At first glance, most balcony zip screens look fairly similar: a fabric panel, slim side tracks, and a cassette at the top. So why can one quote be tens of thousands of rupees higher than another for the same-sized opening? The answer comes down to details you cannot judge from a photograph, things like fabric, motor, controls, aluminum sections, and the work needed to install the screen correctly. In India, zip screens for balcony cost between ₹650 and ₹1,900+ per sq ft as a