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Finolex vs Polycab wire: which is better?

Finolex and Polycab are the two wire brands most Bangalore homes choose between, and we supply both. Here is a fair comparison and our recommendation.

Both make good IS 694 copper house wire, and coil list prices are close. We recommend Finolex for house wiring because every carton can be checked with two QR codes at site, its Flamegard FR-LSH grade gives low-smoke safety at a small premium, and it is the house wire most Bangalore electricians ask for.

Finolex and Polycab wire coils at a Bangalore electrical distributor

List price, coil to coil

90 m coil, list priceFinolex Silver Pack FRPolycab Etira FR
1.5 sq mm₹3,640₹3,820
2.5 sq mm₹5,940₹6,095
4.0 sq mm₹9,020₹9,115

Manufacturer list prices before dealer pricing: Finolex list wef 4 September 2026, Polycab distributor coil list June 2026 (ex-GST). Nobody pays list; compare dealer quotes on the same basis.

Grades side by side

Finolex: Silver and Gold FR, Flamegard FR-LSH, Finoultra halogen-free. Polycab: Etira FR, Primma and Optima FRLF, Maxima HR-FR. Both brands cover the same needs; the names differ.

Why we recommend Finolex

Finolex cartons carry two QR codes: an outer code on the carton label and an inner code you reach only after opening. The outer one proves the carton is registered with Finolex; the inner one proves the contents are what Finolex packed. Scan both, at your site, before you pay. Our Finolex wire scanner does it in the browser.

Polycab is the right pick if you want one brand across wires, fans and lighting. For house wire alone, Finolex. See Finolex prices and Polycab prices.

Talk to us before you buy

Not sure yet? WhatsApp your electrician's list or a photo of the memo to 88676 76700. Mount Cable India replies within 60 minutes with the right grade and brand for each point and an itemised price. No obligation to buy from us.

Questions, Answered

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Finolex or Polycab wire?
Both make good IS 694 copper wire. We recommend Finolex for house wiring for its two-QR verification and low-smoke Flamegard grade; Polycab suits buyers who want one brand across wires, fans and lighting.
Is Polycab cheaper than Finolex?
List prices are close: a 1.5 sq mm 90 m coil lists at ₹3,820 for Polycab Etira and ₹3,640 for Finolex Silver Pack. Dealer prices on both are below list.
Which is best, Finolex FR-LSH or Polycab FRLF?
Both are low-smoke safety grades for homes and flats. We supply Finolex Flamegard FR-LSH as our default.

Choosing the right brand

Finolex for wires, Legrand for switches and MCBs

Straight answers to the questions every house builder asks, and the price list for every Finolex and Legrand range.

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