CCI Raises Cotton Prices by ₹200–₹400; 6.4 Lakh Bales Sold in Auctions
By yash chouhan 2026-03-14 12:54:01
CCI Raises Cotton Prices by ₹200–₹400 per Candy; Weekly Auction Sales Cross 6.4 Lakh Bales
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) raised its cotton prices by ₹200–₹400 per candy during the week from March 09 to March 13, 2026, while continuing its routine online auctions across multiple procurement centers. The auctions witnessed strong participation from textile mills and cotton traders, resulting in robust weekly sales of about 6,41,500 bales from the 2025–26 crop along with 1,900 bales from the previous 2024–25 season.
Day-wise Auction Performance
March 09, 2026:
CCI began the week with strong momentum, selling 1,48,700 bales from the 2025–26 crop.
Mills purchased 71,600 bales
Traders accounted for 77,100 bales
March 10, 2026:
Sales moderated slightly, with 85,000 bales sold, all from the current season’s crop.
Mills purchased 44,900 bales
Traders bought 40,100 bales
March 11, 2026:
The corporation sold 1,14,300 bales from the 2025–26 crop and 1,900 bales from the 2024–25 crop.
Mills purchased 27,300 bales, including 1,900 bales from the previous season
Traders bought 88,900 bales
March 12, 2026:
Total sales reached 76,600 bales, all from the current season.
Mills purchased 38,600 bales
Traders accounted for 38,000 bales
March 13, 2026:
The week concluded with strong auction activity, recording the highest daily sales of 2,16,900 bales, entirely from the 2025–26 crop.
Mills purchased 76,500 bales
Traders bought 1,40,400 bales
Cumulative Sales Update
Following the latest auctions, CCI’s total sales reached:
