CCI Hikes Cotton Candy Price by ₹4,100; Auction Crosses 5.85 Lakh Bales

CCI Raises Cotton Candy Prices by ₹4,100 per Candy; Weekly Auction Sales Cross 5.85 Lakh Bales

The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) raised its cotton prices by ₹4,100 per candy during the week from May 04 to May 08 2026, the auctions witnessed strong participation from mills and cotton traders, resulting weekly sales of about 5,85,500 bales from the 2025–26 season.

Day-wise Auction Performance

May 04, 2026 (Monday):
The week started on a strong note, recording the highest single-day sales of 2,36,400 bales. Mills purchased 89,600 bales, while traders led the buying activity with 1,46,800 bales.

May 05, 2026 (Tuesday):
Auction activity moderated slightly, with total sales reaching 1,59,900 bales. Mills bought 70,600 bales, whereas traders purchased 89,300 bales.

May 06, 2026 (Wednesday):
CCI reported total sales of 1,21,900 bales during the day. Mills accounted for 55,300 bales, while traders purchased 66,600 bales.

May 07, 2026 (Thursday):
Sales volume declined further, with 40,300 bales sold during the session. Mills purchased 22,300 bales, while traders bought 18,000 bales.

May 08, 2026 (Friday):
The week ended with total sales of 27,000 bales. Mills purchased 12,000 bales, while traders remained active with purchases of 15,000 bales.

Cumulative Sales Update

CCI’s total sales have reached:
2025–26 season: 65,98,000 bales