Cotton price today ▼ -3.9% /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 13 Sep 2026.
The modal (most common) wholesale price of Cotton in India is about ₹4,132 per quintal (about ₹41/kg) as of 13 Sep 2026, ranging from ₹3 to ₹40,000 across 755 markets in 21 states. Prices are down about 3.9% 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 eased about 3.9% (from ₹8,377 to ₹8,050 per quintal). Rates are compiled from 755 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 | ₹5,091 | ₹209 | ₹10,380 | 53 |
| 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 | ₹4,286 | ₹3 | ₹15,010 | 149 |
| Haryana | ₹4,075 | ₹509 | ₹9,560 | 49 |
| Karnataka | ₹4,269 | ₹189 | ₹13,009 | 80 |
| Kerala | ₹5,538 | ₹4,160 | ₹7,030 | 3 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹3,749 | ₹270 | ₹9,985 | 116 |
| Maharashtra | ₹4,326 | ₹2,200 | ₹9,600 | 48 |
| 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 | ₹3,906 | ₹1,000 | ₹8,900 | 30 |
| Rajasthan | ₹3,999 | ₹1,425 | ₹8,751 | 40 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹3,621 | ₹769 | ₹9,130 | 54 |
| Telangana | ₹3,859 | ₹1,800 | ₹40,000 | 100 |
| Tripura | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 | 1 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹6,169 | ₹450 | ₹13,407 | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phirangipuram APMC | Andhra Pradesh | ₹8,055 | 13 Sep 2026 |
| Markapur APMC | Andhra Pradesh | ₹7,936 | 13 Sep 2026 |
| Talikot APMC | Karnataka | ₹9,683 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Adoni APMC | Andhra Pradesh | ₹9,652 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Botad(Haddad) APMC | Gujarat | ₹9,443 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli | Gujarat | ₹9,443 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Rajkot APMC | Gujarat | ₹9,256 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Jam Jodhpur APMC | Gujarat | ₹9,252 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Gondal APMC | Gujarat | ₹9,172 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Bailahongal APMC | Karnataka | ₹9,166 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Botad(Bhabarkot) APMC | Gujarat | ₹9,138 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Rona APMC | Karnataka | ₹9,130 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Kalawad APMC | Gujarat | ₹9,128 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Bhesan APMC | Gujarat | ₹9,000 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Vankaner APMC | Gujarat | ₹8,938 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Babra APMC | Gujarat | ₹8,916 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Kalediya APMC | Gujarat | ₹8,823 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Narwana APMC | Haryana | ₹8,800 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Bodeliu APMC | Gujarat | ₹8,766 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Uklana APMC | Haryana | ₹8,748 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Raichur APMC | Karnataka | ₹8,739 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Dabwali APMC | Haryana | ₹8,725 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Ellanabad APMC | Haryana | ₹8,719 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Dhragradhra APMC | Gujarat | ₹8,678 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Hissar APMC | Haryana | ₹8,678 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| KALANWALIAPMC | Haryana | ₹8,587 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Modasar APMC | Gujarat | ₹8,556 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Taleja APMC | Gujarat | ₹8,518 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Jasdan APMC | Gujarat | ₹8,460 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Adampur APMC | Haryana | ₹8,368 | 12 Sep 2026 |