Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton in Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Karnataka is currently ₹7,419 per quintal (₹74.19/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 ₹1,000 per quintal in Rona 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 ₹10,289 per quintal in Kadur Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 32 Mandis in Karnataka 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 in Karnataka, 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 ₹7,419, 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 districts in Karnataka have the best Cotton rates?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the "District-wise Price Summary" table above to compare rates. Typically, districts with higher production volumes offer more competitive wholesale rates.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Davanagere	1	₹3,200	₹6,509	₹5,273
Mysore	2	₹3,030	₹7,422	₹5,817
Haveri	3	₹3,000	₹9,519	₹6,792
Belgaum	3	₹3,500	₹9,550	₹6,899
Dharwad	3	₹4,720	₹8,829	₹7,231
Koppal	3	₹5,900	₹7,800	₹7,239
Bellary	1	₹6,909	₹7,629	₹7,314
Gadag	2	₹7,200	₹8,300	₹7,654
Yadgir	1	₹6,289	₹8,700	₹7,739
Bijapur (Karnataka)	1	₹7,800	₹8,000	₹7,930
Hassan	1	₹8,300	₹8,300	₹8,300
Raichur	1	₹6,000	₹9,700	₹8,732
Kalaburagi	1	₹7,400	₹10,100	₹8,787
Chitradurga	1	₹3,591	₹9,533	₹8,829
Chikmagalur	1	₹10,289	₹10,289	₹10,289

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonOther	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹7000	₹7000	₹7000	2026-05-29
CottonF-1054	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹8877	₹8881	₹8881	2026-05-26
CottonGCH	Kottur	Bellary, Karnataka	₹6909	₹6909	₹6909	2026-05-25
CottonGCH	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹6091	₹8509	₹7300	2026-05-25
CottonF-1054	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹8880	₹8918	₹8918	2026-05-25
CottonGCH	Shiggauv	Haveri, Karnataka	₹3000	₹3050	₹3000	2026-05-24
CottonLH-1556	Dharwar	Dharwad, Karnataka	₹6966	₹6966	₹6966	2026-05-23
CottonVaralakshmi (Ginned)	Chitradurga	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹9334	₹9533	₹9467	2026-05-21
CottonGCH	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹8069	₹8909	₹8489	2026-05-21
CottonF-1054	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹8500	₹9000	₹9000	2026-05-21
CottonGCH	Soundati	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹8000	₹8400	₹8400	2026-05-20
CottonGCH	Annigeri	Dharwad, Karnataka	₹7466	₹8829	₹8419	2026-05-20
CottonGCH	Nargunda	Gadag, Karnataka	₹7850	₹7850	₹7850	2026-05-20
CottonH-4(A) 27mm FIne	Belur	Hassan, Karnataka	₹8300	₹8300	₹8300	2026-05-20
CottonF-1054	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹9223	₹9700	₹9532	2026-05-20
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