Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton in Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Karnataka is currently ₹9,202 per quintal (₹92.02/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 ₹1,511 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 ₹13,009 per quintal in Chitradurga Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 29 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 ₹9,202, 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
Haveri	3	₹2,099	₹12,200	₹8,287
Davanagere	1	₹8,459	₹8,459	₹8,459
Hassan	1	₹8,800	₹11,000	₹8,800
Raichur	3	₹6,500	₹10,000	₹8,812
Bagalkot	1	₹8,700	₹9,000	₹8,825
Vijayanagara	1	₹8,969	₹8,969	₹8,969
Koppal	4	₹6,400	₹10,000	₹8,976
Kalaburagi	2	₹8,400	₹9,521	₹9,035
Gadag	1	₹9,000	₹9,300	₹9,140
Belgaum	3	₹8,400	₹9,850	₹9,330
Bijapur (Karnataka)	1	₹7,010	₹10,301	₹9,711
Dharwad	1	₹7,800	₹11,498	₹10,146
Chitradurga	1	₹1,511	₹13,009	₹10,463
Mysore	1	₹11,225	₹12,350	₹11,819

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Soundati	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹8800	₹9600	₹9300	2026-09-04
CottonDCH-32(Unginned)	Santhesargur	Mysore, Karnataka	₹11225	₹12050	₹11225	2026-09-04
CottonPCO2	Santhesargur	Mysore, Karnataka	₹11900	₹11900	₹11900	2026-09-04
CottonH4	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹7150	₹9745	₹9433	2026-09-04
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹9189	₹9259	₹9224	2026-09-04
CottonSuyodhar (Ginned)	Yalburga	Koppal, Karnataka	₹9232	₹9232	₹9232	2026-09-03
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Kanakagiri	Koppal, Karnataka	₹9446	₹9540	₹9500	2026-09-03
CottonBunny	Vijayapura	Bijapur (Karnataka), Karnataka	₹8070	₹9961	₹9641	2026-09-03
CottonDCH-32(Unginned)	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹3169	₹11869	₹7519	2026-09-03
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Kottur	Vijayanagara, Karnataka	₹8969	₹8969	₹8969	2026-09-03
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Haveri	Haveri, Karnataka	₹6750	₹7009	₹7000	2026-09-03
CottonOther	Kustagi	Koppal, Karnataka	₹9000	₹9000	₹9000	2026-09-03
CottonH4	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹6800	₹9706	₹9020	2026-09-03
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Ramdurga	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹9300	₹9398	₹9372	2026-09-02
CottonOther	Gadag	Gadag, Karnataka	₹9000	₹9000	₹9000	2026-09-02
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