Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton across India?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton across India is currently ₹7,990 per quintal (₹79.90/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Cotton available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Cotton is ₹500 per quintal in Ayodhya Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Cotton being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Cotton is recorded at ₹18,655 per quintal in Rajula Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 65 Mandis across India today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Cotton prices?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Question 6

Is it a good time to buy Cotton?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹7,990, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

Question 7

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

Accepted Answer

The Mandi rate is the wholesale auction price. Retail prices in shops are usually 20-30% higher to cover sorting, cleaning, transport, and retailer margins.

Question 8

Which states are the major producers of Cotton?

Accepted Answer

Prices and availability are often driven by major producing states. Check the "State-wise Price Summary" table above to see which states have the highest active market counts, indicating high production or trading volume.

State	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Haryana	3	₹3,000	₹8,718	₹7,492
Telangana	1	₹6,300	₹7,900	₹7,605
Andhra Pradesh	5	₹4,000	₹9,410	₹7,641
Madhya Pradesh	14	₹4,480	₹9,150	₹7,689
Gujarat	27	₹1,950	₹18,655	₹8,050
Karnataka	2	₹7,250	₹8,500	₹8,090
Maharashtra	10	₹5,500	₹9,280	₹8,269
Uttar Pradesh	3	₹500	₹13,980	₹9,172

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonCotton (Unginned)	Adilabad	Adilabad, Andhra Pradesh	₹6700	₹7100	₹6850	2026-06-23
CottonBramha	Adoni	Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh	₹6589	₹9410	₹9171	2026-06-23
CottonCotton (Unginned)	Mahabubabad	Warangal, Andhra Pradesh	₹7437	₹7437	₹7437	2026-06-23
CottonLocal	Rajula	Amreli, Gujarat	₹7500	₹8895	₹8197	2026-06-23
CottonOther	Savarkundla	Amreli, Gujarat	₹7500	₹9150	₹8500	2026-06-23
CottonOther	Amreli	Amreli, Gujarat	₹4650	₹9625	₹9225	2026-06-23
CottonShanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne	Babra	Amreli, Gujarat	₹8000	₹8800	₹8400	2026-06-23
CottonOther	Jam Jodhpur	Jamnagar, Gujarat	₹6750	₹9425	₹8750	2026-06-23
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Rajkot	Rajkot, Gujarat	₹7505	₹9550	₹9090	2026-06-23
CottonCotton (Unginned)	Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot)	Rajkot, Gujarat	₹2500	₹9500	₹8750	2026-06-23
CottonShanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne	Bodeliu	Chhota Udaipur, Gujarat	₹7700	₹8100	₹7925	2026-06-23
CottonShanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne	Hadad	Chhota Udaipur, Gujarat	₹7750	₹8100	₹7950	2026-06-23
CottonShanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne	Kalediya	Chhota Udaipur, Gujarat	₹7700	₹8100	₹7950	2026-06-23
CottonShanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne	Modasar	Chhota Udaipur, Gujarat	₹7700	₹8050	₹7900	2026-06-23
CottonWithout Ginned Cotton	Jobat	Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh	₹7400	₹7400	₹7400	2026-06-23
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