl emission to below 15% and produces significantly less smoke. NBC 2016 requires FR-LSH for G+4+ buildings.
Which buildings require FR cable under NBC 2016? ▼
NBC 2016 specifies FR IS 694:2010 as the minimum for residential buildings up to G+3. G+4 and above require FR-LSH. Hospitals, airports, and metro require HFFR to IS 17048:2018.
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