Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton in Maharashtra?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Maharashtra is currently ₹8,615 per quintal (₹86.15/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 ₹800 per quintal in Nandurbar 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 37 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 ₹8,615, 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
Buldhana	2	₹6,400	₹9,600	₹8,375
Nandurbar	1	₹800	₹10,000	₹8,479
Nanded	2	₹7,900	₹9,500	₹8,718
Yavatmal	2	₹7,500	₹9,100	₹8,734
Dhule	1	₹7,050	₹9,600	₹8,744
Parbhani	5	₹5,600	₹9,955	₹8,990
Nagpur	2	₹8,500	₹9,351	₹9,120
Chandrapur	2	₹9,000	₹9,225	₹9,128
Amravati	1	₹9,405	₹9,405	₹9,405
Wardha	2	₹9,351	₹9,551	₹9,492
Jalna	1	₹9,500	₹9,800	₹9,700
Beed	1	₹9,702	₹9,706	₹9,702

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonDesi	Katol	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹9300	₹9300	₹9300	2026-10-21
CottonH-4(A) 27mm FIne	Arvi	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹9504	₹9521	₹9515	2026-10-21
CottonOther	Kinwat	Nanded, Maharashtra	₹8880	₹9100	₹8920	2026-10-21
CottonOther	Jagdamba Agrocare Pvt Ltd, Pandharkawada, Dist Yeotmal	Yavatmal, Maharashtra	₹9000	₹9100	₹9050	2026-10-21
CottonOther	Savner	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹8500	₹9351	₹9200	2026-10-21
CottonOther	Bhadrawati	Chandrapur, Maharashtra	₹9100	₹9100	₹9100	2026-10-21
CottonDesi	Varora	Chandrapur, Maharashtra	₹9200	₹9200	₹9200	2026-10-21
CottonOther	Nandurbar	Nandurbar, Maharashtra	₹8900	₹9700	₹9300	2026-10-21
CottonOther	Wardha	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹9500	₹9521	₹9511	2026-10-21
CottonLH-900	Shetkari Khajgi Bajar Parisar, Tal Bhokar, Dist Nanded	Nanded, Maharashtra	₹9450	₹9500	₹9490	2026-10-20
CottonDesi	Varora	Chandrapur, Maharashtra	₹9111	₹9111	₹9111	2026-10-20
CottonLRA	Dhamngaon-Railway	Amravati, Maharashtra	₹9405	₹9405	₹9405	2026-10-19
CottonOther	Kille Dharur	Beed, Maharashtra	₹9702	₹9706	₹9702	2026-10-19
CottonOther	Acf Agro Marketing, Malkapur, Dist Buldhana	Buldhana, Maharashtra	₹9200	₹9300	₹9274	2026-10-19
CottonLH-900	Shetkari Khajgi Bajar Parisar, Tal Bhokar, Dist Nanded	Nanded, Maharashtra	₹9435	₹9435	₹9435	2026-10-19
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