Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton across India?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton across India is currently ₹8,182 per quintal (₹81.82/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 ₹2,780 per quintal in Sanawad 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 ₹13,664 per quintal in Muzzafarnagar Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 84 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 ₹8,182, 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
Karnataka	6	₹3,000	₹9,533	₹7,593
Rajasthan	1	₹7,600	₹7,853	₹7,818
Andhra Pradesh	4	₹3,086	₹9,670	₹7,853
Haryana	4	₹4,500	₹9,005	₹7,968
Madhya Pradesh	15	₹2,780	₹9,845	₹8,095
Telangana	1	₹7,000	₹8,700	₹8,100
Gujarat	35	₹2,875	₹10,410	₹8,132
Uttar Pradesh	1	₹5,510	₹13,664	₹8,310
Maharashtra	15	₹5,000	₹9,775	₹8,505
Chhattisgarh	2	₹6,569	₹10,234	₹9,454

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonCotton (Unginned)	Adilabad	Adilabad, Andhra Pradesh	₹6750	₹7650	₹6900	2026-06-03
CottonBramha	Adoni	Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh	₹6511	₹9469	₹9112	2026-06-03
CottonLocal	Rajula	Amreli, Gujarat	₹6505	₹8950	₹7728	2026-06-03
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Savarkundla	Amreli, Gujarat	₹7500	₹8725	₹8050	2026-06-03
CottonOther	Amreli	Amreli, Gujarat	₹5200	₹9150	₹8675	2026-06-03
CottonOther	Bagasara	Amreli, Gujarat	₹6000	₹8250	₹7125	2026-06-03
CottonShanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne	Babra	Amreli, Gujarat	₹8050	₹9130	₹8590	2026-06-03
CottonOther	Bhavnagar	Bhavnagar, Gujarat	₹6500	₹6500	₹6500	2026-06-03
CottonShanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne	Mahuva(Station Road)	Bhavnagar, Gujarat	₹7750	₹8710	₹8230	2026-06-03
CottonOther	Jamnagar	Jamnagar, Gujarat	₹6000	₹8625	₹8625	2026-06-03
CottonOther	Dhrol	Jamnagar, Gujarat	₹5550	₹8050	₹6800	2026-06-03
CottonOther	Jam Jodhpur	Jamnagar, Gujarat	₹6500	₹9100	₹8000	2026-06-03
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Rajkot	Rajkot, Gujarat	₹7500	₹9185	₹8750	2026-06-03
CottonShanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne	Jasdan(Vichhiya)	Rajkot, Gujarat	₹6350	₹8850	₹7600	2026-06-03
CottonOther	Morbi	Morbi, Gujarat	₹6200	₹9000	₹7600	2026-06-03
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