CCI Cuts Cotton Prices by ₹700 per Candy; Season Sales Cross 70.4 Lakh Bales
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) reduced its Cotton Candy prices by ₹700 per candy during the week of June 1–June 5, 2026. Despite the price reduction, auction activity remained moderate, with participation from both mills and traders. Total sales during the week stood at approximately 5,900 bales from the 2025–26 cotton season.
Day-wise Auction Performance
June 1, 2026 (Monday)
The week began with the sale of 700 bales, all purchased by textile mills.
June 2, 2026 (Tuesday)
CCI recorded sales of 300 bales, with mills continuing to dominate purchases.
June 4, 2026 (Thursday)
The highest activity of the week was witnessed on Thursday, when 4,900 bales were sold. The entire quantity was purchased by cotton traders.
June 3 & June 5, 2026
No cotton sales were reported on either Wednesday or Friday.
Cumulative Sales Update
CCI’s total sales have reached:
2025–26 season: 70,40,400 bales
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