Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton across India?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton across India is currently ₹7,250 per quintal (₹72.50/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 ₹1,510 per quintal in Chitradurga 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 ₹9,850 per quintal in Bailahongal Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 150 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 ₹7,250, 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	15	₹3,500	₹7,550	₹6,432
Andhra Pradesh	5	₹4,020	₹8,451	₹6,745
Rajasthan	12	₹4,200	₹7,661	₹7,151
Punjab	1	₹6,405	₹7,465	₹7,153
Madhya Pradesh	22	₹3,000	₹9,025	₹7,250
Telangana	1	₹6,200	₹7,600	₹7,260
Gujarat	53	₹3,500	₹8,525	₹7,316
Odisha	1	₹7,000	₹8,110	₹7,500
Karnataka	9	₹1,510	₹9,850	₹7,548
Maharashtra	29	₹5,600	₹8,986	₹7,591
Chhattisgarh	2	₹2,009	₹8,560	₹7,704

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonWithout Ginned Cotton	Thandla	Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh	₹7100	₹7100	₹7100	2026-03-18
CottonAmerican	Rawatsar	Hanumangarh, Rajasthan	₹6950	₹7400	₹7321	2026-03-18
CottonBramha	Adoni	Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh	₹4239	₹8451	₹7680	2026-03-17
Cotton170-CO2 (Unginned)	Gajwel	Medak, Andhra Pradesh	₹6000	₹6000	₹6000	2026-03-17
CottonLH-1556	Bijapur	Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), Chhattisgarh	₹6061	₹8330	₹7627	2026-03-17
CottonCotton (Ginned)	Talikot	Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), Chhattisgarh	₹2009	₹8200	₹7848	2026-03-17
CottonOther	Dhandhuka	Ahmedabad, Gujarat	₹6450	₹7630	₹7120	2026-03-17
CottonOther	Viramgam	Ahmedabad, Gujarat	₹6975	₹7825	₹7400	2026-03-17
CottonLocal	Rajula	Amreli, Gujarat	₹5000	₹7910	₹6455	2026-03-17
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Savarkundla	Amreli, Gujarat	₹7000	₹8135	₹7550	2026-03-17
CottonOther	Amreli	Amreli, Gujarat	₹5375	₹8350	₹7875	2026-03-17
CottonOther	Bagasara	Amreli, Gujarat	₹6000	₹7950	₹6975	2026-03-17
CottonShanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne	Babra	Amreli, Gujarat	₹7150	₹8115	₹7630	2026-03-17
CottonOther	Bhavnagar	Bhavnagar, Gujarat	₹7080	₹7080	₹7080	2026-03-17
CottonOther	Palitana	Bhavnagar, Gujarat	₹6305	₹7850	₹7075	2026-03-17
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