From kabadiwalas to AI: How India’s scrap metallic commerce is getting a Zepto-like makeover

The standard “kabadiwala” community, lengthy the spine of India’s recycling, is getting into a high-tech period, with sure gamers infusing AI and the newest expertise into the recycling sector.Again in 2025, Attero, a number one city miner and digital waste recycler, launched MetalMandi—a B2B digital platform designed to rework the fragmented scrap commerce right into a clear, formalised powerhouse. Now, with over 2 lakh app downloads and a presence throughout 28 states, the MetalMandi allows native scrap sellers and small aggregators to entry dwell, AI-driven market costs for metals like copper, aluminium, and gold. To place it merely, think about a Zepto or City…