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 ₹1,500 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 ₹13,488 per quintal in Gokak Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 28 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
Bellary	1	₹5,399	₹6,869	₹6,549
Chitradurga	1	₹1,500	₹8,723	₹6,823
Gulbarga	1	₹5,200	₹7,250	₹6,926
Koppal	2	₹6,000	₹7,465	₹7,133
Davanagere	1	₹7,070	₹7,270	₹7,203
Mysore	1	₹7,400	₹7,400	₹7,400
Yadgir	1	₹6,232	₹8,125	₹7,419
Gadag	1	₹7,601	₹7,601	₹7,601
Haveri	3	₹6,059	₹9,500	₹7,621
Kalaburagi	2	₹6,800	₹8,000	₹7,640
Dharwad	2	₹5,500	₹8,500	₹7,642
Raichur	1	₹6,000	₹8,850	₹7,894
Uttara Kannada	1	₹6,669	₹8,569	₹8,269
Belgaum	2	₹3,369	₹13,488	₹8,335
Hassan	1	₹8,500	₹8,500	₹8,500
Shimoga	1	₹2,200	₹10,500	₹8,593

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonVaralakshmi (Ginned)	Chitradurga	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹1510	₹8723	₹7085	2026-03-17
CottonGCH	Gadag	Gadag, Karnataka	₹7601	₹7601	₹7601	2026-03-17
CottonGCH	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹8000	₹8000	₹8000	2026-03-17
CottonF-1054	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹6400	₹8200	₹8110	2026-03-17
CottonGCH	Kalburgi (Jevargi)	Kalaburagi, Karnataka	₹7900	₹7900	₹7900	2026-03-14
CottonF-1054	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹6400	₹8200	₹7800	2026-03-14
CottonVaralakshmi (Ginned)	Chitradurga	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹2612	₹8512	₹7106	2026-03-12
CottonVaralakshmi (Ginned)	Bailahongal	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹7650	₹9850	₹9251	2026-03-11
CottonGCH	Haveri	Haveri, Karnataka	₹6800	₹6800	₹6800	2026-03-10
CottonVaralakshmi (Ginned)	Chitradurga	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹1800	₹8310	₹6770	2026-03-10
CottonVaralakshmi (Ginned)	Chitradurga	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹3089	₹7792	₹6814	2026-03-05
CottonF-1054	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹6500	₹8242	₹8000	2026-03-05
CottonGCH	Kottur	Bellary, Karnataka	₹5399	₹6799	₹6550	2026-03-02
CottonKrishna	Nanjangud	Mysore, Karnataka	₹7400	₹7400	₹7400	2026-03-02
CottonF-1054	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹6524	₹8283	₹8034	2026-03-02
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