Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton in Maharashtra?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Maharashtra is currently ₹7,567 per quintal (₹75.67/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 ₹700 per quintal in Manwat 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 ₹8,986 per quintal in Jalana Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 51 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 ₹7,567, 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
Pune	1	₹5,000	₹5,000	₹5,000
Hingoli	1	₹5,700	₹7,600	₹7,119
Ahmednagar	1	₹7,100	₹7,500	₹7,200
Chandrapur	3	₹6,000	₹8,010	₹7,279
Yavatmal	9	₹5,500	₹8,010	₹7,330
Amravati	2	₹6,600	₹8,000	₹7,485
Nagpur	9	₹6,200	₹8,010	₹7,504
Wardha	6	₹6,500	₹8,060	₹7,617
Parbhani	3	₹5,000	₹8,010	₹7,646
Buldhana	4	₹7,100	₹8,010	₹7,650
Nanded	2	₹7,000	₹8,060	₹7,760
Chattrapati Sambhajinagar	1	₹7,750	₹7,950	₹7,800
Beed	2	₹7,506	₹8,010	₹7,892
Jalna	2	₹7,354	₹8,986	₹7,935
Nandurbar	1	₹7,994	₹8,010	₹8,001
Akola	2	₹8,010	₹8,010	₹8,010

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonOther	Amarawati	Amravati, Maharashtra	₹7400	₹7600	₹7500	2026-03-17
CottonDesi	Deoulgaon Raja	Buldhana, Maharashtra	₹7500	₹7980	₹7800	2026-03-17
CottonDesi	Varora	Chandrapur, Maharashtra	₹6500	₹7700	₹7300	2026-03-17
CottonDesi	Katol	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹6800	₹7570	₹7400	2026-03-17
CottonOther	Savner	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹7575	₹7600	₹7600	2026-03-17
CottonOther	Selu	Parbhani, Maharashtra	₹6500	₹7940	₹7875	2026-03-17
CottonOther	Hinganghat	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹7710	₹8060	₹7900	2026-03-17
CottonOther	Hinganghat	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹6700	₹7500	₹7000	2026-03-17
CottonOther	Sindi(Selu)	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹7000	₹7980	₹7650	2026-03-17
CottonOther	Pulgaon	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹7715	₹7990	₹7800	2026-03-17
CottonOther	Pulgaon	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹6500	₹7550	₹7400	2026-03-17
CottonOther	Samudrapur	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹7000	₹7900	₹7600	2026-03-17
CottonOther	Jagdamba Agrocare	Yavatmal, Maharashtra	₹6700	₹7800	₹7500	2026-03-17
CottonDesi	Akola	Akola, Maharashtra	₹8010	₹8010	₹8010	2026-03-14
CottonOther	Bhadrawati	Chandrapur, Maharashtra	₹6200	₹7450	₹6825	2026-03-14
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