Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton in Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Karnataka is currently ₹9,306 per quintal (₹93.06/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 ₹945 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 ₹96,050 per quintal in Kalaburagi Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 42 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 ₹9,306, 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
Vijayanagara	1	₹4,300	₹9,299	₹8,336
Koppal	4	₹6,871	₹9,950	₹8,762
Gadag	3	₹8,450	₹9,600	₹9,109
Raichur	5	₹6,000	₹10,040	₹9,117
Yadgir	1	₹8,253	₹10,075	₹9,130
Kalaburagi	3	₹7,500	₹96,050	₹9,138
Belgaum	5	₹7,500	₹12,000	₹9,192
Haveri	4	₹3,069	₹11,896	₹9,233
Bijapur (Karnataka)	4	₹4,849	₹10,069	₹9,378
Bellary	2	₹4,800	₹9,865	₹9,483
Bagalkot	1	₹9,500	₹9,500	₹9,500
Dharwad	2	₹945	₹11,847	₹9,590
Chikmagalur	1	₹9,000	₹12,000	₹9,700
Chitradurga	1	₹2,091	₹12,999	₹10,230
Hassan	2	₹3,300	₹12,500	₹10,283
Mysore	1	₹7,600	₹12,255	₹10,415
Chamrajnagar	1	₹11,900	₹12,000	₹11,967
Shimoga	1	₹12,800	₹12,800	₹12,800

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹9486	₹11364	₹9919	2026-10-21
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Savanur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹9601	₹9711	₹9677	2026-10-21
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹9770	₹9770	₹9770	2026-10-20
CottonBunny	Vijayapura	Bijapur (Karnataka), Karnataka	₹6881	₹10001	₹9865	2026-10-19
CottonCotton (Ginned)	Talikot	Bijapur (Karnataka), Karnataka	₹8001	₹10069	₹9941	2026-10-19
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Kanakagiri	Koppal, Karnataka	₹9000	₹9950	₹9500	2026-10-19
CottonDCH-32(Unginned)	Santhesargur	Mysore, Karnataka	₹11800	₹12200	₹12200	2026-10-19
CottonPCO2	Santhesargur	Mysore, Karnataka	₹7600	₹7600	₹7600	2026-10-19
CottonBunny	Sindhanur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹9700	₹9750	₹9700	2026-10-19
CottonDCH-32(Unginned)	Bailahongal	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹8000	₹12000	₹9997	2026-10-19
CottonH4	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹8240	₹9750	₹9550	2026-10-19
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Haveri	Haveri, Karnataka	₹3809	₹9719	₹9365	2026-10-19
CottonOther	Kustagi	Koppal, Karnataka	₹9150	₹9150	₹9150	2026-10-19
CottonN-44	Ballari	Bellary, Karnataka	₹9310	₹9620	₹9440	2026-10-19
CottonSuyodhar (Ginned)	Manvi	Raichur, Karnataka	₹9100	₹9500	₹9393	2026-10-19
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