Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton in Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Karnataka is currently ₹7,302 per quintal (₹73.02/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 ₹1,089 per quintal in Ranebennur 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 ₹10,289 per quintal in Kadur Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 33 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 ₹7,302, 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	₹3,200	₹6,110	₹4,655
Bellary	1	₹5,831	₹6,980	₹6,534
Gadag	3	₹1,300	₹7,831	₹6,807
Gulbarga	1	₹5,200	₹7,250	₹6,926
Haveri	4	₹1,089	₹8,825	₹6,978
Mysore	2	₹6,600	₹7,900	₹7,106
Belgaum	3	₹3,900	₹9,600	₹7,156
Koppal	3	₹5,900	₹7,800	₹7,226
Chitradurga	1	₹1,510	₹9,069	₹7,292
Dharwad	4	₹6,500	₹9,350	₹7,411
Yadgir	1	₹6,289	₹8,600	₹7,670
Raichur	2	₹3,000	₹8,932	₹7,714
Kalaburagi	2	₹6,200	₹8,950	₹7,856
Bijapur (Karnataka)	1	₹7,800	₹8,000	₹7,930
Shimoga	1	₹8,100	₹9,600	₹8,850
Chikmagalur	1	₹10,289	₹10,289	₹10,289

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonGCH	Gadag	Gadag, Karnataka	₹7150	₹7200	₹7180	2026-04-13
CottonJayadhar	Rona	Gadag, Karnataka	₹7033	₹7033	₹7033	2026-04-13
CottonGCH	Haveri	Haveri, Karnataka	₹7301	₹7301	₹7301	2026-04-13
CottonGCH	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹1590	₹8640	₹5115	2026-04-13
CottonGCH	Savanur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹6329	₹6931	₹6698	2026-04-13
CottonLD-327	Yalburga	Koppal, Karnataka	₹7570	₹7570	₹7570	2026-04-13
CottonF-1054	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹6500	₹7997	₹7997	2026-04-13
CottonGCH	Annigeri	Dharwad, Karnataka	₹7268	₹7268	₹7268	2026-04-11
CottonJayadhar	Hubli (Amaragol)	Dharwad, Karnataka	₹7200	₹8225	₹7800	2026-04-11
CottonGCH	Shiggauv	Haveri, Karnataka	₹7350	₹7950	₹7600	2026-04-11
CottonF-1054	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹6720	₹8932	₹8541	2026-04-11
CottonGCH	Kalburgi (Jevargi)	Kalaburagi, Karnataka	₹7600	₹7800	₹7762	2026-04-11
CottonGCH	Soundati	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹7500	₹8000	₹7900	2026-04-10
CottonGCH	Nargunda	Gadag, Karnataka	₹7000	₹7600	₹7300	2026-04-10
CottonGCH	Annigeri	Dharwad, Karnataka	₹7700	₹8000	₹7865	2026-04-10
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