Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton across India?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton across India is currently ₹9,095 per quintal (₹90.95/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 ₹13 per quintal in Kukshi 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 ₹15,900 per quintal in Saharanpur Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

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We have received active price updates from 194 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 ₹9,095, 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
Andhra Pradesh	10	₹5,000	₹9,759	₹8,609
Telangana	5	₹8,000	₹9,203	₹8,648
Haryana	15	₹6,400	₹9,408	₹8,766
Punjab	6	₹7,800	₹9,325	₹8,889
Madhya Pradesh	24	₹13	₹11,000	₹8,916
Rajasthan	29	₹7,400	₹9,900	₹8,997
Maharashtra	15	₹800	₹9,800	₹9,246
Gujarat	59	₹5,450	₹10,500	₹9,256
Karnataka	26	₹3,809	₹12,400	₹9,592
Uttar Pradesh	6	₹7,500	₹15,900	₹9,619

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonDesi	Darsi	Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh	₹8100	₹8200	₹8200	2026-10-22
CottonBengal Deshi (A) FIne	Anjad	Barwani, Madhya Pradesh	₹8800	₹8800	₹8800	2026-10-21
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Savanur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹9601	₹9711	₹9677	2026-10-21
CottonOther	Bagasara	Amreli, Gujarat	₹9450	₹9880	₹9665	2026-10-21
CottonH4	Manawar	Dhar, Madhya Pradesh	₹9025	₹9125	₹9125	2026-10-21
CottonDesi	Rani	Pali, Rajasthan	₹9107	₹9107	₹9107	2026-10-21
CottonBunny	Mylavaram	NTR, Andhra Pradesh	₹7600	₹7600	₹7600	2026-10-21
CottonOther	Khair	Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh	₹8000	₹11800	₹11450	2026-10-21
CottonOther	Achnera	Agra, Uttar Pradesh	₹8250	₹8460	₹8376	2026-10-21
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹9486	₹11364	₹9919	2026-10-21
CottonOther	Parchur	Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh	₹8500	₹9000	₹8750	2026-10-21
CottonBunny	Narasaraopet	Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh	₹9000	₹9000	₹9000	2026-10-21
CottonOther	The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli	Amreli, Gujarat	₹5450	₹9875	₹9650	2026-10-21
CottonOther	Savarkundla	Amreli, Gujarat	₹9500	₹9850	₹9700	2026-10-21
CottonOther	Jagdamba Agrocare Pvt Ltd, Pandharkawada, Dist Yeotmal	Yavatmal, Maharashtra	₹9000	₹9100	₹9050	2026-10-21
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