Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton in Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Karnataka is currently ₹7,468 per quintal (₹74.68/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 ₹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 32 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 ₹7,468, 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	1	₹3,030	₹3,333	₹3,030
Davanagere	1	₹6,509	₹6,509	₹6,509
Bellary	1	₹6,401	₹7,089	₹6,886
Belgaum	3	₹2,275	₹8,700	₹6,992
Haveri	4	₹1,590	₹9,296	₹7,001
Gadag	3	₹1,000	₹7,801	₹7,106
Dharwad	4	₹3,500	₹9,450	₹7,253
Hassan	1	₹7,500	₹7,500	₹7,500
Koppal	1	₹7,400	₹7,630	₹7,594
Chitradurga	1	₹2,592	₹9,375	₹7,920
Bijapur (Karnataka)	1	₹7,800	₹8,000	₹7,930
Kalaburagi	2	₹7,000	₹9,000	₹8,297
Raichur	2	₹6,000	₹9,076	₹8,425
Yadgir	1	₹7,806	₹8,700	₹8,489
Chikmagalur	1	₹10,289	₹10,289	₹10,289

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonGCH	Gadag	Gadag, Karnataka	₹7200	₹7200	₹7200	2026-05-06
CottonF-1054	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹6000	₹8377	₹8100	2026-05-06
CottonVaralakshmi (Ginned)	Chitradurga	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹3591	₹8896	₹8010	2026-05-05
CottonF-1054	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹7718	₹8812	₹8800	2026-05-05
CottonGCH	Gadag	Gadag, Karnataka	₹7801	₹7801	₹7801	2026-05-04
CottonVaralakshmi (Ginned)	Arasikere	Hassan, Karnataka	₹7500	₹7500	₹7500	2026-05-04
CottonGCH	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹7589	₹8469	₹8229	2026-05-04
CottonF-1054	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹7800	₹9076	₹8730	2026-05-04
CottonF-1054	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹7939	₹7963	₹7963	2026-04-30
CottonGCH	Kalburgi (Jevargi)	Kalaburagi, Karnataka	₹7950	₹7950	₹7950	2026-04-30
CottonVaralakshmi (Ginned)	Chitradurga	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹6565	₹9375	₹8496	2026-04-30
CottonGCH	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹6009	₹9296	₹7652	2026-04-30
CottonGCH	Soundati	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹7723	₹7723	₹7723	2026-04-29
CottonGCH	Annigeri	Dharwad, Karnataka	₹7530	₹7880	₹7870	2026-04-29
CottonLD-327	Kalburgi (Afzalpur)	Kalaburagi, Karnataka	₹8100	₹8200	₹8200	2026-04-29
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