What is the current average price of Cotton in Maharashtra?

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Maharashtra is currently ₹7,816 per quintal (₹78.16/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Where is the lowest price for Cotton available?

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Cotton is ₹4,950 per quintal in Maharaja Agresen Private Krushi Utappan Bazar Sama Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Where is the most expensive Cotton being sold?

The highest market rate for Cotton is recorded at ₹8,400 per quintal in Deoulgaon Raja Mandi.

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

We have received active price updates from 51 Mandis in Maharashtra today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

What factors influence Cotton prices?

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.

Is it a good time to buy Cotton?

If prices are trending below the average of ₹7,816, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

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.

Which districts in Maharashtra have the best Cotton rates?

Refer to the "District-wise Price Summary" table above to compare rates. Typically, districts with higher production volumes offer more competitive wholesale rates.

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Cotton Mandi Prices Today in Maharashtra

Detailed market rates and daily fluctuations.

Commodity

State

District

Market

State Market Insights

Updated: 31 January 2026

In Maharashtra, the average wholesale price for Cotton is currently ₹7,816/quintal.

District-wise analysis shows that Pune offers the most competitive rates (Avg: ₹6,300), whereas Parbhani has higher average prices around ₹8,041.

Trading is active across 51 Mandis in the state, with prices ranging from ₹4,950 to ₹8,400.

Retail Price Estimate

Estimated Retail Price (per kg)

₹90 - ₹98/ kg

Estimated for Maharashtra based on state-wide wholesale averages.

State Wholesale Rate:₹78.16 / kg

Cotton Prices in Maharashtra Districts

Compare Cotton rates across districts of Maharashtra.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Pune	1	₹6,300	₹6,300	₹6,300
Jalgaon	1	₹6,650	₹7,100	₹6,840
Ahmednagar	1	₹6,250	₹8,000	₹7,217
Amravati	3	₹6,200	₹8,100	₹7,442
Hingoli	1	₹6,650	₹7,900	₹7,750
Chandrapur	3	₹5,500	₹8,201	₹7,760
Yavatmal	5	₹6,750	₹8,320	₹7,795
Nanded	3	₹7,000	₹8,060	₹7,817
Nagpur	9	₹7,100	₹8,400	₹7,858
Wardha	6	₹7,100	₹8,355	₹7,874
Jalna	1	₹7,640	₹8,010	₹7,895
Beed	2	₹7,712	₹8,060	₹7,933
Buldhana	3	₹7,000	₹8,400	₹7,944
Akola	4	₹7,689	₹8,035	₹7,947
Nandurbar	1	₹7,800	₹8,125	₹8,006
Parbhani	3	₹7,400	₹8,350	₹8,041

Cotton Prices List in Maharashtra

Recent market rates and arrivals.

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonDesi	Akola	Akola, Maharashtra	₹7789	₹8010	₹7899	2026-01-31
CottonOther	Amarawati	Amravati, Maharashtra	₹7800	₹8000	₹7900	2026-01-31
CottonDesi	Deoulgaon Raja	Buldhana, Maharashtra	₹8000	₹8200	₹8150	2026-01-31
CottonDesi	Korpana	Chandrapur, Maharashtra	₹7400	₹7850	₹7600	2026-01-31
CottonOther	Bhadrawati	Chandrapur, Maharashtra	₹7300	₹7925	₹7612	2026-01-31
CottonOther	Marathawada Shetkari Khajgi Bazar Parisar	Hingoli, Maharashtra	₹7350	₹7820	₹7737	2026-01-31
CottonOther	Jalana	Jalna, Maharashtra	₹7986	₹7994	₹7986	2026-01-31
CottonOther	Savner	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹7800	₹7800	₹7800	2026-01-31
CottonDesi	Umared	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹7800	₹8030	₹7950	2026-01-31
CottonOther	Hinganghat	Wardha, Maharashtra	₹7710	₹8145	₹7900	2026-01-31