Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton in Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Karnataka is currently ₹7,653 per quintal (₹76.53/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 ₹640 per quintal in Annigeri 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 ₹15,000 per quintal in Madhugiri Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 39 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 ₹7,653, 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	1	₹5,099	₹6,401	₹5,721
Mysore	1	₹6,600	₹6,600	₹6,600
Koppal	3	₹4,500	₹12,000	₹6,824
Chitradurga	1	₹1,801	₹9,817	₹7,063
Davanagere	1	₹7,200	₹7,200	₹7,200
Dharwad	1	₹6,480	₹8,200	₹7,637
Haveri	1	₹7,850	₹7,910	₹7,900
Raichur	2	₹6,000	₹8,983	₹7,982
Gadag	3	₹4,300	₹13,700	₹8,169
Hassan	2	₹4,000	₹12,167	₹8,357
Belgaum	2	₹6,580	₹9,300	₹8,526
Shimoga	1	₹8,100	₹9,600	₹8,850
Chamrajnagar	1	₹7,760	₹11,750	₹9,634
Uttara Kannada	2	₹5,070	₹11,699	₹9,708
Chikmagalur	2	₹7,500	₹11,600	₹9,800
Tumkur	2	₹10,000	₹15,000	₹13,157

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonVaralakshmi (Ginned)	Chitradurga	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹2036	₹8289	₹6740	2026-02-21
CottonF-1054	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹6300	₹8211	₹7900	2026-02-21
CottonF-1054	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹6100	₹8140	₹7557	2026-02-20
CottonVaralakshmi (Ginned)	Chitradurga	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹4099	₹8606	₹6533	2026-02-19
CottonF-1054	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹6750	₹8195	₹7900	2026-02-19
CottonGCH	Kottur	Bellary, Karnataka	₹5099	₹6096	₹5432	2026-02-16
CottonOther	Hunsur	Mysore, Karnataka	₹6600	₹6600	₹6600	2026-02-16
CottonLH-1556	Sindhanur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹6950	₹7800	₹7700	2026-02-16
CottonF-1054	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹7175	₹8857	₹8294	2026-02-16
CottonF-1054	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹6700	₹8862	₹8125	2026-02-14
CottonF-1054	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹6400	₹8850	₹8257	2026-02-13
CottonLH-1556	Sindhanur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹7700	₹7700	₹7700	2026-02-13
CottonVaralakshmi (Ginned)	Chitradurga	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹1801	₹8989	₹7282	2026-02-12
CottonF-1054	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹6225	₹8929	₹8391	2026-02-12
CottonLH-1556	Sindhanur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹7700	₹7800	₹7725	2026-02-12
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