Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton in Odisha?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Odisha is currently ₹6,743 per quintal (₹67.43/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 ₹1,200 per quintal in Rayagada(Muniguda) 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 ₹8,110 per quintal in Gunpur Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 18 Mandis in Odisha 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 Odisha, 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 ₹6,743, 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 Odisha 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
Kandhamal	1	₹1,450	₹1,450	₹1,450
Bargarh	1	₹1,614	₹2,601	₹2,108
Nuapada	2	₹3,500	₹5,025	₹4,308
Koraput	2	₹4,000	₹4,650	₹4,408
Gajapati	1	₹5,800	₹6,000	₹5,900
Ganjam	1	₹1,950	₹7,500	₹5,970
Subarnapur (Sonapur)	1	₹6,900	₹7,020	₹6,983
Rayagada	1	₹7,200	₹8,110	₹7,733
Balangir	1	₹7,850	₹7,930	₹7,877
Kalahandi	1	₹7,800	₹8,040	₹7,983

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonMCU 5	Gunpur	Rayagada, Odisha	₹7200	₹8110	₹7600	2026-01-31
CottonOther	Bhawanipatna	Kalahandi, Odisha	₹7980	₹8040	₹8010	2026-01-31
CottonOther	Bhawanipatna	Kalahandi, Odisha	₹7990	₹8040	₹8010	2026-01-30
Cotton170-CO2 (Unginned)	Parlakhemundi	Gajapati, Odisha	₹5800	₹6000	₹5900	2026-01-30
CottonMCU 5	Gunpur	Rayagada, Odisha	₹7200	₹8110	₹7600	2026-01-30
CottonOther	Bhawanipatna	Kalahandi, Odisha	₹8010	₹8030	₹8010	2026-01-29
CottonMCU 5	Gunpur	Rayagada, Odisha	₹7200	₹8110	₹7600	2026-01-29
Cotton170-CO2 (Unginned)	Parlakhemundi	Gajapati, Odisha	₹5800	₹6000	₹5900	2026-01-29
CottonOther	Kantabaji	Balangir, Odisha	₹7930	₹7930	₹7930	2026-01-28
CottonMCU 5	Gunpur	Rayagada, Odisha	₹7200	₹8110	₹7600	2026-01-28

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