Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton in Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Karnataka is currently ₹9,593 per quintal (₹95.93/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 ₹870 per quintal in Shahapur 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 ₹18,500 per quintal in Rona Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 40 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 ₹9,593, 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	2	₹4,500	₹9,900	₹8,714
Vijayanagara	1	₹6,099	₹9,299	₹8,859
Koppal	4	₹5,281	₹9,950	₹8,972
Chikmagalur	1	₹9,000	₹9,000	₹9,000
Haveri	4	₹3,119	₹12,786	₹9,216
Raichur	5	₹6,700	₹10,085	₹9,222
Kalaburagi	3	₹7,200	₹10,250	₹9,284
Yadgir	1	₹870	₹10,150	₹9,303
Bijapur (Karnataka)	4	₹2,000	₹10,069	₹9,544
Belgaum	4	₹7,000	₹13,000	₹9,627
Gadag	3	₹8,500	₹18,500	₹10,393
Dharwad	2	₹7,320	₹13,050	₹10,545
Chitradurga	1	₹1,500	₹13,721	₹10,582
Mysore	1	₹7,200	₹12,800	₹10,746
Hassan	2	₹9,000	₹12,500	₹10,775
Shimoga	1	₹9,400	₹13,200	₹11,300
Chamrajnagar	1	₹12,000	₹12,000	₹12,000

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonCotton (Ginned)	Talikot	Bijapur (Karnataka), Karnataka	₹7209	₹9639	₹9492	2026-11-11
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Kanakagiri	Koppal, Karnataka	₹8096	₹9500	₹8600	2026-11-11
CottonN-44	Lingasugur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹9100	₹9100	₹9100	2026-11-11
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Savanur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹8493	₹9719	₹9512	2026-11-10
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹7769	₹9811	₹9103	2026-11-10
CottonN-44	Bailahongal	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹9409	₹9509	₹9500	2026-11-10
CottonCotton (Ginned)	Talikot	Bijapur (Karnataka), Karnataka	₹6700	₹9749	₹9425	2026-11-10
CottonBunny	Sindhanur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹8200	₹8250	₹8200	2026-11-09
CottonDCH-32(Unginned)	Bailahongal	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹9800	₹13000	₹12550	2026-11-09
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹4911	₹12786	₹8721	2026-11-09
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Soundati	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹8200	₹9500	₹9200	2026-11-08
CottonBunny	Dharwar	Dharwad, Karnataka	₹9691	₹9691	₹9691	2026-11-08
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Jevargi	Kalaburagi, Karnataka	₹9200	₹9300	₹9255	2026-11-08
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Annigeri	Dharwad, Karnataka	₹8900	₹9190	₹9130	2026-11-07
CottonH4	Devadurga	Raichur, Karnataka	₹9250	₹9550	₹9400	2026-11-07
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