Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton across India?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton across India is currently ₹8,557 per quintal (₹85.57/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 ₹600 per quintal in Bangarmau 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 ₹15,010 per quintal in Upleta Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

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We have received active price updates from 90 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 ₹8,557, 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	7	₹600	₹13,407	₹7,540
Rajasthan	7	₹6,000	₹8,751	₹7,621
Haryana	13	₹5,500	₹8,950	₹8,026
Andhra Pradesh	9	₹700	₹10,050	₹8,194
Madhya Pradesh	7	₹7,000	₹9,985	₹8,270
Telangana	2	₹5,252	₹9,000	₹8,457
Gujarat	25	₹3,500	₹15,010	₹8,951
Karnataka	20	₹1,511	₹12,600	₹9,198

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonOther	Mathura	Mathura, Uttar Pradesh	₹5001	₹5005	₹5003	2026-09-04
CottonOther	Achnera	Agra, Uttar Pradesh	₹5500	₹5500	₹5500	2026-09-04
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹9189	₹9259	₹9224	2026-09-04
CottonPCO2	Santhesargur	Mysore, Karnataka	₹11900	₹11900	₹11900	2026-09-04
CottonDesi	Darsi	Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh	₹8100	₹8200	₹8200	2026-09-04
CottonDCH-32(Unginned)	Santhesargur	Mysore, Karnataka	₹11225	₹12050	₹11225	2026-09-04
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Soundati	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹8800	₹9600	₹9300	2026-09-04
CottonH4	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹7150	₹9745	₹9433	2026-09-04
CottonOther	Bijaynagar	Beawar, Rajasthan	₹7000	₹8500	₹7700	2026-09-04
CottonOther	Haathras	Hathras, Uttar Pradesh	₹8050	₹8150	₹8107	2026-09-04
CottonGinned Cotton	Kukshi	Dhar, Madhya Pradesh	₹7600	₹7600	₹7600	2026-09-04
CottonWithout Ginned Cotton	Manawar	Dhar, Madhya Pradesh	₹7900	₹7900	₹7900	2026-09-04
CottonWithout Ginned Cotton	Khargone	Khargone (West Nimar), Madhya Pradesh	₹7550	₹7771	₹7600	2026-09-04
CottonWithout Ginned Cotton	Anjad	Barwani, Madhya Pradesh	₹7000	₹7000	₹7000	2026-09-04
CottonWithout Ginned Cotton	Kukshi	Dhar, Madhya Pradesh	₹8000	₹8100	₹8100	2026-09-04
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