Question 1

What is the current average price of Cotton in Punjab?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cotton in Punjab is currently ₹4,600 per quintal (₹46.00/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 ₹11 per quintal in Kotkapura 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 ₹9,135 per quintal in Abohar Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cotton prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 47 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 ₹4,600, 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
Moga	2	₹11	₹4,215	₹1,998
Ludhiana	2	₹1,200	₹3,200	₹2,206
Ferozepur	2	₹2,300	₹4,500	₹3,392
Jalandhar	1	₹2,631	₹4,570	₹3,404
Sangrur	7	₹1,000	₹6,500	₹3,445
Patiala	2	₹1,860	₹4,700	₹3,453
Barnala	3	₹1,530	₹8,750	₹4,247
Bhatinda	1	₹8,000	₹9,000	₹8,469
Faridkot	1	₹8,500	₹8,500	₹8,500
Muktsar	1	₹8,425	₹8,590	₹8,500
Fazilka	1	₹8,200	₹9,135	₹8,562
Mansa	3	₹8,425	₹9,100	₹8,755

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CottonAmerican	Sangat	Bhatinda, Punjab	₹8050	₹8590	₹8350	2026-09-24
CottonAmerican	Jaitu	Faridkot, Punjab	₹8500	₹8500	₹8500	2026-09-24
CottonOther	Muktsar	Muktsar, Punjab	₹8425	₹8590	₹8500	2026-09-24
CottonRCH-2	Sangat	Bhatinda, Punjab	₹8490	₹8740	₹8500	2026-09-22
CottonAmerican	Bareta	Mansa, Punjab	₹8425	₹8425	₹8425	2026-09-22
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Abohar	Fazilka, Punjab	₹8495	₹8700	₹8580	2026-09-22
CottonKapas (Adoni)	Abohar	Fazilka, Punjab	₹8201	₹8280	₹8250	2026-09-22
CottonAmerican	Mansa	Mansa, Punjab	₹8880	₹8880	₹8880	2026-09-21
CottonRCH-2	Sangat	Bhatinda, Punjab	₹8210	₹8720	₹8500	2026-09-21
CottonAmerican	Mansa	Mansa, Punjab	₹8600	₹8600	₹8600	2026-09-19
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Abohar	Fazilka, Punjab	₹8395	₹8581	₹8480	2026-09-19
CottonKapas (Adoni)	Abohar	Fazilka, Punjab	₹8200	₹8400	₹8350	2026-09-19
CottonRCH-2	Sangat	Bhatinda, Punjab	₹8290	₹8600	₹8400	2026-09-19
CottonNarma BT Cotton	Abohar	Fazilka, Punjab	₹8400	₹8551	₹8500	2026-09-18
CottonKapas (Adoni)	Abohar	Fazilka, Punjab	₹8425	₹8500	₹8500	2026-09-18
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