Cotton price in Tamil Nadu today
Daily mandi rates for Cotton across APMC markets in Tamil Nadu, with min, max and modal prices per quintal. Updated 14 Jul 2026.
Quick answer
In Tamil Nadu, the modal price of Cotton is about ₹3,621 per quintal (about ₹36/kg) as of 14 Jul 2026 (range ₹769–₹9,130) across 54 markets. That is about 12% below the national modal price of ₹4,136.
Modal₹3,621per quintal
Min₹769lowest
Max₹9,130highest
Markets54in Tamil Nadu
Cotton price by market in Tamil Nadu
| Market | District | Modal | Min | Max | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annur | Coimbatore | ₹4,088 | ₹1,050 | ₹5,680 | 2 Dec 2015 |
| Anthiyur | Erode | ₹3,351 | ₹2,200 | ₹4,800 | 14 Sep 2015 |
| Ariyalur Market | Ariyalur | ₹3,951 | ₹3,402 | ₹4,500 | 25 Aug 2015 |
| Arur | Dharmapuri | ₹2,025 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,600 | 11 Aug 2009 |
| Chennai | Chennai | ₹7,655 | ₹6,190 | ₹9,130 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Coimbatore | Coimbatore | ₹6,398 | ₹5,340 | ₹7,640 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Dindigul | Dindigul | ₹3,764 | ₹1,800 | ₹6,000 | 31 Dec 2015 |
| Gangavalli | Salem | ₹4,121 | ₹3,300 | ₹4,450 | 30 Dec 2015 |
| Gingee | Villupuram | ₹3,016 | ₹790 | ₹4,205 | 5 Nov 2015 |
| Gopalpatti | Dindigul | ₹2,428 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,650 | 23 Oct 2009 |
| Gudiyatham | Vellore | ₹3,959 | ₹3,385 | ₹4,569 | 14 Jan 2015 |
| Kambainallur | Dharmapuri | ₹2,250 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 | 25 Feb 2009 |
| Karamadai | Coimbatore | ₹4,200 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,500 | 11 Sep 2014 |
| Kolathur | Salem | ₹3,690 | ₹2,200 | ₹4,800 | 31 Dec 2015 |
| Konganapuram | Salem | ₹4,030 | ₹2,800 | ₹5,500 | 30 Dec 2015 |
| Kovilpatti | Tuticorin | ₹2,744 | ₹1,200 | ₹4,100 | 31 Dec 2015 |
| Kudavasal | Thiruvarur | ₹3,714 | ₹2,409 | ₹4,284 | 18 Aug 2015 |
| Kumbakonam | Thanjavur | ₹3,698 | ₹2,222 | ₹4,567 | 27 Nov 2015 |
| Kunnathur | Erode | ₹1,063 | ₹1,025 | ₹1,100 | 5 Mar 2009 |
| Kuttulam | Nagapattinam | ₹3,855 | ₹1,205 | ₹4,759 | 16 Oct 2015 |
| Madurai | Madurai | ₹6,952 | ₹5,890 | ₹8,540 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Mailaduthurai | Nagapattinam | ₹3,926 | ₹2,950 | ₹4,696 | 14 Oct 2015 |
| Moolanur | Erode | ₹3,351 | ₹2,470 | ₹5,250 | 13 Oct 2015 |
| Nagapattinam | Nagapattinam | ₹3,090 | ₹2,135 | ₹4,152 | 9 Oct 2015 |
| Namakkal | Namakkal | ₹4,824 | ₹3,800 | ₹6,900 | 31 Dec 2015 |
| Namakkal(Agri. Coop. Marketing Society) | Namakkal | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,950 | 16 Apr 2009 |
| Natham | Dindigul | ₹3,483 | ₹1,600 | ₹4,500 | 15 Dec 2015 |
| Palakode | Dharmapuri | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,800 | 3 Feb 2009 |
| Panruti | Cuddalore | ₹4,071 | ₹1,189 | ₹7,045 | 27 Oct 2015 |
| Papparapatti | Dharmapuri | ₹4,885 | ₹2,600 | ₹6,250 | 26 Dec 2015 |
| Paramakudi | Ramanathapuram | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 | 1 May 2015 |
| Pochampalli | Krishnagiri | ₹2,167 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,800 | 14 Aug 2009 |
| Pudupalayam | Coimbatore | ₹4,675 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,750 | 14 Dec 2009 |
| Rajapalayam | Virudhunagar | ₹3,173 | ₹1,800 | ₹4,800 | 22 Dec 2015 |
| Sankarankovil | Thirunelveli | ₹3,549 | ₹3,100 | ₹4,000 | 29 Dec 2015 |
| Sembanarkoil | Nagapattinam | ₹3,921 | ₹2,009 | ₹4,380 | 13 Oct 2015 |
| Sevur | Coimbatore | ₹2,540 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,600 | 15 Jul 2009 |
| Sirkali | Nagapattinam | ₹3,960 | ₹2,009 | ₹4,762 | 5 Oct 2015 |
| Thalaivasal | Salem | ₹3,306 | ₹1,100 | ₹4,100 | 22 Dec 2015 |
| Theni | Theni | ₹3,510 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,300 | 21 Dec 2015 |
| Thirukovilur | Villupuram | ₹2,513 | ₹1,010 | ₹3,929 | 2 Jan 2015 |
| Thirumangalam | Madurai | ₹3,226 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,100 | 30 Dec 2015 |
| Thiruppur | Coimbatore | ₹2,706 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,860 | 18 Aug 2009 |
| Thiruvarur | Thiruvarur | ₹3,619 | ₹1,869 | ₹4,325 | 29 Aug 2015 |
| Tindivanam | Villupuram | ₹2,485 | ₹769 | ₹3,000 | 6 Jul 2015 |
| Tirunelvali | Thirunelveli | ₹4,306 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 | 21 Dec 2015 |
| Usilampatty | Madurai | ₹3,691 | ₹2,900 | ₹4,700 | 31 Dec 2015 |
| Uthangarai | Krishnagiri | ₹4,380 | ₹1,700 | ₹6,100 | 26 Dec 2015 |
| Vadamadurai | Dindigul | ₹3,836 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,200 | 28 Dec 2015 |
| Valangaiman | Thiruvarur | ₹3,583 | ₹2,451 | ₹4,260 | 20 Aug 2015 |
| Vazhapadi | Salem | ₹4,460 | ₹3,400 | ₹6,000 | 28 Aug 2015 |
| Vedachandur | Dindigul | ₹3,863 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,200 | 21 Dec 2015 |
| Vikkiravandi | Villupuram | ₹2,744 | ₹1,241 | ₹4,028 | 29 Jul 2015 |
| Villupuram | Villupuram | ₹3,245 | ₹2,029 | ₹5,535 | 26 Oct 2015 |
Why Cotton prices vary across Tamil Nadu
Picked Oct–Feb. Local arrivals, transport distance from producing belts (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana and Rajasthan) and variety mix all move the rate between mandis, which is why the range above spans ₹769 to ₹9,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cotton price in Tamil Nadu today?
The modal price of Cotton in Tamil Nadu is around ₹3,621 per quintal as of 14 Jul 2026 (range ₹769–₹9,130).
How many markets report Cotton in Tamil Nadu?
54 APMC markets across Tamil Nadu currently report Cotton prices in this dataset.
Is Cotton cheaper in Tamil Nadu than the national average?
The Tamil Nadu modal price (₹3,621) is at or below the all-India modal price of ₹4,136 per quintal.