Cotton (Kapas/Narma) Mandi Prices: National Live Rates & Analysis
Known as "White Gold," Cotton (or Kapas/Narma) is arguably India's most significant commercial cash crop. It sustains millions of farmers, ginning factory laborers, and forms the core of the monumental Indian textile industry. But negotiating the right value for raw Kapas is a high-stakes challenge—bidding wars fluctuate fiercely based on moisture content, staple length, and international fiber index prices.
Whether you are sitting in Gujarat, Maharashtra, or the northern plains of Punjab and Haryana, timing your sale is crucial. The Mandi Today platform brings raw transparency to these sales by offering real-time auction quotes directly from major market yards across India.
The Scale of Indian Cotton: Production & Global Exports
India proudly stands as the largest producer of cotton globally, yielding roughly 31 to 34 million bales (each weighing 170 kg) annually. The fiber cultivated across states like Gujarat (Saurashtra region), Maharashtra (Vidarbha), and Telangana meets colossal domestic spinning mill demands while maintaining India's position as a top-3 exporter worldwide.
Export dynamics play heavily into your daily local rates. Whenever major importers like Bangladesh, Vietnam, or China boost their purchase orders for Indian raw cotton, auction prices at local Indian mandis witness an immediate upswing.
Major Hubs Triggering National Price Movements
Rajkot & Gondal (Gujarat)
These massive Saurashtrian hubs record the highest arrivals and benchmark the premium export-quality rates.
Khamgaon (Maharashtra)
The gateway for Vidarbha’s cotton belt, highly influential in shaping central Indian procurement rates.
Sirsa & Fatehabad (Haryana)
The northern powerhouses specializing in the robust "Narma" variety heavily sought by local mills.
Real-Time Cotton / Kapas Mandi Rates
Frequently Asked Commodity Questions
Q.What is the average price of cotton today?
Based on today's active live records, the average Modal Price for cotton currently stands around ₹9,606 per quintal. Always consider your specific variety (e.g., long staple vs medium) as fluctuations exist.
Q.Where is the highest rate of cotton today?
According to the latest rapid updates, the highest recorded Modal price shot up to ₹10,051 recently. This premium figure was registered at the Bailahongal mandi in Karnataka.
Q.Why does the Kapas rate change every day?
Cotton pricing is heavily tied to the ICE Cotton futures (International futures market), the dollar-rupee exchange value, and spinning mill supply-chain requirements. Heavy local rain or extreme heat can also instantly influence bids due to anticipated fiber damage.