Cotton price today ▲ +6.4% /30d
Live variety-wise mandi (wholesale) price of Cotton across Indian APMC markets — minimum, maximum and modal rates per quintal, updated daily from Government of India (Agmarknet) data. Last updated 23 Oct 2026.
The modal (most common) wholesale price of Cotton in India is about ₹4,520 per quintal (about ₹45/kg) as of 23 Oct 2026, ranging from ₹3 to ₹40,000 across 869 markets in 21 states. Prices are up about 6.4% over the past 30 days.
Jalaun APMC, Uttar Pradesh at ₹450/qtl
Mawkyrwat, Meghalaya at ₹22,150/qtl
A buyer can save up to ₹21,700/qtl (about 4822%) by sourcing from the cheapest mandi.
Cotton price trend (last 60 reporting days)
About Cotton prices in India
Cotton is a key fibre and cash crop; rates track global cotton and yarn demand. Picked Oct–Feb.
The largest arrivals typically come from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana and Rajasthan. Per quintal of seed cotton (kapas); Shankar-6 is a benchmark.
Cotton price analysis
Over the last 30 days the modal price of Cotton has risen about 6.4% (from ₹8,366 to ₹8,900 per quintal). Rates are compiled from 869 mandis across 21 states. The gap between the minimum (₹3) and maximum (₹40,000) reflects differences in variety, grade and local demand across mandis.
Cotton price by state
| State | Modal | Min | Max | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹5,562 | ₹209 | ₹10,380 | 54 |
| Assam | ₹1,350 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,450 | 1 |
| Bihar | ₹6,482 | ₹5,270 | ₹8,230 | 3 |
| Chattisgarh | ₹5,711 | ₹4,020 | ₹6,705 | 1 |
| Gujarat | ₹4,765 | ₹3 | ₹15,010 | 182 |
| Haryana | ₹4,470 | ₹509 | ₹9,911 | 54 |
| Karnataka | ₹4,771 | ₹189 | ₹13,229 | 88 |
| Kerala | ₹5,538 | ₹4,160 | ₹7,030 | 3 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹4,544 | ₹13 | ₹11,000 | 131 |
| Maharashtra | ₹4,751 | ₹800 | ₹10,000 | 65 |
| Meghalaya | ₹22,400 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,800 | 1 |
| Odisha | ₹5,086 | ₹3,200 | ₹8,770 | 11 |
| Pondicherry | ₹6,571 | ₹3,315 | ₹9,439 | 3 |
| Punjab | ₹4,159 | ₹1,000 | ₹9,325 | 36 |
| Rajasthan | ₹4,233 | ₹1,425 | ₹9,500 | 58 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹3,621 | ₹769 | ₹9,130 | 54 |
| Telangana | ₹3,974 | ₹1,800 | ₹40,000 | 110 |
| Tripura | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 | 1 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹7,177 | ₹450 | ₹15,900 | 13 |
| Uttrakhand | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | 1 |
| West Bengal | ₹7,483 | ₹6,260 | ₹9,820 | 2 |
Top markets for Cotton
| Market | State | Modal | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dasada Patadi APMC | Gujarat | ₹9,636 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Gooti APMC | Andhra Pradesh | ₹9,502 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Sindhanur APMC | Karnataka | ₹9,413 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | Gujarat | ₹9,397 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Kanakagiri APMC | Karnataka | ₹9,134 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Bhesan APMC | Gujarat | ₹9,118 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Viramgam APMC | Gujarat | ₹9,108 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Bodeliu APMC | Gujarat | ₹8,865 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Kalediya APMC | Gujarat | ₹8,860 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Suratgarh APMC | Rajasthan | ₹8,838 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Kodumur APMC | Andhra Pradesh | ₹8,829 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Modasar APMC | Gujarat | ₹8,827 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Dhrol APMC | Gujarat | ₹8,815 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Segaon APMC | Madhya Pradesh | ₹8,781 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Hadad APMC | Gujarat | ₹8,774 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Macharla APMC | Andhra Pradesh | ₹8,675 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Narasaraopet APMC | Andhra Pradesh | ₹8,447 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Jobat APMC | Madhya Pradesh | ₹8,417 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Gandhwani APMC | Madhya Pradesh | ₹8,405 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Sendhwa APMC | Madhya Pradesh | ₹8,389 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Karhi APMC | Madhya Pradesh | ₹8,356 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Kukshi APMC | Madhya Pradesh | ₹8,314 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Sanawad APMC | Madhya Pradesh | ₹8,270 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Manawar APMC | Madhya Pradesh | ₹8,250 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Dhamnod APMC | Madhya Pradesh | ₹8,220 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Darsi APMC | Andhra Pradesh | ₹8,197 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Badwaha APMC | Madhya Pradesh | ₹8,143 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Anjad APMC | Madhya Pradesh | ₹8,119 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Khargone APMC | Madhya Pradesh | ₹8,118 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Badwani APMC | Madhya Pradesh | ₹8,117 | 23 Oct 2026 |