Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton in Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Karnataka is currently ₹8,105 per quintal (₹81.05/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 ₹12,159 per quintal in Chitradurga Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 38 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 ₹8,105, 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	₹6,509	₹6,509	₹6,509
Bellary	1	₹6,401	₹7,629	₹7,142
Yadgir	1	₹6,000	₹8,700	₹7,743
Hassan	2	₹7,500	₹8,300	₹8,033
Gadag	1	₹7,300	₹8,460	₹8,212
Haveri	2	₹3,000	₹11,999	₹8,457
Koppal	2	₹8,000	₹8,900	₹8,515
Raichur	3	₹6,800	₹9,325	₹8,522
Bagalkot	1	₹8,500	₹8,900	₹8,700
Belgaum	3	₹5,500	₹9,225	₹8,757
Bijapur (Karnataka)	1	₹2,900	₹9,897	₹8,958
Kalaburagi	1	₹8,942	₹9,183	₹9,056
Dharwad	3	₹2,800	₹10,998	₹9,483
Chitradurga	1	₹1,689	₹12,159	₹9,753
Mysore	1	₹8,950	₹11,550	₹9,933

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonDCH-32(Unginned)	Chitradurga	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹2000	₹11920	₹10082	2026-07-25
CottonH4	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹9100	₹9202	₹9179	2026-07-24
CottonDCH-32(Unginned)	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹8596	₹10701	₹9648	2026-07-24
CottonBunny	Vijayapura	Bijapur (Karnataka), Karnataka	₹9387	₹9897	₹9835	2026-07-24
CottonDCH-32(Unginned)	Haveri	Haveri, Karnataka	₹9000	₹9000	₹9000	2026-07-24
CottonDCH-32(Unginned)	Santhesargur	Mysore, Karnataka	₹11550	₹11550	₹11550	2026-07-24
CottonPCO2	Santhesargur	Mysore, Karnataka	₹9300	₹9350	₹9300	2026-07-24
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Soundati	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹8800	₹9110	₹9000	2026-07-23
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Kundagol	Dharwad, Karnataka	₹9000	₹9000	₹9000	2026-07-23
CottonH4	Sindhanur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹9325	₹9325	₹9325	2026-07-23
CottonSuyodhar (Ginned)	Yalburga	Koppal, Karnataka	₹8000	₹8900	₹8605	2026-07-23
CottonOther	Gadag	Gadag, Karnataka	₹8410	₹8410	₹8410	2026-07-23
CottonDCH-32(Unginned)	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹8069	₹11809	₹9939	2026-07-23
CottonDCH-32(Unginned)	Chitradurga	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹7793	₹12159	₹10522	2026-07-23
CottonBunny	Vijayapura	Bijapur (Karnataka), Karnataka	₹8003	₹9870	₹9734	2026-07-23
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