Shyam Steel TMT Bar Price in Chennai: Size-Wise Rates and Buying Guide
Fe 550 · 8 mm to 25 mm · Per Ton & Per Kg · Why 8 mm Costs More · Quotation Checks · 6 FAQs
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Shyam Steel TMT bars are available in Fe 550 grade from 8 mm to 25 mm. The rate is flat at ₹62,000 per ton across 12–25 mm, stepping up for the two smallest diameters — ₹62,500 for 10 mm and ₹64,000 for 8 mm. That works out to ₹62.00 to ₹64.00 per kg. Prices are indicative and change with market conditions, order quantity, availability, transport distance, taxes and delivery location.
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Shyam Steel TMT Bar Price List in Chennai
Price Last Updated: 14-09-2026
| Product (Fe 550) | Size | Price per Ton | Approx. per Kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shyam Steel TMT Bar | 25 mm | ₹62,000 | ₹62.00 |
| Shyam Steel TMT Bar | 20 mm | ₹62,000 | ₹62.00 |
| Shyam Steel TMT Bar | 16 mm | ₹62,000 | ₹62.00 |
| Shyam Steel TMT Bar | 12 mm | ₹62,000 | ₹62.00 |
| Shyam Steel TMT Bar | 10 mm | ₹62,500 | ₹62.50 |
| Shyam Steel TMT Bar | 8 mm | ₹64,000 | ₹64.00 |
⚠ PLEASE CONFIRM BEFORE ORDERING
The rates above are indicative and provided for guidance only. Steel prices in Chennai vary with raw material and scrap costs, energy prices, mill output, order quantity, delivery location, transportation charges and supplier availability — and they can change within a week. Per-kg figures are derived by dividing the per-ton rate by 1,000; steel is quoted, invoiced and delivered by the ton. Applicable taxes and delivery charges are confirmed at the time of quotation. Please contact our team for the current price for your requirement and delivery address before placing an order.
What Is Shyam Steel Fe 550 TMT?
📖 DEFINITION
TMT stands for thermo-mechanically treated — a manufacturing process that gives the bar a hard outer surface and a softer, more ductile core. Fe 550 denotes the grade, describing the steel’s specified yield strength. The grade required for your project comes from the structural design, not from a general recommendation, so check your drawings before ordering and confirm that what is delivered carries the grade marking you ordered.
Why 8 mm Costs More — and Why It Catches People Out
Look down the price list and one thing stands out: the smallest bar is the most expensive per ton. That surprises first-time buyers who reasonably expect thinner steel to cost less.
The reason is that you are buying by weight a product whose cost is partly driven by processing. A tonne of 8 mm takes considerably more mill time to roll than a tonne of 25 mm, and it produces far more running length — which means more handling, more bundling and more space on the lorry for the same tonnage. Every TMT brand prices the smaller diameters higher for this reason; it is not specific to Shyam.
8 MM IS THE SIZE MOST OFTEN ORDERED SHORT
Here is the practical consequence, and it is the one worth remembering. Stirrups, ties and chairs consume a great deal of 8 mm — by piece count it is usually the busiest size on site. But bar bending schedules get read closely for columns and beams, and skimmed for the small stuff. So 8 mm is simultaneously the most expensive size per ton and the one most likely to run out mid-pour. Take the 8 mm quantity off the schedule as carefully as the 20 mm, and order it in the same delivery rather than topping up later at whatever the rate has moved to.
Shyam TMT Bar Sizes and Where They Are Used
Orientation only — your structural engineer’s bar bending schedule decides what you actually order.
| Size | Typically used for | Procurement note |
|---|---|---|
| 8 mm | Stirrups, ties, chairs, slab distribution steel | Consumed in the largest quantity by piece count |
| 10 mm | Slab reinforcement, lintels, stirrups in smaller members | Common across most residential slabs |
| 12 mm | Slabs, beams, staircases, columns in smaller structures | The workhorse size on most Chennai homes |
| 16 mm | Columns, beams and footings as loads increase | Ordered against the bar bending schedule |
| 20 mm | Columns, heavy beams and foundations | Usually a smaller share of total tonnage |
| 25 mm | Heavy columns, raft foundations, long-span beams | Confirm availability before relying on it |
You can view the individual listing for Shyam Steel TMT Bar 8 mm, or browse the full range at buy TMT steel online. To compare against another brand, the ARS today steel price in Chennai listing is a useful reference point — but compare on your actual size-wise tonnage rather than the headline figure for one diameter.
