Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton in Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Karnataka is currently ₹9,061 per quintal (₹90.61/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 ₹1,611 per quintal in Chitradurga 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 ₹17,780 per quintal in Chitradurga Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 37 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 ₹9,061, 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
Yadgir	1	₹6,000	₹6,500	₹6,250
Bellary	1	₹6,909	₹7,629	₹7,314
Hassan	2	₹7,500	₹8,300	₹8,033
Davanagere	1	₹8,459	₹8,709	₹8,584
Bagalkot	1	₹8,700	₹8,900	₹8,800
Gadag	1	₹8,410	₹11,200	₹8,825
Koppal	4	₹4,950	₹10,100	₹8,988
Kalaburagi	2	₹8,400	₹9,521	₹9,025
Raichur	3	₹6,700	₹10,000	₹9,043
Haveri	2	₹3,079	₹12,169	₹9,098
Belgaum	3	₹8,080	₹9,770	₹9,173
Bijapur (Karnataka)	1	₹2,900	₹10,170	₹9,397
Mysore	1	₹8,950	₹12,039	₹10,593
Dharwad	2	₹5,906	₹11,798	₹10,717
Chitradurga	1	₹1,611	₹17,780	₹11,018

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonBramha	Davangere	Davanagere, Karnataka	₹8459	₹8459	₹8459	2026-08-14
CottonH4	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹7100	₹9669	₹7860	2026-08-14
CottonBunny	Vijayapura	Bijapur (Karnataka), Karnataka	₹8090	₹10170	₹9997	2026-08-14
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹9000	₹9000	₹9000	2026-08-14
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Kanakagiri	Koppal, Karnataka	₹7500	₹9550	₹7850	2026-08-13
CottonBunny	Sindhanur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹9100	₹9250	₹9200	2026-08-13
CottonDCH-32(Unginned)	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹8709	₹12100	₹10404	2026-08-12
CottonOther	Kustagi	Koppal, Karnataka	₹9600	₹10000	₹9693	2026-08-12
CottonBunny	Vijayapura	Bijapur (Karnataka), Karnataka	₹8040	₹9999	₹9765	2026-08-12
CottonBunny	Sindhanur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹9375	₹9375	₹9375	2026-08-12
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Kanakagiri	Koppal, Karnataka	₹9494	₹9600	₹9549	2026-08-12
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Soundati	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹9200	₹9650	₹9400	2026-08-11
CottonDCH-32(Unginned)	Gokak	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹9527	₹9527	₹9527	2026-08-11
CottonDCH-32(Unginned)	Chitradurga	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹3369	₹13009	₹10792	2026-08-11
CottonH4	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹7100	₹9609	₹9500	2026-08-11
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