Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton in Maharashtra?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Maharashtra is currently ₹8,309 per quintal (₹83.09/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 ₹5,000 per quintal in Pulgaon 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 ₹10,350 per quintal in Pulgaon Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 30 Mandis in Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra, 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 ₹8,309, 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 Maharashtra 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
Akola	1	₹7,200	₹8,600	₹6,442
Yavatmal	1	₹7,430	₹7,430	₹7,430
Ahmednagar	1	₹7,200	₹7,700	₹7,600
Chandrapur	3	₹6,000	₹9,100	₹7,661
Nanded	1	₹6,700	₹8,750	₹8,073
Jalgaon	1	₹8,090	₹8,190	₹8,140
Wardha	4	₹6,500	₹9,500	₹8,144
Nagpur	6	₹5,500	₹9,290	₹8,320
Buldhana	1	₹8,200	₹9,200	₹8,606
Amravati	1	₹7,900	₹9,300	₹8,743
Parbhani	1	₹9,180	₹9,350	₹9,260

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonOther	Amarawati	Amravati, Maharashtra	₹8800	₹9100	₹8950	2026-06-23
CottonOther	Kalmeshwar	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹7400	₹8500	₹8145	2026-06-22
CottonOther	Amarawati	Amravati, Maharashtra	₹8800	₹9150	₹8975	2026-06-22
CottonOther	Amarawati	Amravati, Maharashtra	₹8800	₹9150	₹8975	2026-06-20
CottonOther	Savner	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹8100	₹8100	₹8100	2026-06-19
CottonOther	Amarawati	Amravati, Maharashtra	₹8700	₹9100	₹8900	2026-06-19
CottonH-4(A) 27mm FIne	Arvi	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹8200	₹8600	₹8400	2026-06-18
CottonOther	Amarawati	Amravati, Maharashtra	₹8700	₹9100	₹8900	2026-06-18
CottonOther	Savner	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹8100	₹8100	₹8100	2026-06-18
CottonOther	Amarawati	Amravati, Maharashtra	₹8500	₹8900	₹8700	2026-06-17
CottonOther	Savner	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹8100	₹8100	₹8100	2026-06-17
CottonOther	Amarawati	Amravati, Maharashtra	₹8350	₹8750	₹8550	2026-06-16
CottonOther	Savner	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹8100	₹8100	₹8100	2026-06-16
CottonOther	Khamgaon	Buldhana, Maharashtra	₹8200	₹8200	₹8200	2026-06-15
CottonOther	Amarawati	Amravati, Maharashtra	₹8300	₹8700	₹8500	2026-06-15
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