Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton across India?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton across India is currently ₹8,400 per quintal (₹84.00/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 ₹3,000 per quintal in Chitradurga 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 ₹15,900 per quintal in Saharanpur Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 143 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 ₹8,400, 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
Madhya Pradesh	20	₹4,311	₹9,880	₹7,290
Telangana	2	₹7,011	₹8,128	₹7,650
Maharashtra	3	₹7,400	₹8,600	₹7,879
Andhra Pradesh	9	₹4,011	₹9,901	₹8,299
Rajasthan	19	₹6,000	₹9,400	₹8,393
Punjab	6	₹8,050	₹8,880	₹8,493
Haryana	16	₹7,000	₹9,230	₹8,564
Gujarat	41	₹4,000	₹12,760	₹8,754
Uttar Pradesh	6	₹6,501	₹15,900	₹9,261
Karnataka	21	₹3,000	₹12,999	₹9,594

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonN-44	Lingasugur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹9200	₹9400	₹9350	2026-09-25
CottonOther	Rapar	Kachchh, Gujarat	₹8505	₹8505	₹8505	2026-09-25
CottonOther	Achnera	Agra, Uttar Pradesh	₹7800	₹7850	₹7818	2026-09-25
CottonCotton (Unginned)	Parchur	Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh	₹7500	₹8000	₹7800	2026-09-25
CottonBunny	Narasaraopet	Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh	₹8500	₹8500	₹8500	2026-09-25
CottonDesi	Darsi	Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh	₹8100	₹8200	₹8200	2026-09-25
CottonLocal	Mahabubabad	Mahabubabad, Telangana	₹8128	₹8128	₹8128	2026-09-25
CottonOther	The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli	Amreli, Gujarat	₹5500	₹9850	₹8975	2026-09-25
CottonH4	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹8151	₹9900	₹9450	2026-09-25
CottonCotton (Ginned)	Talikot	Bijapur (Karnataka), Karnataka	₹9156	₹9729	₹9582	2026-09-25
CottonBunny	Mylavaram	NTR, Andhra Pradesh	₹7400	₹7400	₹7400	2026-09-25
CottonOther	Kekri	Ajmer, Rajasthan	₹6000	₹8000	₹7111	2026-09-25
CottonOther	Visnagar	Mahesana, Gujarat	₹5500	₹9955	₹7727	2026-09-25
CottonOther	Kalawad	Jamnagar, Gujarat	₹6500	₹8250	₹7025	2026-09-25
CottonOther	Jamnagar	Jamnagar, Gujarat	₹7500	₹9750	₹8845	2026-09-25
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