Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton in Puducherry?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Puducherry is currently ₹5,050 per quintal (₹50.50/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 ₹712 per quintal in Thattanchavady 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 ₹9,439 per quintal in Karaikal Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 3 Mandis in Puducherry 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 Puducherry, 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 ₹5,050, 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 Puducherry 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	Action
Puducherry	2	₹712	₹3,009	₹1,646
Karaikal	1	₹9,169	₹9,439	₹9,305

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonOther	Karaikal	Karaikal, Puducherry	₹9209	₹9439	₹9312	2026-08-10
CottonOther	Karaikal	Karaikal, Puducherry	₹9289	₹9439	₹9394	2026-08-03
CottonOther	Karaikal	Karaikal, Puducherry	₹9169	₹9365	₹9264	2026-07-27
CottonOther	Karaikal	Karaikal, Puducherry	₹9170	₹9349	₹9250	2026-07-20
CottonOther	Karaikal	Karaikal, Puducherry	₹8609	₹9279	₹9121	2026-07-13
CottonOther	Karaikal	Karaikal, Puducherry	₹8500	₹9352	₹9165	2026-07-06
CottonOther	Karaikal	Karaikal, Puducherry	₹9089	₹9249	₹9178	2026-06-29
CottonCotton (Unginned)	Karaikal	Karaikal, Puducherry	₹4300	₹4500	₹4400	2019-08-08
CottonOther	Madagadipet	Puducherry, Puducherry	₹3009	₹3009	₹3009	2017-08-22
CottonOther	Thattanchavady	Puducherry, Puducherry	₹1001	₹1001	₹1001	2016-07-11
CottonCotton US	Karaikal	Karaikal, Puducherry	₹3750	₹3750	₹3750	2015-07-31
CottonCJ 73 22mm FIne	Thattanchavady	Puducherry, Puducherry	₹712	₹1219	₹950	2005-09-23
CottonCotton (Ginned)	Thattanchavady	Puducherry, Puducherry	₹1209	₹2266	₹1550	2004-07-08
CottonMCU-5 (A) 31mm FIne	Thattanchavady	Puducherry, Puducherry	₹1300	₹1905	₹1718	2002-08-12
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