Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton across India?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton across India is currently ₹8,801 per quintal (₹88.01/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Cotton available?

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Currently, the lowest recorded price for Cotton is ₹20 per quintal in Jobat 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 ₹13,421 per quintal in Chitradurga Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

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We have received active price updates from 210 Mandis across India today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Cotton prices?

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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 ₹8,801, 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
Uttar Pradesh	1	₹7,500	₹7,700	₹7,560
Andhra Pradesh	22	₹4,800	₹9,619	₹8,363
Rajasthan	27	₹7,225	₹9,200	₹8,626
Haryana	9	₹6,400	₹9,215	₹8,635
Telangana	13	₹8,200	₹9,126	₹8,740
Punjab	3	₹8,055	₹9,100	₹8,759
Maharashtra	44	₹6,350	₹10,000	₹8,870
Madhya Pradesh	26	₹20	₹13,010	₹8,902
Gujarat	41	₹5,000	₹9,675	₹8,934
Karnataka	24	₹2,610	₹13,421	₹9,361

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonBramha	Nirmal	Nirmal, Telangana	₹8600	₹8600	₹8600	2026-11-11
CottonFarm (Ginned)	Yellandu	Bhadradri Kothagudem, Telangana	₹8800	₹9000	₹8900	2026-11-11
CottonCotton (Unginned)	Rudrangi	Rajanna Siricilla, Telangana	₹8267	₹9000	₹8667	2026-11-11
CottonCotton (Unginned)	Vemulawada	Rajanna Siricilla, Telangana	₹8267	₹8800	₹8667	2026-11-11
Cotton170-CO2 (Unginned)	Gajwel	Siddipet, Telangana	₹9126	₹9126	₹9126	2026-11-11
CottonCotton (Unginned)	Kuber	Nirmal, Telangana	₹8800	₹8900	₹8850	2026-11-11
CottonBunny	Enkoor	Khammam, Andhra Pradesh	₹8350	₹8600	₹8500	2026-11-11
CottonN-44	Lingasugur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹9100	₹9100	₹9100	2026-11-11
CottonBunny	Mylavaram	NTR, Andhra Pradesh	₹7950	₹7950	₹7950	2026-11-11
CottonOther	Chilakaluripet	Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh	₹7500	₹9200	₹8200	2026-11-11
CottonCotton (Unginned)	Parchur	Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh	₹8500	₹9000	₹8500	2026-11-11
CottonBunny	Macharla	Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh	₹8500	₹8500	₹8500	2026-11-11
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Kanakagiri	Koppal, Karnataka	₹8096	₹9500	₹8600	2026-11-11
CottonBunny	Kodumur	Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh	₹8200	₹9100	₹8900	2026-11-11
CottonCotton (Unginned)	Phirangipuram	Guntur, Andhra Pradesh	₹7200	₹8400	₹7800	2026-11-11
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