Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton in Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Karnataka is currently ₹9,492 per quintal (₹94.92/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 ₹523 per quintal in Dharwar 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 ₹86,008 per quintal in Koppal Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 33 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 ₹9,492, 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	₹8,459	₹8,709	₹8,584
Kalaburagi	2	₹8,400	₹8,737	₹8,614
Haveri	3	₹3,169	₹12,699	₹8,925
Vijayanagara	1	₹8,801	₹9,329	₹9,130
Bagalkot	1	₹8,800	₹9,500	₹9,133
Chikmagalur	2	₹8,500	₹10,500	₹9,167
Koppal	4	₹6,600	₹86,008	₹9,180
Gadag	2	₹9,000	₹9,559	₹9,216
Belgaum	4	₹8,300	₹9,700	₹9,316
Raichur	4	₹6,000	₹10,900	₹9,433
Hassan	2	₹8,800	₹12,000	₹9,786
Bijapur (Karnataka)	2	₹6,009	₹10,370	₹9,822
Dharwad	2	₹523	₹11,621	₹9,863
Chitradurga	1	₹2,011	₹13,229	₹10,572
Mysore	1	₹8,500	₹12,300	₹10,831

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonN-44	Lingasugur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹9200	₹9400	₹9350	2026-09-25
CottonH4	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹8151	₹9900	₹9450	2026-09-25
CottonCotton (Ginned)	Talikot	Bijapur (Karnataka), Karnataka	₹9156	₹9729	₹9582	2026-09-25
CottonPCO2	Santhesargur	Mysore, Karnataka	₹9548	₹9548	₹9548	2026-09-24
CottonDCH-32(Unginned)	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹3889	₹11356	₹9461	2026-09-24
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Kottur	Vijayanagara, Karnataka	₹9299	₹9299	₹9299	2026-09-24
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Haveri	Haveri, Karnataka	₹8629	₹9535	₹9415	2026-09-24
CottonDCH-32(Unginned)	Chitradurga	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹3000	₹12999	₹10400	2026-09-24
CottonSuyodhar (Ginned)	Yalburga	Koppal, Karnataka	₹9172	₹9172	₹9172	2026-09-24
CottonDCH-32(Unginned)	Arasikere	Hassan, Karnataka	₹11000	₹11000	₹11000	2026-09-24
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Kanakagiri	Koppal, Karnataka	₹8950	₹9450	₹9278	2026-09-24
CottonBunny	Vijayapura	Bijapur (Karnataka), Karnataka	₹6811	₹9712	₹9589	2026-09-24
CottonBunny	Sindhanur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹9250	₹9500	₹9250	2026-09-24
CottonDCH-32(Unginned)	Santhesargur	Mysore, Karnataka	₹12000	₹12255	₹12000	2026-09-24
CottonCotton (Ginned)	Talikot	Bijapur (Karnataka), Karnataka	₹9166	₹9686	₹9563	2026-09-24
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