Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton in Maharashtra?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Maharashtra is currently ₹7,948 per quintal (₹79.48/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 ₹1,500 per quintal in Pathardi 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 ₹10,010 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 ₹7,948, 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
Hingoli	1	₹7,200	₹7,200	₹7,200
Chandrapur	2	₹5,800	₹9,100	₹7,241
Ahmednagar	1	₹1,500	₹8,000	₹7,650
Nanded	1	₹6,600	₹8,550	₹7,878
Nagpur	8	₹6,000	₹9,450	₹7,894
Yavatmal	4	₹6,500	₹8,900	₹7,928
Wardha	6	₹6,000	₹10,010	₹7,946
Buldhana	3	₹7,000	₹8,660	₹8,027
Jalgaon	1	₹8,090	₹8,190	₹8,140
Parbhani	4	₹6,000	₹9,595	₹8,316
Beed	1	₹8,208	₹8,506	₹8,340
Amravati	1	₹8,100	₹9,200	₹8,470

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonOther	Amarawati	Amravati, Maharashtra	₹8700	₹9200	₹8950	2026-05-09
CottonOther	Savner	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹8200	₹8200	₹8200	2026-05-09
CottonDesi	Umared	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹8000	₹9450	₹8725	2026-05-09
CottonOther	Sindi(Selu)	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹8500	₹9670	₹9250	2026-05-09
CottonOther	Pulgaon	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹7800	₹9200	₹8900	2026-05-09
CottonA.K. 235 (Unginned)	Jagdamba Agrocare	Yavatmal, Maharashtra	₹6500	₹6800	₹6600	2026-05-09
CottonH-4(A) 27mm FIne	Parshiwani	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹7725	₹8300	₹8150	2026-05-08
CottonOther	Pulgaon	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹7200	₹7500	₹7350	2026-05-08
CottonOther	Samudrapur	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹7000	₹9700	₹8100	2026-05-08
CottonOther	Jagdamba Agrocare	Yavatmal, Maharashtra	₹6800	₹8900	₹7800	2026-05-08
CottonOther	Amarawati	Amravati, Maharashtra	₹8700	₹9200	₹8950	2026-05-08
CottonDesi	Umared	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹7500	₹9440	₹8470	2026-05-08
CottonOther	Sindi(Selu)	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹8450	₹9635	₹9150	2026-05-08
CottonOther	Pulgaon	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹7900	₹9980	₹9400	2026-05-08
CottonOther	Wardha	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹7710	₹9100	₹8550	2026-05-07
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