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Rate Watch

TIMBER

(in cubic ft)

Indian Teak: Rs.1,600 to Rs.2,000

Burma Teak: Rs.1,800 to Rs.2,200

African Teak: Rs.1,650 to Rs.2,100

Beeja Sal: Rs.800 to Rs.950

Neem: Rs.300 to Rs.400

STEEL

From Rs. 28,000 per tonne to Rs. 31,000 per tonne

BRICKS

Rs. 1.25 to Rs. 1.50 per piece of mud bricks.

Rs. 2.25 to Rs. 2.50 per piece, if they are lightweight.

Hollow bricks made of cement powder cost less and are used by some builders.

CEMENT

Varies from Rs. 165 to Rs. 185 per bag depending on the brand.

SAND

Local sand - Body level - Rs.3,000 (5 to 6 tonnes)

Local sand - Full load - Rs. 5,000 (13 to 14 tonnes).

STD load - Rs. 9,000 (20 to 21 tonnes)

On an average per tonne is sold at Rs.600 to Rs.700 depending on the quality

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