Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton in Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Karnataka is currently ₹7,706 per quintal (₹77.06/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 ₹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 ₹11,491 per quintal in Chitradurga Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 36 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 ₹7,706, 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
Mysore	2	₹3,030	₹7,000	₹5,015
Davanagere	1	₹6,509	₹6,509	₹6,509
Bellary	1	₹6,401	₹7,629	₹7,142
Gadag	1	₹7,250	₹8,000	₹7,463
Hassan	2	₹7,500	₹8,300	₹8,033
Yadgir	1	₹6,627	₹8,700	₹8,053
Koppal	2	₹7,900	₹8,700	₹8,369
Raichur	1	₹6,900	₹9,281	₹8,467
Haveri	1	₹4,169	₹11,029	₹8,742
Belgaum	2	₹7,600	₹9,000	₹8,832
Dharwad	2	₹2,800	₹8,950	₹8,878
Kalaburagi	1	₹9,038	₹9,183	₹9,139
Bijapur (Karnataka)	1	₹5,070	₹9,770	₹9,157
Chitradurga	1	₹5,855	₹11,491	₹9,163

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonBunny	Vijayapura	Bijapur (Karnataka), Karnataka	₹6889	₹9650	₹8298	2026-07-10
CottonSuyodhar (Ginned)	Yalburga	Koppal, Karnataka	₹8200	₹8582	₹8320	2026-07-10
CottonH4	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹6900	₹9281	₹9266	2026-07-10
CottonDCH-32(Unginned)	Chitradurga	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹5855	₹11349	₹9379	2026-07-09
CottonDCH-32(Unginned)	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹8769	₹11029	₹9899	2026-07-09
CottonSuyodhar (Ginned)	Yalburga	Koppal, Karnataka	₹8000	₹8000	₹8000	2026-07-09
CottonH4	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹8300	₹8300	₹8300	2026-07-09
CottonBunny	Vijayapura	Bijapur (Karnataka), Karnataka	₹8799	₹9730	₹9353	2026-07-09
CottonN-44	Bailahongal	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹7600	₹9000	₹8897	2026-07-08
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Soundati	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹8500	₹8900	₹8800	2026-07-08
CottonH4	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹7000	₹8300	₹8300	2026-07-08
CottonBunny	Vijayapura	Bijapur (Karnataka), Karnataka	₹5070	₹9770	₹9526	2026-07-08
CottonSuyodhar (Ginned)	Yalburga	Koppal, Karnataka	₹8200	₹8500	₹8200	2026-07-08
CottonBunny	Dharwar	Dharwad, Karnataka	₹2800	₹8898	₹8898	2026-07-07
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Jevargi	Kalaburagi, Karnataka	₹9038	₹9183	₹9139	2026-07-07
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