Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton across India?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton across India is currently ₹7,336 per quintal (₹73.36/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 ₹1,405 per quintal in Khetia 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 ₹14,100 per quintal in Bhavnagar Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 170 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 ₹7,336, 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	14	₹3,410	₹7,720	₹6,661
Andhra Pradesh	10	₹4,039	₹8,124	₹6,935
Karnataka	6	₹1,500	₹8,862	₹7,235
Punjab	4	₹4,900	₹7,720	₹7,256
Rajasthan	18	₹4,000	₹8,000	₹7,268
Madhya Pradesh	25	₹1,405	₹10,000	₹7,335
Telangana	2	₹6,000	₹7,500	₹7,343
Gujarat	54	₹2,500	₹14,100	₹7,385
Maharashtra	34	₹5,000	₹8,010	₹7,585
Chhattisgarh	1	₹6,001	₹8,221	₹7,764
Odisha	3	₹6,000	₹13,500	₹7,830

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonCO-2 (Unginned)	Bhainsa	Adilabad, Andhra Pradesh	₹7979	₹7979	₹7979	2026-02-24
CottonCotton (Unginned)	Adilabad	Adilabad, Andhra Pradesh	₹5040	₹7000	₹6020	2026-02-24
CottonBramha	Adoni	Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh	₹4100	₹8124	₹7725	2026-02-24
Cotton170-CO2 (Unginned)	Gajwel	Medak, Andhra Pradesh	₹6700	₹6700	₹6700	2026-02-24
CottonLH-1556	Bijapur	Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), Chhattisgarh	₹6001	₹8221	₹7874	2026-02-24
CottonOther	Dhandhuka	Ahmedabad, Gujarat	₹6150	₹7750	₹7150	2026-02-24
CottonLocal	Rajula	Amreli, Gujarat	₹5100	₹8090	₹6595	2026-02-24
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Savarkundla	Amreli, Gujarat	₹6750	₹8005	₹7500	2026-02-24
CottonOther	Amreli	Amreli, Gujarat	₹4000	₹8125	₹7675	2026-02-24
CottonOther	Bagasara	Amreli, Gujarat	₹6000	₹7930	₹6965	2026-02-24
CottonRCH-2	Thara	Banaskantha, Gujarat	₹6750	₹7585	₹7168	2026-02-24
CottonOther	Amirgadh	Banaskantha, Gujarat	₹6500	₹7505	₹7505	2026-02-24
CottonOther	Bhavnagar	Bhavnagar, Gujarat	₹14100	₹14100	₹14100	2026-02-24
CottonShanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne	Taleja	Bhavnagar, Gujarat	₹5850	₹6000	₹5925	2026-02-24
CottonOther	Mansa	Gandhinagar, Gujarat	₹6750	₹8080	₹7900	2026-02-24
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