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 ₹7,002 per quintal (about ₹70/kg) as of 14 Jul 2026 (range ₹5,340–₹9,130) across 3 markets. That is about 91% above the national modal price of ₹3,662.
Modal₹7,002per quintal
Min₹5,340lowest
Max₹9,130highest
Markets3in Tamil Nadu
Cotton price by market in Tamil Nadu
| Market | District | Modal | Min | Max | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | Chennai | ₹7,655 | ₹6,190 | ₹9,130 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Coimbatore | Coimbatore | ₹6,398 | ₹5,340 | ₹7,640 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Madurai | Madurai | ₹6,952 | ₹5,890 | ₹8,540 | 14 Jul 2026 |
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 ₹5,340 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 ₹7,002 per quintal as of 14 Jul 2026 (range ₹5,340–₹9,130).
How many markets report Cotton in Tamil Nadu?
3 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 (₹7,002) is above the all-India modal price of ₹3,662 per quintal.