How to Sanity-Check a Steel Quotation
Comparing steel quotations is harder than it looks, because two suppliers can quote the same brand and grade and still not be comparable. Four checks make them so.
Confirm the unit
Per ton, per kg or per piece. A per-kg figure looks dramatically lower than a per-ton one for the same steel, and mixing the two is the commonest comparison error.
Confirm the grade
Fe 500 and Fe 550 are different products at different prices. Check the quotation names the grade your drawings specify rather than leaving it implied.
Ask what is inside the number
Whether transport, unloading and taxes are included, and whether the rate covers every diameter or only the common ones.
Compare on your own tonnage mix
This is the one people skip. Because 8 mm carries a premium, a supplier who is cheapest on 16 mm may not be cheapest on your schedule if your build is stirrup-heavy. Price the whole schedule, not the headline diameter.
That last point is worth a minute with a calculator. Multiply each diameter’s tonnage by its rate and total it for each supplier. On a typical residential schedule the answer occasionally reverses the ranking you would get from comparing one size — which is exactly the situation a headline rate is designed to obscure.
Factors Affecting Shyam Steel Prices
Raw material and scrap costs
Iron ore, sponge iron and scrap feed directly into mill costs and are the single largest influence.
Energy and fuel prices
Steel making is energy-intensive, and fuel also drives the cost of moving material to Chennai.
Mill output and supply
Production levels, maintenance shutdowns and regional supply balance affect both availability and rate.
Construction demand and season
Demand typically firms in the dry building months and eases during heavy monsoon periods.
Order quantity
Full-load tonnage is normally rated differently from small part-load orders.
Bar diameter
Thinner sections cost more per unit weight to roll, which is why 8 mm sits above 25 mm on this list.
Transport and delivery location
Distance, site access and unloading arrangements all feed into the delivered price.
Taxes and statutory charges
GST at the prevailing rate applies and is confirmed on the quotation.
Full-load tonnage? Rates differ from part-load orders
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How to Buy Shyam Steel TMT Bars in Chennai
Take quantities from the bar bending schedule
Size-wise tonnage from the structural drawings, including the 8 mm.
Confirm the grade against your drawings
Fe 550 here — check it matches what the structural engineer specified.
Get the current rate
Ask what unit the quotation uses and how long the rate holds. An older quote is a starting point, not a price.
Ask what is included
Transport, unloading and applicable taxes, plus availability for every diameter on your schedule.
Check site access before dispatch
Confirm the delivery vehicle can reach the unloading point and that there is covered storage.
Verify on delivery
Check the brand and grade marking on the bars against your order, and request the manufacturer test certificate for the batch before the steel is cut.
ORDERING FOR A FULL SITE?
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The Cheapest 16 mm Is Not the Cheapest Schedule
Because 8 mm carries a premium and stirrups consume it in volume, a supplier who wins on the headline diameter can lose on your actual tonnage mix. Price the whole schedule before you decide.
Other Materials for Your Chennai Site
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Frequently Asked Questions
Conclusion
Shyam Steel Fe 550 TMT bars are currently listed at ₹62,000 per ton from 12 mm to 25 mm, ₹62,500 for 10 mm and ₹64,000 for 8 mm — ₹62.00 to ₹64.00 per kg. Because steel is priced against a moving market, treat any published figure, including this one, as a guide and confirm before ordering. When comparing quotations, normalise on unit of measure, taxes, delivery and grade, and check stock for every diameter on your schedule — including the 8 mm.
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