Bricks & Blocks Prices in India — April 2026

Bricks & Blocks prices across 50 Indian cities

Sorted by the price of Red Clay Brick (9×4×3") (per piece) — a representative bricks & blocks item tracked in every city. Click any city for the full brand and grade-wise breakdown.

About bricks & blocks

Masonry units in India follow IS 1077 (clay bricks), IS 2185 (concrete masonry), IS 13990 (fly-ash bricks), and IS 2572 (AAC blocks). Traditional red clay bricks (230×110×70 mm) have been the default for centuries but are being displaced by AAC (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) blocks in urban multi-storey construction — AAC is 4-5× lighter (600-700 kg/m³ vs 1,800 for clay), improves thermal performance, and speeds up masonry work by 40-50 %. Fly-ash bricks (IS 12894) are the cheap alternative to clay in regions with thermal-power plants nearby. Hollow and solid concrete blocks serve for boundary walls, external leaf, and retaining walls.

Price drivers

• Clay availability (for traditional red bricks — regulated in many states)
• Fly-ash supply from thermal plants (drives fly-ash brick price)
• Cement and aggregate input cost for concrete blocks
• Autoclave energy cost (AAC blocks are energy-intensive)
• Transport — AAC blocks are bulky but lightweight, so pallet-rate drops quickly over distance
• Kiln diesel/coal cost (traditional brick kilns)

Recent bricks & blocks price history

Red-clay brick prices have risen ~10-15 % YoY since 2022 as many states restrict clay mining and force kilns to zigzag-technology upgrades. AAC block prices have stabilised after initial volatility, as capacity expanded with major brands adding plants in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. 2026 pricing sees AAC 6 inch at ₹40-60 per piece in major metros, red clay at ₹8-12 per piece, and fly-ash at ₹5-8 per piece.

Buying tips

• For brick walls: specify Class A (IS 1077) with minimum 7.5 MPa compressive strength — reject soft, under-burnt bricks
• AAC blocks: check density (600-700 kg/m³), compressive strength (3-4.5 MPa), and dimensional tolerance (±2 mm)
• AAC needs thin-bed mortar (not cement-sand) — factor in the ₹8-15/sqft mortar cost
• Fly-ash bricks: measure water absorption (< 18 % per IS 12894) before buying — over-absorbent bricks fail structurally
• Paver blocks for driveways: minimum M30 grade, 60 mm thickness for pedestrian, 80 mm for vehicles

Relevant Indian Standard codes

Frequently asked questions