Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton in Punjab?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Punjab is currently ₹7,325 per quintal (₹73.25/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 ₹4,500 per quintal in Bareta 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 ₹8,000 per quintal in Fazilka Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 17 Mandis in Punjab 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 Punjab, 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 ₹7,325, 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 Punjab 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
Bhatinda	1	₹4,900	₹7,800	₹7,000
Faridkot	2	₹6,000	₹7,550	₹7,075
Muktsar	3	₹5,010	₹7,870	₹7,225
Mansa	3	₹4,500	₹7,795	₹7,412
Fazilka	1	₹6,955	₹7,860	₹7,479
Barnala	1	₹5,500	₹7,836	₹7,720

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Abohar	Fazilka, Punjab	₹7160	₹7355	₹7280	2026-02-21
CottonKapas (Adoni)	Abohar	Fazilka, Punjab	₹7385	₹7385	₹7385	2026-02-21
CottonAmerican	Budalada	Mansa, Punjab	₹7000	₹7000	₹7000	2026-02-19
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Abohar	Fazilka, Punjab	₹7100	₹7250	₹7200	2026-02-18
CottonKapas (Adoni)	Abohar	Fazilka, Punjab	₹7345	₹7385	₹7350	2026-02-18
CottonAmerican	Sangat	Bhatinda, Punjab	₹4900	₹7720	₹6900	2026-02-16
CottonAmerican	Mansa	Mansa, Punjab	₹7400	₹7400	₹7400	2026-02-16
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Abohar	Fazilka, Punjab	₹7090	₹7325	₹7200	2026-02-16
CottonKapas (Adoni)	Abohar	Fazilka, Punjab	₹7330	₹7330	₹7330	2026-02-16
CottonAmerican	Mansa	Mansa, Punjab	₹7465	₹7465	₹7465	2026-02-14
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Abohar	Fazilka, Punjab	₹7105	₹7380	₹7290	2026-02-13
CottonKapas (Adoni)	Abohar	Fazilka, Punjab	₹7255	₹7335	₹7275	2026-02-13
CottonAmerican	Mansa	Mansa, Punjab	₹7450	₹7450	₹7450	2026-02-12
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Abohar	Fazilka, Punjab	₹7165	₹7360	₹7330	2026-02-12
CottonKapas (Adoni)	Abohar	Fazilka, Punjab	₹7150	₹7355	₹7355	2026-02-12
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