Cotton Mandi Price Today in India
On 18 Sep 2026, 9 mandis in 2 states reported Cotton. The median modal price was ₹8,100 per quintal, from ₹7,400 at Mylavaram APMC to ₹9,689 at Gooti APMC. Over the last 90 days the India median moved -6.9%.
- India median today
- ₹8,100₹81 per kg
- Highest modal
- ₹9,689Gooti APMC
- Lowest modal
- ₹7,400Mylavaram APMC
- States reporting today
- 28 with a recent report
Cotton price trend, last 90 days
Prices in rupees per quintal (100 kg) as reported by mandis to data.gov.in / AGMARKNET. Newest price date 18 Sep 2026. Modal prices are reported benchmarks, not guaranteed sale prices. Missing days are never filled in.
Highest prices today
| Mandi | Modal ₹/qtl |
|---|---|
| Gooti APMCAnanthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh · Bramha | ₹9,689 |
| Narasaraopet APMCPalnadu, Andhra Pradesh · Bunny | ₹8,500 |
| Adilabad APMCAdilabad, Telangana · Cotton (Unginned) | ₹8,250 |
| Darsi APMCPrakasam, Andhra Pradesh · Desi | ₹8,200 |
| Phirangipuram APMCGuntur, Andhra Pradesh · Cotton (Unginned) | ₹8,100 |
| Cumbum APMCMarkapuram, Andhra Pradesh · Other | ₹8,100 |
| Markapur APMCMarkapuram, Andhra Pradesh · Desi | ₹8,000 |
| Sattenapalli APMCPalnadu, Andhra Pradesh · Bunny | ₹8,000 |
| Mylavaram APMCNTR, Andhra Pradesh · Bunny | ₹7,400 |
Cotton prices by state
| State | Mandis | Median modal | Lowest | Highest | Price date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | 24 | ₹9,050 | ₹8,305 | ₹9,875 | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 15 | ₹7,596 | ₹6,100 | ₹9,810 | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Karnataka | 11 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,093 | ₹10,900 | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 8 | ₹8,100 | ₹7,400 | ₹9,689 | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 4 | ₹8,711 | ₹7,500 | ₹11,886 | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Rajasthan | 3 | ₹9,026 | ₹8,351 | ₹9,182 | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Telangana | 1 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,250 | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Punjab | 1 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 | 17 Sep 2026 |
Questions about these prices
What is the cotton mandi price today?
On 18 Sep 2026, the median modal price of Cotton across 9 reports from 9 mandis was ₹8,100 per quintal (about ₹81 per kg).
Which mandi has the highest cotton price today?
Gooti APMC in Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh reported the highest modal price, ₹9,689 per quintal for the Bramha variety, on 18 Sep 2026. Prices differ by variety and grade, so compare like with like.
Is the cotton price going up or down?
Over the 3 reported days held in the last 90, the India median modal price moved -6.9%, from ₹8,700 on 16 Sep 2026 to ₹8,100 on 18 Sep 2026.