Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton across India?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton across India is currently ₹7,702 per quintal (₹77.02/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 ₹1,590 per quintal in Ranebennur 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 ₹12,007 per quintal in Muzzafarnagar Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 141 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 ₹7,702, 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	4	₹6,000	₹7,700	₹7,113
Haryana	7	₹5,411	₹8,172	₹7,320
Telangana	4	₹5,500	₹8,050	₹7,324
Karnataka	17	₹1,590	₹8,950	₹7,414
Andhra Pradesh	6	₹4,010	₹9,065	₹7,457
Madhya Pradesh	20	₹2,480	₹9,100	₹7,493
Punjab	1	₹7,550	₹7,735	₹7,585
Gujarat	43	₹2,500	₹9,301	₹7,762
Maharashtra	35	₹5,800	₹8,975	₹7,846
Chhattisgarh	2	₹3,061	₹9,052	₹8,526
Uttar Pradesh	2	₹8,230	₹12,007	₹10,799

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonOther	Bhavnagar	Bhavnagar, Gujarat	₹6750	₹6750	₹6750	2026-04-14
CottonOther	Jamnagar	Jamnagar, Gujarat	₹6000	₹8650	₹8225	2026-04-14
CottonOther	Dhrol	Jamnagar, Gujarat	₹5005	₹8440	₹6725	2026-04-14
CottonOther	Jam Jodhpur	Jamnagar, Gujarat	₹6750	₹8825	₹8000	2026-04-14
CottonOther	Bhesan	Junagadh, Gujarat	₹6000	₹8850	₹8000	2026-04-14
CottonOther	Unava	Mahesana, Gujarat	₹6500	₹8520	₹7450	2026-04-14
CottonH.B (Unginned)	Dhoraji	Rajkot, Gujarat	₹6755	₹8505	₹8005	2026-04-14
CottonShanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne	Jasdan	Rajkot, Gujarat	₹7250	₹8900	₹8350	2026-04-14
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Rajkot	Rajkot, Gujarat	₹7775	₹8975	₹8350	2026-04-14
CottonShanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne	Jasdan(Vichhiya)	Rajkot, Gujarat	₹6750	₹9150	₹7950	2026-04-14
CottonOther	Vankaner	Morbi, Gujarat	₹6250	₹8750	₹8250	2026-04-14
CottonLocal	Halvad	Morbi, Gujarat	₹6075	₹8870	₹8000	2026-04-14
CottonOther	Morbi	Morbi, Gujarat	₹7250	₹8650	₹7950	2026-04-14
CottonLocal	APMC HALVAD	Morbi, Gujarat	₹6075	₹8870	₹8000	2026-04-14
CottonCotton (Unginned)	Botad(Haddad)	Botad, Gujarat	₹7250	₹9180	₹8250	2026-04-14
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