Gujarat: Cotton Auction Begins at Kadi Cotton Market Yard on Dussehra; Over 800 Maunds Arrive on Day One
Kadi (Gujarat): On the occasion of Dussehra, the new cotton season’s trading and auctioning commenced at the Sardar Patel Cotton Market Yard in Kadi, Gujarat. On the very first day of the season, an arrival of over 800 maunds of cotton was recorded at the market yard. During the auction, prices ranged from ₹700 to ₹1,933 per maund, depending on the quality of the cotton.
Farmers Arrive with Cotton from Surrounding Regions
With the start of the new season, farmers from Kadi and surrounding areas—including Viramgam, Detroj, Patdi, Sanand, Surendranagar, Patan, and Becharaji—arrived at the market yard with their cotton produce. The commencement of the auction generated significant enthusiasm among both farmers and traders.
Prices varied based on the quality of the cotton. Higher-quality produce fetched better prices, fostering a positive atmosphere in the market.
APMC Officials Present at the Auction Launch
The inaugural event was attended by APMC Chairman Govind Patel, Vice-Chairman Himanshu Khamar, Secretary Kamlesh Trivedi, and several other directors. Local ginning mill operators and cotton traders also participated in the proceedings.
Cotton Arrivals Expected to Increase by Diwali
The start of cotton trading at the Kadi Market Yard is expected to boost business activity within local ginning and oil mill industries. It is anticipated that cotton arrivals will accelerate in the coming days, with operations at local mills expected to ramp up by Diwali.
Kadi is one of the major cotton trading hubs in Gujarat. In addition to cotton from within Gujarat, the market also receives supplies from Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. During the peak season, it is reported that over 400 vehicles arrive at the yard daily. The start of the new season has brought enthusiasm among farmers, traders, and those associated with the ginning industry. However, cotton prices in the coming days will depend on market demand, quality, and the volume of arrivals.
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