Glass, aluminium, ACP, gypsum — the envelope and finish skin of modern buildings.
interiors & glass prices in Mangalore, Karnataka, sourced from dealer networks and leading online marketplaces. Ranges reflect the spread between authorised-dealer bulk rates and retail single-unit rates. Prices are close to the 50-city national average — roughly in line with pan-India benchmarks.
| Item | Unit | Price in Mangalore |
|---|---|---|
| Plain Glass (5mm) | per sqft | ₹43 ₹35–51 (dealer-to-retail) |
| Toughened Glass (12mm) | per sqft | ₹153 ₹123–183 (dealer-to-retail) |
| Gypsum Board (12.5mm) | per sqft | ₹36 ₹28–43 (dealer-to-retail) |
| Plaster of Paris (POP) | per kg | ₹23 ₹19–26 (dealer-to-retail) |
| Aluminium Section (Window) | per kg | ₹286 ₹244–327 (dealer-to-retail) |
| Toughened Glass 8mmTempered 8mm· inferred from brand premium | per sqft | ₹107 ₹86–128 (dealer-to-retail) |
| Double-Glazed Unit (DGU)5+12+5 argon· inferred from brand premium | per sqft | ₹245 ₹197–293 (dealer-to-retail) |
| Jindal Aluminium SectionJindal16SWG window· inferred from brand premium | per kg | ₹309 ₹264–353 (dealer-to-retail) |
| Fenesta uPVC ProfileFenesta2-track sliding· inferred from brand premium | per sqft | ₹145 ₹116–174 (dealer-to-retail) |
| Alstrong ACP SheetAlstrong4mm PVDF· inferred from brand premium | per sqft | ₹65 ₹53–77 (dealer-to-retail) |
| Saint-Gobain Gypsum BoardSaint-Gobain12.5mm regular· inferred from brand premium | per sqft | ₹42 ₹33–51 (dealer-to-retail) |
Supply. Mangaluru sits in a coastal granite-and-laterite belt with local aggregate; cement is railed from the Kalaburagi cluster and TMT from Karnataka/Goa-route mills, with port access aiding bulk inbound supply. For interiors & glass specifically, this places Mangalore broadly in line with the national cost band — the page's table reflects close to the 50-city national average.
What moves the local price. a port-and-refinery industrial base plus coastal-Karnataka residential demand; the heavy south-west monsoon (June–September) is the dominant seasonal disruptor on quarrying and logistics.
Buyer takeaway. local laterite-and-granite keeps aggregate reasonable and port access helps bulk cement, but the long, intense monsoon makes pre-season stockpiling essential — delivered rates spike during the rains. Cross-check the interiors & glass ranges in the table above against a live local quote before raising a purchase order — the spread between bulk-dealer and retail rates in Mangalore, Karnataka is wider than the table's midpoint suggests.
Interior and façade materials span structural glass per IS 2553 (plain float, toughened, laminated, DGU), aluminium sections per IS 733 / IS 1285, uPVC window profiles per IS 10182, aluminium composite panels (ACP), gypsum boards per IS 2095, and plaster of Paris per IS 2547. The market is tiered between large branded players (Saint-Gobain glass, Jindal aluminium, Fenesta/Aparna uPVC, Alstrong/Aludecor ACP) and local/unorganised supply. Energy-efficient façades (DGU, low-E glass) are mandated for buildings > 1,000 sqm plot per ECBC 2017 energy code.
Façade material prices rose 10-12 % in 2023 on aluminium and gas inflation, stabilised in 2024. 2026 sees DGU demand rising 15-20 % YoY with ECBC compliance now enforced in most state codes for commercial buildings. uPVC windows gaining against aluminium in residential segment — better thermal performance, competitive pricing, lifetime warranty. ACP has oversupply; prices flat to down 3-5 %.
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Compare interiors & glass prices in Mangalore with other Indian metros. Prices shown are for Gypsum Board (12.5mm) (per sqft) — a representative benchmark for the category. Click any city for the full 11-item price list.
Interiors & Glass quality and manufacturing in India is governed by the following Indian Standards. Click any code for the full specification with extracted clauses, tables, and reference values.
IS 2553:1991: Safety glass — specification. IS 733:1983: Wrought aluminium alloys — extruded sections.