What is the current average price of Cotton across India?

The average wholesale price of Cotton across India is currently ₹7,478 per quintal (₹74.78/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Where is the lowest price for Cotton available?

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Cotton is ₹71 per quintal in Jobat Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Where is the most expensive Cotton being sold?

The highest market rate for Cotton is recorded at ₹9,817 per quintal in Chitradurga Mandi.

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

We have received active price updates from 196 Mandis across India today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

What factors influence Cotton prices?

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Is it a good time to buy Cotton?

If prices are trending below the average of ₹7,478, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

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.

Which states are the major producers of Cotton?

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.

Prices/cotton

Cotton Mandi Price Today

Detailed market rates and daily fluctuations.

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Commodity Insights

Updated: 3 February 2026

The average wholesale price of Cotton across 196 markets is ₹7,478/quintal.

Prices vary significantly by region. The lowest recorded rate is ₹71 at Jobat, while the highest rate is ₹9,817 at Chitradurga.

This indicates a price spread of ₹9,746 across different Mandis.

Retail Price Estimate

Estimated Retail Price (per kg)

₹86 - ₹93/ kg

Based on national average wholesale rates + 15-25% margin.

Avg Wholesale Rate:₹74.78 / kg

Cotton Prices by State

Compare Cotton average rates across different states.

State	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Haryana	16	₹3,290	₹7,860	₹7,035
Madhya Pradesh	26	₹71	₹9,005	₹7,357
Odisha	4	₹5,800	₹8,110	₹7,426
Gujarat	58	₹703	₹8,650	₹7,436
Punjab	5	₹5,000	₹7,860	₹7,482
Rajasthan	28	₹4,700	₹8,000	₹7,504
Telangana	4	₹6,088	₹8,110	₹7,675
Andhra Pradesh	12	₹4,189	₹8,599	₹7,681
Maharashtra	34	₹6,000	₹8,400	₹7,884
Karnataka	9	₹2,092	₹9,817	₹7,927
Chhattisgarh	1	₹6,005	₹8,529	₹8,122

Cotton Prices List

Recent market rates and arrivals.

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonCotton (Unginned)	Adilabad	Adilabad, Andhra Pradesh	₹6391	₹7630	₹7007	2026-02-03
CottonCotton (Unginned)	Burgampadu	Khammam, Andhra Pradesh	₹7710	₹7710	₹7710	2026-02-03
CottonBramha	Adoni	Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh	₹4189	₹8565	₹8059	2026-02-03
Cotton170-CO2 (Unginned)	Gajwel	Medak, Andhra Pradesh	₹7000	₹7000	₹7000	2026-02-03
CottonOther	Dhandhuka	Ahmedabad, Gujarat	₹6250	₹7805	₹7500	2026-02-03
CottonOther	Viramgam	Ahmedabad, Gujarat	₹5880	₹7870	₹6875	2026-02-03
CottonLocal	Rajula	Amreli, Gujarat	₹5000	₹8175	₹6588	2026-02-03
CottonShanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne	Babra	Amreli, Gujarat	₹7000	₹8225	₹7610	2026-02-03
CottonRCH-2	Thara	Banaskantha, Gujarat	₹6750	₹7850	₹7300	2026-02-03
CottonRCH-2	Thara(Shihori)	Banaskantha, Gujarat	₹6500	₹7500	₹7000	2026-02-03