Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton across India?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton across India is currently ₹8,034 per quintal (₹80.34/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 ₹1,480 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 ₹17,000 per quintal in Rajula Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 116 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 ₹8,034, 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
Rajasthan	3	₹5,000	₹7,751	₹6,754
Haryana	4	₹5,100	₹8,749	₹7,682
Madhya Pradesh	18	₹1,480	₹9,455	₹7,736
Telangana	3	₹5,800	₹8,500	₹7,806
Andhra Pradesh	7	₹4,869	₹10,210	₹7,858
Karnataka	12	₹3,591	₹9,375	₹8,003
Gujarat	40	₹2,500	₹17,000	₹8,123
Maharashtra	25	₹6,000	₹10,010	₹8,182
Chhattisgarh	2	₹6,009	₹9,610	₹8,877
Uttar Pradesh	2	₹5,708	₹13,510	₹9,698

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonShanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne	Bodeliu	Chhota Udaipur, Gujarat	₹7750	₹9250	₹8580	2026-05-10
CottonShanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne	Hadad	Chhota Udaipur, Gujarat	₹7750	₹8900	₹8450	2026-05-10
CottonShanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne	Kalediya	Chhota Udaipur, Gujarat	₹7750	₹8950	₹8450	2026-05-10
CottonShanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne	Modasar	Chhota Udaipur, Gujarat	₹7700	₹8950	₹8450	2026-05-10
CottonWithout Ginned Cotton	Jobat	Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh	₹6500	₹6500	₹6500	2026-05-10
CottonWithout Ginned Cotton	Alirajpur	Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh	₹7500	₹7500	₹7500	2026-05-10
CottonWithout Ginned Cotton	Kukshi	Dhar, Madhya Pradesh	₹8500	₹8500	₹8500	2026-05-10
CottonWithout Ginned Cotton	Gandhwani	Dhar, Madhya Pradesh	₹8000	₹8200	₹8200	2026-05-10
CottonCotton (Unginned)	Adilabad	Adilabad, Andhra Pradesh	₹6700	₹7650	₹6900	2026-05-09
CottonOther	Dhandhuka	Ahmedabad, Gujarat	₹7250	₹7850	₹7525	2026-05-09
CottonLocal	Rajula	Amreli, Gujarat	₹4500	₹9080	₹6790	2026-05-09
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Savarkundla	Amreli, Gujarat	₹7500	₹9380	₹8400	2026-05-09
CottonOther	Amreli	Amreli, Gujarat	₹5075	₹9975	₹9300	2026-05-09
CottonShanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne	Babra	Amreli, Gujarat	₹8400	₹10075	₹9235	2026-05-09
CottonOther	Bhavnagar	Bhavnagar, Gujarat	₹6752	₹6752	₹6752	2026-05-09
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