Cotton market rallies nationwide amidst arrivals of just 3,070 bales; CCI auction in focus – Read the full report
Today, July 24, 2026, the Indian cotton market witnessed a strong upward trend across all major regions. Cotton prices rose by ₹50 per maund in North India, ₹200–500 per candy in Central India, and ₹300–500 per candy in South India. Meanwhile, total all-India cotton arrivals stood at approximately 3,070 bales, reflecting the limited availability of the old crop.
Several key factors contributed to the market's strength. Sentiment in the Indian market remained positive due to gains in the international ICE Cotton market for the fourth consecutive trading session. Additionally, the consistent 100% sales in China's reserve cotton auctions sustained strong global demand.
On the other hand, the extremely low arrival of the old crop across the country has limited available stocks. Concurrently, the availability of good-quality cotton is dwindling, prompting spinning mills and traders to offer higher prices for premium-quality stock. Active buying by mills, growing interest from traders, and the positive global environment fostered by China's reserve cotton auctions further bolstered the market.
Amidst this, the Cotton Corporation of India's (CCI) e-auction today also drew significant market attention. CCI offered 7,068,00 bales of cotton for sale. Sales totaled 12,900 bales in the mill session and 13,700 bales in the trader session, resulting in a total sale of 26,600 bales for the day. With this, the cumulative sales by CCI up to July 24, 2026, have reached 87,30,900 bales.
A bullish trend prevails in the Indian cotton market during the final phase of the season, driven by limited arrivals, sustained mill buying, and positive signals from the global market.In the coming days, the market's direction will primarily depend on the movement of ICE Cotton, domestic demand, and the progress of the new crop.
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