Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton in Maharashtra?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Maharashtra is currently ₹7,651 per quintal (₹76.51/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 ₹5,100 per quintal in Khamgaon 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 ₹9,125 per quintal in Pulgaon Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 49 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 ₹7,651, 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
Chandrapur	2	₹5,500	₹8,400	₹7,169
Jalgaon	1	₹6,800	₹7,630	₹7,310
Ahmednagar	1	₹7,000	₹7,800	₹7,500
Hingoli	1	₹6,150	₹7,935	₹7,526
Nagpur	9	₹6,000	₹8,600	₹7,571
Nanded	1	₹7,200	₹8,200	₹7,628
Yavatmal	7	₹5,600	₹8,920	₹7,652
Wardha	6	₹5,500	₹9,125	₹7,703
Buldhana	5	₹5,100	₹8,595	₹7,745
Amravati	2	₹7,000	₹8,450	₹7,814
Parbhani	4	₹6,000	₹8,711	₹7,902
Akola	2	₹8,010	₹8,010	₹8,010
Beed	1	₹7,605	₹8,307	₹8,071
Jalna	2	₹7,874	₹8,986	₹8,236

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonOther	Amarawati	Amravati, Maharashtra	₹8150	₹8350	₹8250	2026-04-11
CottonDesi	Mandhal	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹7000	₹8250	₹7350	2026-04-11
CottonOther	Savner	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹8000	₹8000	₹8000	2026-04-11
CottonDesi	Umared	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹6500	₹8100	₹7300	2026-04-11
CottonOther	Hinganghat	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹7710	₹8650	₹8000	2026-04-11
CottonOther	Hinganghat	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹6500	₹7700	₹7200	2026-04-11
CottonOther	Sindi(Selu)	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹6350	₹8050	₹7950	2026-04-11
CottonOther	Pulgaon	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹7750	₹8650	₹8500	2026-04-11
CottonOther	Pulgaon	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹6500	₹7670	₹7480	2026-04-11
CottonOther	Jagdamba Agrocare	Yavatmal, Maharashtra	₹6700	₹8300	₹7600	2026-04-11
CottonDesi	Deoulgaon Raja	Buldhana, Maharashtra	₹8350	₹8550	₹8475	2026-04-10
CottonDesi	Katol	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹7100	₹8200	₹7900	2026-04-10
CottonOther	Narkhed	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹7500	₹7950	₹7600	2026-04-10
CottonOther	Wardha	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹7710	₹8400	₹8150	2026-04-10
CottonOther	Wardha	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹6550	₹7700	₹7450	2026-04-10
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