Construction Material Rates in Agra — July 2026
Last updated: 01 Jul 2026
Agra is the one market on this list where an environmental ruling directly shapes what a wall costs. The city falls within the Taj Trapezium Zone, where restrictions on polluting industry have reshaped local brick supply and pushed a larger share of walling work toward fly ash brick and block. Construction demand is weighted toward hospitality and tourism-adjacent development alongside ordinary residential work, which lifts the finishing-material end of the specification.
Cement rates in Agra
| Material | Unit | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| UltraTech OPC 43 Grade Ordinary Portland Cement 43 grade | per 50kg bag | ₹400–430 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
| UltraTech PPC Portland Pozzolana Cement | per 50kg bag | ₹375–410 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
Steel rates in Agra
| Material | Unit | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMT Fe500D 8mm–12mm TMT reinforcement bar, Fe500D | per kg | ₹68.5–74.5 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
| TMT Fe500D 16mm–25mm TMT reinforcement bar, Fe500D | per kg | ₹66.5–72.5 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
| Binding Wire 18 gauge Annealed binding wire, 18 gauge | per kg | ₹76–86 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
Bricks & Blocks rates in Agra
| Material | Unit | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Clay Brick (Class A) First class table-moulded clay brick | per 1000 nos | ₹8,640–10,260 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
| Fly Ash Brick 230x110x75mm Fly ash brick, standard size | per 1000 nos | ₹7,020–8,640 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
| AAC Block 600x200x100mm Autoclaved aerated concrete block | per cum | ₹3,455–4,105 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
Aggregates & Concrete rates in Agra
| Material | Unit | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coarse Sand (river/Yamuna) River / Yamuna coarse sand, zone III | per cft | ₹60.5–77 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
| Stone Aggregate 20mm Graded stone aggregate 20mm nominal | per cft | ₹49.5–64 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
| Ready Mix Concrete M25 RMC M25 grade, pump-ready | per cum | ₹5,720–6,600 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
Boards & Plywood rates in Agra
| Material | Unit | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyPly Sainik MR 12mm MR grade commercial plywood 12mm | per sq ft | ₹55.5–70.5 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
| CenturyPly Club Prime BWP 18mm BWP marine grade plywood 18mm | per sq ft | ₹131.5–161.5 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
| Blockboard BWR 19mm BWR grade blockboard 19mm | per sq ft | ₹76–96 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
| MDF Plain 18mm Plain medium density fibreboard 18mm | per sq ft | ₹45.5–60.5 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
| HDHMR Board 18mm (Action Tesa) High density high moisture resistant | per sq ft | ₹86–106 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
| WPC Board 18mm Wood plastic composite board 18mm | per sq ft | ₹91–121 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
| PVC Foam Board 18mm PVC foam board 18mm | per sq ft | ₹70.5–96 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
Laminate & Veneer rates in Agra
| Material | Unit | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merino Decorative Laminate 1mm (8x4 ft) 1mm decorative laminate, 8x4 ft | per sheet | ₹1,110–1,615 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
| Merino Liner Laminate 0.8mm (8x4 ft) 0.8mm liner laminate, 8x4 ft | per sheet | ₹860–1,210 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
| Natural Teak Veneer 4mm (8x4 ft) Natural teak veneer 4mm, 8x4 ft | per sheet | ₹2,220–3,535 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
Tiles rates in Agra
| Material | Unit | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kajaria Vitrified Double Charge 600x600mm Double charge vitrified tile 600x600 | per sq ft | ₹56–86.5 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
| Kajaria Ceramic Wall Tile 300x600mm Ceramic glazed wall tile 300x600 | per sq ft | ₹39–61 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
Gypsum & False Ceiling rates in Agra
| Material | Unit | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum Plaster 25kg bag Gypsum plaster, 25kg bag | per bag | ₹360–435 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
| Gyproc Gypsum Board 12.5mm Gypsum board 12.5mm | per sq ft | ₹46.5–62 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
| POP Powder 25kg bag Plaster of Paris powder, 25kg bag | per bag | ₹235–300 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
| GI Ceiling Framing Channel Galvanised iron ceiling channel | per running ft | ₹26–39 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
Paint rates in Agra
| Material | Unit | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Paints Tractor Emulsion 20L Interior economy emulsion (per litre of 20L) | per litre | ₹130–165 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
| Asian Paints Apex Exterior 20L Exterior emulsion (per litre of 20L) | per litre | ₹210–260 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
| Birla White Wall Care Putty 40kg White cement wall putty, 40kg bag | per bag | ₹1,050–1,250 | Indicative range for Agra, based on regional price levels. Actual prices vary by dealer, quantity and payment terms. |
About material rates in Agra
Walling is where Agra behaves differently from the rest of Uttar Pradesh. Traditional clay brick supply is constrained by the emissions rules applying to kilns in the zone, so the clay-to-fly-ash price gap here does not sit where it would in Kanpur or Varanasi, and availability of first-class clay brick is worth confirming before it is specified. AAC block is more commonly used as a result, particularly on larger frames.
Cement and steel follow national and regional producer movements as elsewhere. Sand and aggregate are Yamuna-system and subject to the same monsoon extraction restrictions. Stone, marble and dressed-stone work have deeper local supply than most UP cities, which matters if a specification runs to cladding or flooring in natural stone — those items are not listed on this page and are best quoted directly.
Frequently asked questions — material rates in Agra
Why is clay brick supply different in Agra?
Agra sits inside the Taj Trapezium Zone, where emissions rules on kiln operation apply. That constrains conventional clay brick supply relative to other Uttar Pradesh cities and has pushed more walling work toward fly ash brick and AAC block. Confirm availability locally before specifying first-class clay brick on a large quantity.
Should I specify fly ash brick or AAC block in Agra?
It depends on the frame and the wall. AAC block is lighter and faster to lay on framed structures and reduces dead load; fly ash brick is closer to clay brick in handling and in how it takes plaster. Both are more readily available here than in markets where clay brick dominates. Compare on delivered cost per square metre of finished wall, not on the headline unit rate.
Are stone and marble rates shown on this page?
No. This page covers cement, steel, walling, aggregate, boards, laminate, tile, gypsum and paint. Natural stone and marble vary too widely by quarry, grade, thickness and finish to give a useful indicative range, and are better quoted directly against a specific specification.
How current are these Agra rates?
Each rate shows its last-updated date. Rates older than 45 days are flagged as potentially stale, so you know to confirm before relying on them. Cement and steel can move within that window; boards and laminates move more slowly.
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