HMS 1 Scrap in India — Buyer's Guide 2026
What qualifies as HMS 1 scrap in India?
Heavy Melting Scrap Grade 1 (HMS 1) is wrought iron and/or steel scrap with sections at least ¼ inch (6 mm) thick, free of non-ferrous attachments, sealed containers and excessive rust. In Indian induction-furnace practice, foundries typically expect a minimum density of ~1.0 t/m³ and a maximum of 1.5% non-metallic contamination.
Confusion between HMS 1 and HMS 1 & 2 (80:20) is the single biggest cause of weighbridge disputes. LohaLink standardises grade descriptions across every yard and runs AI scrap metal grading on yard photos before listing.
What drives HMS 1 prices in India?
Domestic HMS 1 pricing tracks four levers: container scrap landed cost (Nhava Sheva / Mundra), domestic billet trends in Raipur and Mandi Gobindgarh, sponge iron (DRI) availability as a substitute, and rupee-dollar movement.
When DRI prices spike, induction furnaces lean harder on HMS 1 — pulling regional prices up by ₹500–₹1,500/tonne within days. Tracking these signals weekly on the LohaLink Journal helps procurement teams time their lots.
How to source HMS 1 from verified suppliers
Every HMS 1 listing on LohaLink comes from a GST-verified yard with PAN + bank penny-drop verification. Funds sit in an RBI-compliant nodal escrow until the buyer's weighbridge confirms the load, eliminating PDC bounce risk.
Read more about how escrow, GSTIN auto-verification and weighbridge dispute resolution work in our About FAQ — or jump straight to live HMS 1 listings on the marketplace.