CCI Reduces Cotton Candy Prices by ₹700; Weekly Auction Sales Cross 11,600 Bales
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) reduced cotton prices by ₹700 per candy during the week from 18th May to 22nd May 2026. Despite the price correction, CCI auctions witnessed active participation from mills and cotton traders, with total weekly sales crossing 11,600 bales from the 2025–26 cotton season.
Day-wise Auction Performance
19 May 2026 (Tuesday):
The week began with sale of 9,900 bales. Mills purchased 7,200 bales, while traders lifted 2,700 bales.
20 May 2026 (Wednesday):
CCI reported total sales of 1,500 bales during the day, including 1,000 bales purchased by mills and 500 bales by traders.
21 May 2026 (Thursday):
Auction activity remained limited on the final trading day of the week, with mills purchasing 200 bales.
Cumulative Sales Update
CCI’s cumulative cotton sales for the 2025–26 season have now reached 70,33,300 bales.
